Porsche’s 356 and open-wheel racing variants enjoyed a successful run throughout the 1950s, but as racing regulations changed and the competition improved, Porsche needed to create a new car to remain competitive. Enter the 718 RS 60. An evolution from the 356 and 550 racecars, the 718 RS 60 carried more size and weight in order to meet the trunk, fender and windscreen requirements enacted by major sanctioning bodies. Motivating this extra mass was an all-new quad-cam four-cylinder rated at 160 horsepower. This car may be considered underpowered by today’s standards, but in its heyday, the 718 RS 60 snagged a number of important wins for Porsche, including overall wins at the 12 Hours of Sebring and the Targa Florio.
