Official Technical Drawing - Porsche - 550 Spyder





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Official technical drawing of the Porsche 550 Spyder, dimensions 70 cm by 50 cm with 2 cm depth, printed on high‑quality canvas and shipped in a tube with international insured UPS delivery.
Description from the seller
Official Porsche 550 Spyder technical drawing; it includes the vehicle dimensions, engine, braking system, exhaust, the lighting and headlamp homologation marks, and the wheels, a must-have for enthusiasts or owners of this sports car.
The project will be printed on high-quality canvas paper and shipped in a tube.
It will be shipped via insured international UPS courier.
The Porsche 550 Spyder (1953-1956) is one of the most iconic race cars in history, famed for its extreme agility and the nickname "Giant Killer", earned by defeating much more powerful opponents thanks to its lightness and refined engineering.
Main Features
- Extreme lightness: With a weight of only 550 kg (from which the name derives), the car used a tubular frame and an aluminum body.
- Fuhrmann Engine: The heart of the car was the legendary Type 547 engine, a 1.5L four-cylinder boxer with four overhead camshafts, capable of producing about 110–135 hp.
- Revolutionary design: It was the first Porsche designed specifically for racing, with a mid-engine configuration that ensured perfect balance.
- Dimensions: Extremely low (only 98 cm in height), to the extent that the driver Hans Herrmann drove it under the closed bars of a level crossing during the Mille Miglia of 1954.
The Myth and James Dean
The car is inextricably linked to the figure of James Dean, who died at the wheel of his personal 550 Spyder, nicknamed "Little Bastard", in September 1955. The tragedy fueled the legend of a "cursed" car, whose remains mysteriously disappeared in 1960.
Achievements and Value
- Wins: Over 95 total triumphs, including the legendary overall victory at the 1956 Targa Florio and class wins at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the Carrera Panamericana.
- Rarity: Only 90 units were produced, making it today a collectible worth more than 5–6 million dollars.
Official Porsche 550 Spyder technical drawing; it includes the vehicle dimensions, engine, braking system, exhaust, the lighting and headlamp homologation marks, and the wheels, a must-have for enthusiasts or owners of this sports car.
The project will be printed on high-quality canvas paper and shipped in a tube.
It will be shipped via insured international UPS courier.
The Porsche 550 Spyder (1953-1956) is one of the most iconic race cars in history, famed for its extreme agility and the nickname "Giant Killer", earned by defeating much more powerful opponents thanks to its lightness and refined engineering.
Main Features
- Extreme lightness: With a weight of only 550 kg (from which the name derives), the car used a tubular frame and an aluminum body.
- Fuhrmann Engine: The heart of the car was the legendary Type 547 engine, a 1.5L four-cylinder boxer with four overhead camshafts, capable of producing about 110–135 hp.
- Revolutionary design: It was the first Porsche designed specifically for racing, with a mid-engine configuration that ensured perfect balance.
- Dimensions: Extremely low (only 98 cm in height), to the extent that the driver Hans Herrmann drove it under the closed bars of a level crossing during the Mille Miglia of 1954.
The Myth and James Dean
The car is inextricably linked to the figure of James Dean, who died at the wheel of his personal 550 Spyder, nicknamed "Little Bastard", in September 1955. The tragedy fueled the legend of a "cursed" car, whose remains mysteriously disappeared in 1960.
Achievements and Value
- Wins: Over 95 total triumphs, including the legendary overall victory at the 1956 Targa Florio and class wins at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the Carrera Panamericana.
- Rarity: Only 90 units were produced, making it today a collectible worth more than 5–6 million dollars.

