Porsche 356 1959–1963

3 generation (356 B)

General information

Number of doors2

CountryGermany

Steering wheel positionLeft

Car classS

At a glance

Engine1966 cm3 Gasoline

Power130 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

Engine power130 hp

Engine power131 PS

Maximum torque162 N*m

Capacity1966 cm3

Number of cylinders4

Valves per cylinder4

Turnover of maximum torque4600 RPM

Max power at RPM6200 RPM

Stroke cycle74 mm

Cylinder bore92 mm

Compression ratio9.2

Max power (kW)96 kW

Injection typecarburetor

Timing beltDOHC

Engine typeGasoline

Boost typenone

Cylinder layoutopposed

Engine placementRear

Engine codeType 587

Engine modelType 587

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

Max speed200 km/h

Fuel tank capacity52 l

Fuel80

Acceleration (0-100 km/h)9.2 s

Suspension and brakes

Front brakesdrum

Rear brakesdrum

Front suspensionIndependent, Torsion

Back suspensionIndependent, Torsion

Grades & features

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