Porsche 356 1959–1963

3 generation (356 B)

General information

Number of doors2

CountryGermany

Steering wheel positionLeft

Car classS

At a glance

Engine1582 cm3 Gasoline

Power89 hp

GearboxManual

Origin

Germany

Series

Cabriolet Coupe

Trim

1.6 MT (60 PS)1.6 MT (75 PS)1.6 MT (90 PS)2.0 MT (130 hp)

Specifications

Engine

Maximum torque121 N*m

Capacity1582 cm3

Valves per cylinder2

Number of cylinders4

Turnover of maximum torque4300 RPM

Max power at RPM5500 RPM

Max power (kW)66 kW

Stroke cycle74.0 mm

Cylinder bore82.5 mm

Engine power89 hp

Compression ratio9

Engine power90 PS

Injection typecarburetor

Engine typeGasoline

Boost typenone

Timing beltOHV

Cylinder layoutopposed

Engine placementRear

Engine codeType 616

Engine modelType 616

Bodywork

Back track width1272 mm

Front track width1306 mm

Height1315 mm

Clearance152 mm

Width1670 mm

Wheelbase2100 mm

Number of seater4

Length4010 mm

Curb weight900 kg

Body typeCoupe

Gearbox and handling

Number of gear4

Gearbox typeManual

Drive wheelsRear wheel drive

Operating characteristics

Acceleration (0-100 km/h)11.5 s

Max speed180 km/h

Fuel tank capacity52 l

Fuel80

Suspension and brakes

Front brakesdrum

Rear brakesdrum

Front suspensionIndependent, Torsion

Back suspensionIndependent, Torsion

Grades & features

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