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

Power74 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 torque117 N*m

Capacity1582 cm3

Valves per cylinder2

Turnover of maximum torque3700 RPM

Number of cylinders4

Max power at RPM5000 RPM

Max power (kW)55 kW

Engine power74 hp

Stroke cycle74.0 mm

Engine power75 PS

Cylinder bore82.5 mm

Compression ratio8.5

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

Number of seater2

Wheelbase2100 mm

Length4010 mm

Curb weight900 kg

Body typeCabriolet

Gearbox and handling

Number of gear4

Gearbox typeManual

Drive wheelsRear wheel drive

Operating characteristics

Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km12.0 l

Acceleration (0-100 km/h)13.5 s

Max speed172 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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