Porsche 356 Coupe 1100 (40 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Porsche 356 Coupe 1100 (40 Hp) /Coupe 1948 - 1955/

What is the body type of Porsche 356 Coupe?

Coupe, 2 Doors, 2 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of Porsche 356 Coupe 1100 (40 Hp)?

7-8 l/100 km
33.6 - 29.4 US mpg
40.4 - 35.3 UK mpg
14.3 - 12.5 km/l

How fast is 1948 356 Coupe 1100 (40 Hp)?

140 km/h | 87 mph

What is the power output of Porsche 356 Coupe 1948 1100 (40 Hp)?

40 Hp

What is the engine displacement of Porsche 356 Coupe 1948 1100 (40 Hp)?

1.1 l
1086 cm³
66.27 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1948 Porsche 1100 (40 Hp)?

4, Boxer

What is the drivetrain of Porsche 356 Coupe Coupe 1948 1100 (40 Hp)?

Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1948 Porsche 356 Coupe?

3870 mm
152.36 in.

What is the width of 1948 Porsche 356 Coupe?

1655 mm
65.16 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1948 Porsche 356 Coupe 1100 (40 Hp)?

745 kg
1642 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1948 Porsche 356 Coupe 1100 (40 Hp)?

1100 kg
2425 lbs.

What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1948 Porsche 356 Coupe 1100 (40 Hp)?

4, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

Porsche

Model

356

Generation

356 Coupe

Modification (Engine)

1100 (40 Hp)

Start of production

1948 year

End of production

1955 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

7-8 l/100 km 33.6 - 29.4 US mpg
40.4 - 35.3 UK mpg
14.3 - 12.5 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Maximum speed

140 km/h 87 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

18.6 kg/Hp, 53.7 Hp/tonne

Engine specs

Power

40 Hp @ 4000-4200 rpm.

Power per litre

36.8 Hp/l

Engine layout

Rear, Longitudinal

Engine displacement

1086 cm³ 66.27 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Boxer

Cylinder Bore

73.5 mm 2.89 in.

Piston Stroke

64 mm 2.52 in.

Compression ratio

7:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

OHV

Engine oil capacity

3.5 l 3.7 US qt | 3.08 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

745 kg 1642 lbs.

Max. weight

1100 kg 2425 lbs.

Max load

355 kg 783 lbs.

Fuel tank capacity

50 l 13.21 US gal | 11 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)

10.5 m 34.45 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 and type of gearbox

4 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Torsion bar

Rear suspension

Torsion bar

Front brakes

Drum, 280 mm

Rear brakes

Drum, 280 mm

Steering type

Worm-reduction unit

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Specs of Porsche 356 Coupe 1100 (40 Hp) /1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955/