Porsche 356 1948–1955

1 generation (Pre-A)

General information

Number of doors2

CountryGermany

Steering wheel positionLeft

Car classS

At a glance

Engine1488 cm3 Gasoline

Power55 hp

GearboxManual

Origin

Germany

Series

Cabriolet Coupe

Trim

1.1 MT (40 hp)1.3 MT (44 PS)1.5 MT (55 hp)1.5 MT (70 hp)

Specifications

Engine

Maximum torque106 N*m

Capacity1488 cm3

Valves per cylinder2

Turnover of maximum torque2800 RPM

Number of cylinders4

Max power (kW)41 kW

Max power at RPM4400 RPM

Engine power55 hp

Engine power56 PS

Compression ratio6.8

Stroke cycle74 mm

Cylinder bore80 mm

Injection typecarburetor

Engine typeGasoline

Boost typenone

Timing beltOHV

Cylinder layoutopposed

Engine placementRear

Engine codeType 527

Engine modelType 527

Bodywork

Back track width1250 mm

Front track width1290 mm

Height1300 mm

Clearance152 mm

Width1660 mm

Number of seater2

Wheelbase2100 mm

Length3850 mm

Body typeCabriolet

Gearbox and handling

Number of gear4

Gearbox typeManual

Drive wheelsRear wheel drive

Operating characteristics

Fuel tank capacity52 l

Fuel80

Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km9.0 l

Suspension and brakes

Front brakesdrum

Rear brakesdrum

Front suspensionIndependent, Torsion

Back suspensionIndependent, Torsion

Grades & features

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