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S p e c i f i c a t i o n
Wheelbase:
85" [8' 1"] [2.16 m]
Height:
 40" [3'4"] [1.02 m]
Length:
 146" [12' 2"] [3.71 m]
Width:
 61" [5' 1"] [1.55 m]
Curb weight:
 1300 lbs   [590 kg ]
Standard engine:
 1915 cc 125 bhp horizontally-opposed 4 cyl air cooled
Front suspension:
 upper and lower trailing arms, torsion bars and tube shock absorbers
Rear suspension:
 cross torsion bars, adjustable trailing arms and tube shock absorbers.
Brakes:
 Front disc, rear drum and handbrake on rear wheels.
Wheels:
 Plate steel 15" x 4.5" front and 15" x 5.5" rear
Tires:
 Dunlop SP Sport R2. 185/65-15 front, 205/60-15 rear plus one spare
       
P e r f o r m a n c e      
Standing Start:
 0-60 mph in 5.8 seconds
Quarter mile:
 13.6 secs @ 92 mph/148 kph
Top speed:
 130 mph [209 kph]
[with standard 1915cc 125 bhp engine and standard gearbox/axle ratios
High performance options available]
550 Spyder T E C H N I C A L


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The 550 Spyder accepts air- or liquid-cooled engines coupled to manual transmission. BSC can arrange to have a custom, pro-built motor installed on a client's behalf and deliver a turnkey car. Naturally, the vehicles performance is up to owner and budget.

All 550 Spyders are built using new parts mounted on new tubular steel chassis. Cars are fitted with gas-filled shock absorbers and have custom adjustable ride-height control. Competing kits based on VW floorpans have a fixed ride height because they can only accept stock VW suspension.

Illustrated is a 1915cc air-cooled engine. The model shown is supplied with a dyno sheet and fitted with optional dual Weber carbs.

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