Porsche 356 1955–1959

2 generation (356 A)

General information

Number of doors2

CountryGermany

Steering wheel positionLeft

Car classS

At a glance

Engine1587 cm3 Gasoline

Power103 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

Engine power103 hp

Engine power105 PS

Maximum torque121 N*m

Capacity1587 cm3

Number of cylinders4

Valves per cylinder4

Turnover of maximum torque5000 RPM

Max power at RPM6500 RPM

Stroke cycle66.0 mm

Max power (kW)77 kW

Cylinder bore87.5 mm

Compression ratio9.5

Injection typecarburetor

Timing beltDOHC

Engine typeGasoline

Boost typenone

Cylinder layoutopposed

Engine placementRear

Engine codeType 692

Engine modelType 692

Bodywork

Back track width1270 mm

Height1295 mm

Front track width1308 mm

Clearance152 mm

Width1676 mm

Number of seater2

Wheelbase2100 mm

Length3950 mm

Curb weight820 kg

Body typeCabriolet

Gearbox and handling

Number of gear4

Gearbox typeManual

Drive wheelsRear wheel drive

Operating characteristics

Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km14.0 l

Max speed201 km/h

Fuel tank capacity52 l

Fuel80

Acceleration (0-100 km/h)8.6 s

Suspension and brakes

Front brakesdrum

Rear brakesdrum

Front suspensionIndependent, spring

Back suspensionIndependent, Torsion

Grades & features

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