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Porsche 356 1600

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 7.50:1
Fuel system 2 So carbs
Maximum power
0-50 mph 10.60 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph -1.00 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 19.50 s
Standing km
Top speed 163 km/h (101 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 69.41 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 873.8 kPa (126.7 psi)
Specific torque 69.53 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) 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) 152 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 6 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 850 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1874 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
Turns lock-to-lock 2.300
Turning circle 9.40 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 0.82
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 1956 Porsche 356 1600 PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1956

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