"Known as the “Giant Killer,” the 550 was Porsche’s first foray into building cars specifically designed for racing. Actor James Dean bought and intended to race his 550 at Salinas in the fall of 1955 but died in a car accident shortly after completing filming of the movie “Giant”. The 550 with a Type 547 1.5-liter, flat-four, air-cooled engine produced a little more than 100 horsepower. One of the biggest steps forward was the space-frame tubular chassis which made it immensely lighter than its racing competition, as well as rigid and stable. This car set in motion Porsche’s racing prominence and helped build a reputation that sparked global sales. The 550 is nimble, agile, well-balanced, and quick even bone stock. It generates a feeling of confidence and glory when being pushed through corners. Even when pitted against heavier, larger displacement cars, you will find that bigger is not always better."—Official description[1]
The 1955 Porsche 550A Spyder - abbreviated as "Porsche 550" or "P. 550 S '55" - and also known as the "Porsche 550 Spyder"[2] - is a mid-engine, rear-wheel drive sports car by Porsche.
It appears in Forza Motorsport (2005), in the Ultimate Edition release of Forza Motorsport 3, in Forza Motorsport 4 as part of the Porsche Expansion Pack, in Forza Motorsport 6 as part of the Porsche Expansion, and in Forza Horizon 3 as part of the Porsche Car Pack.
It also appears as standard in Forza Motorsport 7 and all subsequent main series titles, with its inclusion in Forza Horizon 5 as part of Series 11.
Synopsis[]
Using the Porsche 356 as a base, the 550 Spyder is a lightweight sports car built for motorsport racing, which would later be further developed into the Porsche 718.
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Speed 4.7 Accel 5.4
Braking 4.4
Corner 4.5
Base Rarity 7.3
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C3 |
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Unlock Requirements
North America:
missing data
Rarity: ?
Europe:
missing data
Rarity: ?
Asia:
missing data
Rarity: ? | ||
Performance
Speed:
Top Speed: missing data
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): missing data
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): missing data
Braking:
120-0 mph (193-0 km/h): missing data Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): missing data
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Speed 4.2 Handling 4.6
Acceleration 3.1
Launch 3.9
Braking 4.3
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F 122 |
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Required DLC:
Requires the Ultimate Collection pack | ||
Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Purchase from the car dealer for 600,000 CR | ||
Performance & Body Style
Body Style: missing data
Speed:
Top Speed: missing data
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): missing data
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): missing data
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): missing data 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): missing data
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): missing data
120 mph (193 km/h): missing data | ||
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Speed 3.9 Handling 4.1
Acceleration 4.9
Launch 5.4
Braking 3.9
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F 198 |
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Required DLC:
Requires the Porsche Expansion Pack | ||
Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Purchase from the car dealer for 600,000 CR | ||
Performance & Body Style
Body Style: Superlight
Speed:
Top Speed: 137.1 mph (220.6 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 8.200 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 25.200 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 142.7 ft (43.5 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 396.8 ft (120.9 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.79 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.72 g | ||
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Speed 5.3 Handling 4.6
Acceleration 6.2
Braking 4.2
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D 330 |
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Required DLC:
Requires the Porsche Expansion pack | ||
Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Purchase from the car dealer for 600,000 CR | ||
Performance & Division
Division: Vintage Touring
Speed:
Top Speed: 142.6 mph (229.4 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 7.360 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 19.740 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 110.1 ft (33.6 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 289.9 ft (88.4 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 1.11 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 1.00 g | ||
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Speed 5.3 Handling 4.2
Acceleration 6.2
Braking 3.8
Rare
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E 299 |
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Unlock Requirements
Unlock:
Purchase from the car dealer for 245,000 CR | ||
Performance & Division
Division: Vintage Sport Coupe
Collection Tier:
Tier 3 - Rare (+440)
Speed:
Top Speed: 142.6 mph (229.4 km/h)
1/4 Mile: 16.100 secs.
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 7.360 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 19.740 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 110.1 ft (33.6 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 289.9 ft (88.4 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 1.11 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 1.00 g | ||
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Speed 1.3 Braking 1.5
Handling 1.9
Acceleration 1.4
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E 271 |
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Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Can be purchased from the Car Dealer for 68,000 CR
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Performance & Division
Division: Sport Coupe Icons
Speed:
Top Speed: 133.3 mph (214.5 km/h)
1/4 Mile: 16.100 secs.
