Specifications: Wheelbase:85" [2.16 m] Height: 40" [1.02 m] Length:146"[3.71 m] Width:61"[1.55 m] Curb weight:1500 lbs [680 kg] Standard engine:customer specific Front suspension:fully adjustable twin torsion I-beam Rear suspension:De Dion w/ panhard bar & coilover shocks. Brakes:4-wheel discs with handbrake on rear wheels. Wheels:Modern 15" x 7" aluminum alloy road wheels Tires:Kumho All-Season Touring 185/60 [plus one spare]
Performance*:
Standing Start:0-60 mph in 5.8 seconds Quarter mile:13.6 secs @ 92 mph/148 kph Top speed:120 mph [209 kph] without aerodynamic package
*with a 2.0 liter multi-port fuel injection VW/Audi water-cooled engine (125hp engine and 5 speed manual transmission with standard gearbox/axle ratios). Contact your local dealer to learn about available high performance options.
CUSTOMER requested Special color - Chrome Yellow
Standard Features:
Brazilian Leather Interiors
Hand Laid Fiberglass Bodies
3” DOM Tubular Chassis
De Dion rear suspension (including coilover shocks)
3 -Point Retractable Seatbelts
Deluxe Sunbrella Tonneau Cover w/Tenax Fasteners Full Size Spare
Removable Manual Convertible Top & Matching Side Curtains
(5) Mangel 15” alloy wheels with 185/60 all season performance tires
4 wheel disc brakes
5-Speed Cable Shifter
Original VDO instruments (356 Style)
Chrome Dual Hoop Roll Bars (May be deleted on special order)
12,000 miles/ 12 month warranty
Interior Options:*
Both the Spyder 550 & 550S come standard with a leather interior, including the seats, gear shifter, and emergency brake boot. The leather hides are carefully selected from Brazilian leather to ensure years of durability and comfort without compromising the vintage feel.
NOTE: Red and Black are standard colors. Please call for the availability of the Limited Edition Interior Colors. Custom colors also available upon request.
Exterior Options*
*Custom colors available upon request. Additional fees may apply.
Spyder 550S shown in silverblue.
Disclaimer: We have made an effort to provide paint chips that closely represent the colors. However, due to all the possible variants -- light source, monitor quality, etc. -- we cannot guarantee that the images accurately represent the true colors.
Here are some Special Projects done for 550 "S" customers.
20 Valve Jetta Engine. CLICK for details.
Independent throttle body setup. (Click)
Even 17" wheels can be custom made.
Special Edition, Inc.1347 W. North St. Bremen, IN 46506(574) 546-4656 - shop
(866) 396 - BECK
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