Porsche Jagdwagen

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Porsche 597 Jagdwagen
Porsche Jagdwagen
Manufacturer Porsche
Production Prototype 1953
Production 1955 – 1958
Class Off-road vehicle
Body style(s) Cabriolet
Layout Rear engine
Engine(s) Aircooled 1.5 L boxer
Aircooled 1.6 L boxer from 1955
Length 3.7 m (145.7 in)
Curb weight 990 kg (2,183 lb)-1,090 kg (2,403 lb)


The Porsche 597 (Jagdwagen) was an Porsche attempt to win a contract with the German Army (Bundeswehr) in the 1950's. It was powered by a detuned Porsche 356 engine, had a rear engine layout and was planned to be an amphibious vehicle.

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