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Porsche 356 1500 GS Carrera

Bodywork

type 2+2 FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 85.00 mm × 66.00 mm 3.35 in × 2.6 in
Cylinders F-4
Displace 1.5 litre 1498 cc (91.414 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.50:1
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 141.03 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1115.7 kPa (161.8 psi)
Specific torque 88.79 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Air
Bore / stroke ratio 1.29
Unitary capacity 374.5 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)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 780 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1720 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 1.00
Final drive ratio 4.30

General information

RAC rating 17.9
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1954 Porsche 356 1500 GS Carrera PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1954

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