Compare: Porsche 356 1950 Coupe 55 Hp

General information

Brand

Porsche

Model

356

Generation

356 Coupe

Modification (Engine)

1500 (55 Hp)

Start of production

1950 year

End of production

1955 year

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

8-9 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

14.6 sec

Maximum speed

167 km/h

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

55 Hp @ 4400 rpm.

Engine layout

Rear, Longitudinal

Engine displacement

1488 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Boxer

Cylinder Bore

80 mm

Piston Stroke

74 mm

Compression ratio

6.5

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

OHV

Engine oil capacity

3.5 l

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

765 kg

Max. weight

1200 kg

Fuel tank capacity

55 l

Dimensions

Length

3870 mm

Width

1655 mm

Height

1300 mm

Wheelbase

2100 mm

Front track

1250 mm

Rear (Back) track

1290 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

175 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

10.2 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

4 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Torsion

Rear suspension

Torsion

Front brakes

Drum, 280 mm

Rear brakes

Drum, 280 mm

Steering type

Worm-reduction unit

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering