(1957 model)
| Marque (make) | Porsche | Issued from | 1957 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | RSK Spider | Issued until | |
| Serie | RSK | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Porsche | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | drophead coupé (convertible coupé) | Number of seats | 2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 3645 mm / 143.5 in / 143.5 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1600 mm / 63.0 in / 63.0 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.74 |
| Height | 985 mm / 38.8 in / 38.8 in | Total (curb) weight | 530 kg / 1168 lb / 1168 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2100 mm / 82.7 in / 82.7 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1292 mm / 50.9 in / 50.9 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1260 mm / 49.6 in / 49.6 in | Fuel capacity |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | flat (horizontally opposed, boxer) | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Porsche | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 85.0 mm / 3.35 in / 3.35 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 66.0 mm / 2.60 in / 2.60 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.29 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 1498 cm3 / 91.4 cu in / 91.4 cu in | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Unitary capacity | 374.50 cm3/cylinder / 22.853 cu in/cylinder / 22.853 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 9.8 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 100.7 kW / 136.9 hp / 136.9 hp at 7200 rpm / 7200 rpm / 7200 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 145.0 Nm / 106.9 lbft / 106.9 lbft at 5900 rpm / 5900 rpm / 5900 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | air | Max. net output | 99.3 kW / 135.0 bhp / 135.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 90.1 kW/l / 2.007 bhp/cu in / 2.007 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 96.80 Nm/l / 0.847 lbft/cu in / 0.847 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | Number of gears | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 241 km/h / 150 mph / 150 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 254.72 kW/ton / 346.32 bhp/ton / 346.32 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | rear | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.TB. | Suspension rear | I.TB. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Porsche RSK Spider
