: In 1956, the 550A secured Porsche's first major overall victory at the Targa Florio . Cultural Impact & Rarity Kindig-it Design - Facebook

: At its heart was the advanced 1.5L Type 547 flat-four engine, which used dual overhead camshafts for each cylinder bank and a dual ignition system.

: The car featured a lightweight aluminum body over a steel ladder frame (later a tubular space frame for the 550A), bringing the kerb weight down to just 550 kg (1,212 lbs) .

: Remarkably, these racing machines were street-legal, allowing privateers to drive them directly to races and home again. Racing Legacy

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