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Porsche 356B 1600S Super

Bodywork

type 2S 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 Ze 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
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 88.31 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 945.3 kPa (137.1 psi)
Specific torque 75.22 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) 3956 mm
Length (inches) 155.7 in
Width (milimeters) 1664 mm
Width (inches) 65.5 in
Height (milimeters) 1308 mm
Height (inches) 51.5 in
L:W ratio 1.88
Ground clearance (milimeters) 165 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 6.5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 838 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1847 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
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Rear
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering worm & peg
Turns lock-to-lock 2.300
Turning circle 11.00 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 0.81
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 1959 Porsche 356B 1600S Super PDF Manual
356B 1600S Super picture
Designer unknown
Year 1959

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