Porsche 550 Spyder Restomod Packs An Unlikely Engine Swap

A car this small has 307 horsepower, which is plenty of power for a driver.

S Klub in Southern California has a Porsche 550 Spyder that packs the 2.0-liter turbocharged flat four-cylinder engine from a Subaru WRX. The original Porsche sports car produced around 109 horsepower (81kilowatts) and this version produces 307 horsepower (229 kW) at its wheels. This is a lot for a vehicle that aims to be as minimalist as possible while still being functional on the streets.

Porsche 550 Spyder Restomod Packs An Unlikely Engine Swap

This 550 Spyder may look familiar to you. We saw the video of S Klub’s sister for this vehicle in 2019. . This one is slightly different as the driver sits in center. However, this vehicle allows a passenger to ride along. These are Vintage Motorcars’ reproductions, so don’t be alarmed if a real 550 is stolen.

The vehicle has a body made in Audi’s Nardo Grey and a Martini-style stripe in darker colors running across the middle. It is equipped with custom HRE wheels. The cabin is almost part of the exterior styling. It has no roof, windows or full windshield. The majority of the upholstery is made from blue, diamond-quilted suede leather. This same material can be found underneath the front panel and on the underside the engine cover. It is best to ignore the extravagantness of carrying cash around in your cargo area.

Porsche 550 Spyder Restomod Packs An Unlikely Engine Swap

This 550 is an exciting ride, especially for passengers. The 550 has no wind protection so even low speeds, it feels like you are going at a higher speed. The exhaust is vented from the engine panel so it can be heard directly by the occupants.