Porsche 356 Coupe 1500 (55 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

Porsche 356 Coupe 1500 (55 Hp) /Coupe 1950 - 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 1500 (55 Hp)?

8-9 l/100 km
29.4 - 26.1 US mpg
35.3 - 31.4 UK mpg
12.5 - 11.1 km/l

How fast is 1950 356 Coupe 1500 (55 Hp)?

167 km/h | 104 mph
0-100 km/h: 14.6 sec
0-60 mph: 13.9 sec

What is the power output of Porsche 356 Coupe 1950 1500 (55 Hp)?

55 Hp

What is the engine displacement of Porsche 356 Coupe 1950 1500 (55 Hp)?

1.5 l
1488 cm³
90.8 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1950 Porsche 1500 (55 Hp)?

4, Boxer

What is the drivetrain of 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.

What is the length of 1950 Porsche 356 Coupe?

3870 mm
152.36 in.

What is the width of 1950 Porsche 356 Coupe?

1655 mm
65.16 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1950 Porsche 356 Coupe 1500 (55 Hp)?

765 kg
1687 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1950 Porsche 356 Coupe 1500 (55 Hp)?

1200 kg
2646 lbs.

What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1950 Porsche 356 Coupe 1500 (55 Hp)?

4, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

Porsche

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 type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

8-9 l/100 km 29.4 - 26.1 US mpg
35.3 - 31.4 UK mpg
12.5 - 11.1 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

14.6 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

14.6 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

13.9 sec

Maximum speed

167 km/h 104 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

Engine configuration

Boxer

Cylinder Bore

80 mm 3.15 in.

Piston Stroke

74 mm 2.91 in.

Compression ratio

6.5:1

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

765 kg 1687 lbs.

Max. weight

1200 kg 2646 lbs.

Max load

435 kg 959 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 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 1500 (55 Hp) /1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955/