Porsche 356 1955–1959

2 generation (356 A)

General information

Number of doors2

CountryGermany

Steering wheel positionLeft

Car classS

At a glance

Engine1582 cm3 Gasoline

Power59 hp

GearboxManual

Origin

Germany

Series

Cabriolet Coupe

Trim

1.5 MT (100 hp)1.6 MT (105 PS)1.6 MT (60 PS)1.6 MT (75 PS)

Specifications

Engine

Maximum torque110 N*m

Capacity1582 cm3

Valves per cylinder2

Turnover of maximum torque2800 RPM

Number of cylinders4

Max power (kW)44 kW

Max power at RPM4500 RPM

Engine power59 hp

Engine power60 PS

Stroke cycle74.0 mm

Compression ratio7.5

Cylinder bore82.5 mm

Injection typecarburetor

Engine typeGasoline

Boost typenone

Timing beltOHV

Cylinder layoutopposed

Engine placementRear

Engine codeType 616

Engine modelType 616

Bodywork

Back track width1270 mm

Height1295 mm

Front track width1308 mm

Clearance152 mm

Width1676 mm

Wheelbase2100 mm

Length3950 mm

Number of seater4

Curb weight820 kg

Body typeCoupe

Gearbox and handling

Number of gear4

Gearbox typeManual

Drive wheelsRear wheel drive

Operating characteristics

Acceleration (0-100 km/h)13.5 s

Max speed177 km/h

Fuel tank capacity52 l

Fuel80

Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km9.0 l

Suspension and brakes

Front brakesdrum

Rear brakesdrum

Front suspensionIndependent, spring

Back suspensionIndependent, Torsion

Grades & features

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