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Old 07-31-2023, 09:49 PM   #1466 (permalink)
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My mother's side of the family were Studebaker folk. Probably explains why my first car was a bullet-nose 1950.

Here's the Porsche Type 542.



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Porsche 542
Porsche 542 or Studebaker Z-87 was a prototype made by Porsche for Studebaker in 1953. The first prototype Porsche 530, a four-seat version of the Porsche 356, was rejected. The new prototype got a different engine, a 3.0 liter, 120 degree V6, unusual for 1953. Two versions were developed, one aircooled 542L and one watercooled 542W. After testing, the water cooled engine was judged more practical as it gave slightly better performance at 105 horsepower and was also lighter.
Manufacturer: Porsche
Also called: Studebaker Z-87
Production: 1953
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