| General information |
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| Brand | Porsche |
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| Model | 356 |
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| Generation | 356 Coupe |
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| Modification (Engine) | 1500 (55 Hp) |
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| Start of production | 1950 year |
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| End of production | 1955 year |
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| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type | Coupe |
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| Seats | 2 |
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| Doors | 2 |
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| Performance specs |
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| 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) |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 14.6 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 14.6 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 13.9 sec |
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| Maximum speed |
167 km/h
103.77 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 13.9 kg/Hp, 71.9 Hp/tonne |
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| Engine specs |
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| Power | 55 Hp @ 4400 rpm. |
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| Power per litre | 37 Hp/l |
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| Engine location | Rear, Longitudinal |
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| Engine displacement |
1488 cm3
90.8 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
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| Position of cylinders | Boxer |
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| Cylinder Bore |
80 mm
3.15 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
74 mm
2.91 in. |
| Compression ratio | 6.5 |
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| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
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| Fuel System | Carburettor |
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| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain | OHV |
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| Engine oil capacity |
3.5 l
3.7 US qt | 3.08 UK qt |
| Oil viscosity | No Data |
| Engine oil specification |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 4 |
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| Front suspension | Torsion |
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| Rear suspension | Torsion |
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| Front brakes | Drum, 280 mm |
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| Rear brakes | Drum, 280 mm |
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| Steering type | Worm-reduction unit |
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| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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