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Porsche 356 Carrera 2

Bodywork

type 2S FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 92.00 mm × 74.00 mm 3.62 in × 2.91 in
Cylinders F-4
Displace 2 litre 1966 cc (119.973 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 9.50:1
Fuel system 2 So carbs
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 200 km/h (124 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 126.48 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1029.1 kPa (149.3 psi)
Specific torque 81.89 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Air
Bore / stroke ratio 1.24
Unitary capacity 491.5 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) 152 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 6 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1012 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2231 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 52.3 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 11.5 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 13.8 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.390
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Rear
Engine alignment Unknown
Drive RWD
Steering cam & peg
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres 165 x 15
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Di
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 0.85
Final drive ratio 4.43

General information

RAC rating 21.0
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1962 Porsche 356 Carrera 2 PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1962

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