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 8.200 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 25.183 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 140.0 ft (42.7 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): missing data
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 1.05 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 1.00 g | ||
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Speed 5.2 Handling 5.3
Acceleration 6.2
Launch 6.5
Braking 4.4
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C 522 |
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Required DLC:
Requires the Porsche Car Pack | ||
Unlock Requirements
Autoshow:
Purchase from the Autoshow for 600,000 CR or 1,200 T
Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing
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Performance & Championship
Championship: Classic Racers
Speed:
Top Speed: 142.0 mph (228.5 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 7.409 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 19.791 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 188.1 ft (57.3 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 470.9 ft (143.5 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.76 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.75 g | ||
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Speed 5.9 Handling 4.2
Acceleration 5.4
Launch 6.9
Braking 3.7
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D 387 |
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Unlock Requirements
Autoshow:
Purchase from the Autoshow for 600,000 CR Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing Seasonal:
This vehicle has appeared as a listed item in the Forzathon Shop or as a Festival Playlist reward.
Forzathon Shop:
N/A Festival Playlist:
Series 8 (Summer) - "Walk Into My Parlour" The Trial Series 18 (Spring) - 80% season completion Series 22 (Summer) - "Fun-Sized" The Trial Series 35 (Summer) - "Fun-Sized" The Trial Series 44 (Spring) - 80% season completion Series 56 (Spring) - 80% season completion Series 59 (Summer) - "Fun-Sized" The Trial Series 65 (Spring) - 80% season completion Series 68 (Summer) - "Fun-Sized" The Trial Series 74 (Spring) - 80% season completion Series 77 (Summer) - "Fun-Sized" The Trial | ||
Performance & Car Type
Car Type: Classic Racers
Rarity:
Legendary
Speed:
Top Speed: missing data
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): missing data
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): missing data
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): missing data 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): missing data
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): missing data
120 mph (193 km/h): missing data | ||
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Speed 5.1 Handling 4.1
Accel 4.3
Launch 3.2
Braking 2.6
Offroad 5.1 |
C 514 |
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Availability
A possible Festival Playlist or Forzathon Shop listing Wheelspin:
Can not be won from a Wheelspin or Super Wheelspin
Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing
Backstage:
Can be acquired by redeeming a pass at the Horizon Backstage Seasonal:
This vehicle may appear as a listed item in the Forzathon Shop or as a Festival Playlist reward.
Forzathon Shop:
N/A Festival Playlist:
Series 11 (Summer) - Earn 20 PTS (season milestone) Series 25 (Spring) - Earn 40 PTS (season milestone) | ||
Performance & Car Type
Car Type: Classic Racers Value: 600,000 CR
Rarity:
Legendary
Speed:
Top Speed: 141.2 mph (227.2 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 7.377 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 19.777 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 171.4 ft (52.2 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 424.2 ft (129.3 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.85 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.84 g | ||
Conversions[]
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911/83 (2.7L F6) - Porsche 911 Carrera RS |
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F6 - 911 '73 |
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1.3L 2 Rotor, 2.5L F4 - Turbo, 3.0L F6 |
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1.3L 2 Rotor, 2.5L F4 - Turbo, 3.0L F6 |
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2.0L V2, 1.3L I4, 1.8L I4, 3.8L F6, 3.0L V8 |
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2.7L F6R, 2.0L F4 - Turbo, 1.6L I4 - Turbo Rally |
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2.0L F4 - Turbo, 2.7L F6, 2.0L F4 - Turbo Rally |
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2.0L F4 - Turbo, 2.0L F4 - Turbo Rally, 2.7L F6 |
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Conversion - Drivetrain |
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AWD |
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AWD |
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AWD |
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AWD |
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Conversion - Aspiration |
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Single Turbo, Positive-Displacement Supercharger |
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Single Turbo, Positive-Displacement Supercharger |
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Single Turbo, Positive-Displacement Supercharger |
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Single Turbo, Positive-Displacement Supercharger |
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Single Turbo, Positive-Displacement Supercharger |
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Single Turbo, Positive-Displacement Supercharger |
Trivia[]
- The Porsche 550 Spyder is referred to as a 1956 model in Forza Motorsport (2005).
Gallery[]
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Promotional[]
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Forzavista[]
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Forza Horizon 4
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Frunk
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Dashboard
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Engine
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References[]
- ↑ "Forza Motorsport 4 - Cars" . forzamotorsport.net
- ↑ Vehicle name in titles before Forza Horizon 4