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Porsche 356A 1600 GS 692/3 Carrera GT

Bodywork

type 2S FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 87.50 mm × 66.00 mm 3.44 in × 2.6 in
Cylinders F-4
Displace 1.6 litre 1587 cc (96.845 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 9.80:1
Fuel system 2 We 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 201 km/h (125 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 137.72 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep
Specific torque
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Air
Bore / stroke ratio 1.33
Unitary capacity 396.75 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) 3950 mm
Length (inches) 155.5 in
Width (milimeters) 1676 mm
Width (inches) 66 in
Height (milimeters) 1295 mm
Height (inches) 51 in
L:W ratio 1.88
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 835 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1841 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 79.6 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 17.5 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 21 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

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

General information

RAC rating 19.0
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1959 Porsche 356A 1600 GS 692/3 Carrera GT PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1959

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