57 speedster HP
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57 speedster HP
What was the HP for the '57 Speedster? I see 60, 75 and 88 displayed in various publications.
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Chuck
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Re: 57 speedster HP
If you had a normal which was the most popular choice it was 60 hp, the Super was 75. If you were lucky enough to have a 4 cam car I believe they had 99 hp.
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Re: 57 speedster HP
Thanks, Chris. Hagerty has the base at 75 but that sounded high to me.
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Re: 57 speedster HP
Charles,
The listed HP for the 4 (or 5 w/the 4-cam GS) are in DIN.
Therefore, SAE HPs are: 60=70, 75=88, 90=102, & 95=108 & the 1500 GS 4-cam is 100=115.
Dick
The listed HP for the 4 (or 5 w/the 4-cam GS) are in DIN.
Therefore, SAE HPs are: 60=70, 75=88, 90=102, & 95=108 & the 1500 GS 4-cam is 100=115.
Dick
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Re: 57 speedster HP
I understand the DIN relationship, but I was just thinking a 57 Speedster was 60 DIN not 75. Red line is below 5,000.Dick Weiss wrote:Charles,
The listed HP for the 4 (or 5 w/the 4-cam GS) are in DIN.
Therefore, SAE HPs are: 60=70, 75=88, 90=102, & 95=108 & the 1500 GS 4-cam is 100=115.
Dick
Chuck
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1995 Midnight blue 993
1965 Red 356C
Past:
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Re: 57 speedster HP
Charles,
The '57 Speedster was listed w/2/pushrod & 1-Carrera GS engine(s) having 70, 88, and 115 SAE HPs.
Dick
The '57 Speedster was listed w/2/pushrod & 1-Carrera GS engine(s) having 70, 88, and 115 SAE HPs.
Dick
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Re: 57 speedster HP
Thanks, Dick. Hagerty has the base at 75 but that sounded high to me. I think they meant 70, and I think they were quoting DIN.Dick Weiss wrote:Charles,
The '57 Speedster was listed w/2/pushrod & 1-Carrera GS engine(s) having 70, 88, and 115 SAE HPs.
Dick
Chuck
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1995 Midnight blue 993
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Past:
Fond memories of 14 others (including a '63 Normal and a 61 S90)
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Re: 57 speedster HP
Dick's first post spelled it out correctly. Hagerty has the wrong number.
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