The car's full name is 718 RSK, where "RS" stands for RennSport (sports-racing) and the "K" reflects the shape of the car's revised torsion-bar suspension. [3] It had a mid-engined layout and used the 142 horsepower (106 kW) 1.5-litre Type 547/3 quad-cam engine introduced in the 550A.

2018年7月16日 · The 718 RSK is one of the least common Porsche replicas on the market, making them difficult to value. A well done fiberglass RSK can sell for over $50,000, while rough and less honest cars can get as little as $20,000.

Laid down by Porsche in early 1959, 718-007 was one of the third series of RSKs distinguished by wishbone rear suspension and a simplified rear chassis to ease in-car gear set changes. As well it was one of two factory cars converted to center steering to allow participation in Formula II races.

The original cars were (and still are) rare, highly coveted, and therefore very expensive, making the 718 an ideal candidate for some manufacturers to produce replicas (like the 550 Replicas) that combine fiberglass recreations of the 718 RSK body coupled to a VW chassis and powertrain. The result are sensibly priced, fast, nimble, and very ...

Front suspension was a torsion bar system similar to the one designed by Ferdinand Porsche for Volkswagen in the 1930s. On the first cars the rear suspension also utilised torsion bars. The car was called Porsche RSK, where RS stands for Rennsport (racing).

1959 718 RSK, replica created in 1983 using Porsche parts.

2008年10月6日 · Read about the history of the Porsche Spyder and the Porsce Spyder replicas such as Glockler, Type 550, Type 550A, RSK, RS60, and RS61 Porsches, inside Kit Car Magazine.

The 718 was a development of the successful Porsche 550A with improvements made to the body work and suspension. The car's full name is 718 RSK, where "RS" stands for RennSport (sports-racing) and the "K" reflects the shape of the car's revised torsion-bar suspension.

2017年10月30日 · The Porsche 718 RSK improved on the 550 Spyder with a lower and lighter chassis, a K-shaped front frame and revised bodywork.

Type 718 RSK Spyder. The RS series followed the world class winning 550. In 1957, the factory decided that the 550 Spyder had reached 100% of its potential now sporting a space frame and a power output of 135 horsepower. The new car was called the RSK. RS for Rennsport and K for the shape of the front suspension. The type 718 was born.