This Porsche 550 Spyder J Is a Delightful 80%-Scale Electric-Powered Replica of a LegendRoad & TrackEmmet WhiteTue, September 15, 2026 at 7:58 PM UTCAdd us on GoogleHedley's Porsche 550 Spyder Is an Electric ReplicaPorsche"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."The Porsche 550 Spyder lives among genuine legends of motorsport history. The open-top model competed in 1954 at the Carrera Panamericana with factory drivers Hans Herrmann and Jaroslav Juhan duking it out over 1911 miles. Sporty Porsche models have carried the Carrera moniker ever since—so as a tribute, the folks in Stuttgart decided they wanted to commemorate 75 years of the 550 Spyder.Meet the Porsche 550 Spyder J.AdvertisementAdvertisementRevealed Tuesday, September 15, the Porsche 550 Spyder J is an officially licensed reimagining of the original, handcrafted by Hedley Studios. At approximately nine feet long and four feet wide, the Porsche 550 Spyder J, which stands for "junior," is built to 80-percent scale of the original model. Even so, Porsche says the little model can still accommodate two people.PorschePorsche is offering the all-electric, 48-volt-powered 550 Spyder J in two trims: one with a standard 8 kW of power or an RS Package with 16 kW. Four drive modes—Novice, Comfort, Sport, Race—will be standard on each unit. The electrified replica will be capable of around 50 mph, but it will not be road-legal. A steel space-frame chassis acts as the bones of the replica, while a carbon-fibre body mirrors the visuals of Porsche's roadster."The Porsche 550 Spyder is far more than a legendary sports car. It embodies the pioneering spirit, innovative strength and passion that have defined Porsche from the brand's earliest days to the present," says Deniz Keskin, director brand partnerships & sponsorships at Porsche AG. "The Porsche 550 J celebrates this unique heritage and brings the story of one of the most significant sports cars in our company's history back to life in a contemporary and inspiring way."PorschePorsche and Hedley will offer an extensive set of personalizations for each Porsche 550 Spyder J. Current and heritage paint colors will be available, as well as motorsport-inspired liveries. A total of 250 units will be produced at Hedley's Bicester, U.K., facility; it is not immediately clear how much the Porsche 550 Spyder J will cost, but Porsche said it is targeting collectors and design enthusiasts, so it probably won't be cheap.You Might Also LikeIf You Can Only Own One Car, Make It One of TheseThese Are the Most Popular Cars by State