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05-23-2008, 09:59 AM

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RS Spyder - the name?

The RS Spyder is named after the 550 Spyder, but does anyone know why Porsche officially refers to this very successful race car by a name only rather than a name and number or number only? Its internal designation is Type 9R6. Why the break with tradition?

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