General information
BrandPorsche
Model 356
Generation 356 Coupe
Modification (Engine) 1500 (55 Hp)
Start of production 1950 year
End of production 1955 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeCoupe
Seats 2
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 8-9 l/100 km 29.4 - 26.13 US mpg35.31 - 31.39 UK mpg12.5 - 11.11 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 13.9 sec
Maximum speed 167 km/h 103.77 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 13.9 kg/Hp, 71.9 Hp/tonne
Engine specs
Power 55 Hp @ 4400 rpm.
Power per litre 37 Hp/l
Engine location Rear, Longitudinal
Engine displacement 1488 cm3 90.8 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Position of cylinders Boxer
Cylinder Bore 80 mm 3.15 in.
Piston Stroke 74 mm 2.91 in.
Compression ratio 6.5
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel System Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain OHV
Engine oil capacity 3.5 l 3.7 US qt | 3.08 UK qt
Oil viscosity No Data
Engine oil specification
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 765 kg 1686.54 lbs.
Max. weight 1200 kg 2645.55 lbs.
Max load 435 kg 959.01 lbs.
Fuel tank capacity 55 l 14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 3870 mm 152.36 in.
Width 1655 mm 65.16 in.
Height 1300 mm 51.18 in.
Wheelbase 2100 mm 82.68 in.
Front track 1250 mm 49.21 in.
Rear (Back) track 1290 mm 50.79 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 175 mm 6.89 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.2 m 33.46 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission) 4
Front suspension Torsion
Rear suspension Torsion
Front brakesDrum, 280 mm
Rear brakesDrum, 280 mm
Steering type Worm-reduction unit
Power steering Hydraulic Steering