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1950 Porsche 356 Coupe 1500 (55 Hp)

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Porsche 356 Coupe 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955

What is the body type, Porsche 356 Coupe?Coupe, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
What is the fuel economy, Porsche 356 Coupe 1500 (55 Hp)?8-9 l/100 km
29.4 - 26.13 US mpg
35.31 - 31.39 UK mpg
12.5 - 11.11 km/l
How fast is the car, 1950 356 Coupe 1500 (55 Hp)?167 km/h | 103.77 mph
0-100 km/h: 14.6 sec
0-60 mph: 13.9 sec
How much power, Porsche 356 Coupe 1950 1500 (55 Hp)?55 Hp
What is the engine size, Porsche 356 Coupe 1950 1500 (55 Hp)?1.5 l
1488 cm3
90.8 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1950 Porsche 1500 (55 Hp)?4, Boxer
What is the drivetrain, Porsche 356 Coupe Coupe 1950 1500 (55 Hp)?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1950 Porsche 356 Coupe?3870 mm
152.36 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1950 Porsche 356 Coupe?1655 mm
65.16 in.
What is the curb weight, 1950 Porsche 356 Coupe 1500 (55 Hp)?765 kg
1686.54 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1950 Porsche 356 Coupe 1500 (55 Hp)?1200 kg
2645.55 lbs.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1950 Porsche 356 Coupe 1500 (55 Hp)?4, manual transmission

Porsche 356 Coupe 1500 (55 Hp) 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955 Specs

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 mpg
35.31 - 31.39 UK mpg
12.5 - 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 (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 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 layout Rear, Longitudinal
Engine displacement 1488 cm3 90.8 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration 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 injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain OHV
Engine oil capacity 3.5 l 3.7 US qt | 3.08 UK qt
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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 and type of gearbox 4 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Torsion
Rear suspension Torsion
Front brakesDrum, 280 mm
Rear brakesDrum, 280 mm
Steering type Worm-reduction unit
Power steering Hydraulic Steering