1956 Porsche Typ 597 Jagdwagen
Porsche Typ 597 “Jagdwagen”
Year of manufacture – 1956
Engine – 4-Zyl.Boxer
Engine capacity – 1,582 cc
Horsepower – 51 hp (37 kW)
Full speed – 100 km/h
An amphibious vehicle: in response to an invitation for bids by the Bundeswehr (German armed forces), Porsche begins to explore new terrain in 1953 with its "Jagdwagen" - or "chase car". The Type 597 can move on land and in water, and the driver-actuated all-wheel drive works equally well on pavement and off-road. At the Bundeswehr presentation, it is even used to help free competing bidders that become stuck in the mud.
Year of manufacture – 1956
Engine – 4-Zyl.Boxer
Engine capacity – 1,582 cc
Horsepower – 51 hp (37 kW)
Full speed – 100 km/h
An amphibious vehicle: in response to an invitation for bids by the Bundeswehr (German armed forces), Porsche begins to explore new terrain in 1953 with its "Jagdwagen" - or "chase car". The Type 597 can move on land and in water, and the driver-actuated all-wheel drive works equally well on pavement and off-road. At the Bundeswehr presentation, it is even used to help free competing bidders that become stuck in the mud.
