Porsche 718 RS 60 Spyder Specifications
| type | Racing Car |
| built at | Germany |
| predecessor | 1957 Porsche 718 RSK Spyder |
| successor | 1961 Porsche 718 RS61 Spyder |
| engine | Type 547/4 Flat-4 |
| position | Mid, Longitudinal |
| aspiration | Natural |
| valvetrain | DOHC, 2 Valves per Cyl |
| fuel feed | Twin Weber 46 IDM1 Carburetors |
| displacement | 1587 cc / 96.8 in³ |
| compression | 9.8:1 |
| power | 111.9 kw / 150 bhp @ 7800 rpm |
| specific output | 94.52 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 258.18 bhp per tonne |
| torque | -1.0 nm / -1.0 ft lbs @ 8000 rpm |
| body / frame |
Aluminum Body over Steel Spaceframe
|
| driven wheels | RWD |
| front tires | 5.5×15 |
| rear tires | 6.00×15 |
| front brakes | Magnesium Drums |
| rear brakes | Magnesium Drums |
| front wheels | F 38.1 x 10.2 cm / 15 x 4 in |
| rear wheels | R 38.1 x 10.2 cm / 15 x 4 in |
| steering | Worm & Nut |
| f suspension |
Trailing Arms w/Koni Shock Absorbers, Coil Springs
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| r suspension |
Double Wishbones w/Koni Shock Absorbers, Coil Springs
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| curb weight | 581 kg / 1280 lbs |
| wheelbase | 2200 mm / 86.6 in |
| front track | 1290 mm / 50.8 in |
| rear track | 1250 mm / 49.2 in |
| length | 3700 mm / 145.7 in |
| transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| top speed | ~230 kph / 142.9 mph |
| key drivers |
Graham Hill, Jo Bonnier, Hans Herrmann
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| race victories |
1960 Sebring 12 Hours 1OA, 1960 Targa Florio 1OA
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