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Porsche 356C

Bodywork

type 2+2 FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 82.50 mm × 74.00 mm 3.25 in × 2.91 in
Cylinders F-4
Displace 1.6 litre 1582 cc (96.54 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.50:1
Fuel system 2 So carbs
Maximum power 75 PS (74.0 bhp) (55.2 kW) @ 5000 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 13.50 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 18.80 s
Standing km
Top speed 172 km/h (107 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 79.23 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 117.0 Nm (86 ft·lb) (11.9 kgm) @ 3700 rpm
bmep 929.4 kPa (134.8 psi)
Specific torque 73.96 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Air
Bore / stroke ratio 1.11
Unitary capacity 395.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2100 mm
wheelbase 82.7 in
Length (milimeters) 4013 mm
Length (inches) 158 in
Width (milimeters) 1676 mm
Width (inches) 66 in
Height (milimeters) 1321 mm
Height (inches) 52 in
L:W ratio 1.91
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 934 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2059 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (US Gal)

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.340
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Rear
Engine alignment Unknown
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio 4.43

General information

RAC rating 16.9
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1963 Porsche 356C PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1963

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