General information | |
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Brand | Porsche |
Model | 356 |
Generation | 356 Coupe |
Modification (Engine) | 1500 (55 Hp) |
Start of production | 1950 year |
End of production | 1955 year |
Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
Body type | Coupe |
Seats | 2 |
Doors | 2 |
Performance specs | |
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined | 8-9 l/100 km 29.4 - 26.13 US mpg35.31 - 31.39 UK mpg12.5 - 11.11 km/l |
Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 14.6 sec |
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 14.6 sec |
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 13.9 sec |
Maximum speed | 167 km/h 103.77 mph |
Weight-to-power ratio | 13.9 kg/Hp, 71.9 Hp/tonne |
Engine specs | |
Power | 55 Hp @ 4400 rpm. |
Power per litre | 37 Hp/l |
Engine location | Rear, Longitudinal |
Engine displacement | 1488 cm3 90.8 cu. in. |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Position of cylinders | Boxer |
Cylinder Bore | 80 mm 3.15 in. |
Piston Stroke | 74 mm 2.91 in. |
Compression ratio | 6.5 |
Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
Fuel System | Carburettor |
Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
Valvetrain | OHV |
Engine oil capacity | 3.5 l 3.7 US qt | 3.08 UK qt |
Oil viscosity | No Data |
Engine oil specification | |
Space, Volume and weights | |
Kerb Weight | 765 kg 1686.54 lbs. |
Max. weight | 1200 kg 2645.55 lbs. |
Max load | 435 kg 959.01 lbs. |
Fuel tank capacity | 55 l 14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal |
Dimensions | |
Length | 3870 mm 152.36 in. |
Width | 1655 mm 65.16 in. |
Height | 1300 mm 51.18 in. |
Wheelbase | 2100 mm 82.68 in. |
Front track | 1250 mm 49.21 in. |
Rear (Back) track | 1290 mm 50.79 in. |
Ride height (ground clearance) | 175 mm 6.89 in. |
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) | 10.2 m 33.46 ft. |
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs | |
Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 4 |
Front suspension | Torsion |
Rear suspension | Torsion |
Front brakes | Drum, 280 mm |
Rear brakes | Drum, 280 mm |
Steering type | Worm-reduction unit |
Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |