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Bodywork

type 2+2 FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 80.00 mm × 74.00 mm 3.15 in × 2.91 in
Cylinders F-4
Displace 1.5 litre 1488 cc (90.803 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 7.00:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
Maximum power 55.8 PS (55.0 bhp) (41 kW) @ 4400 rpm
0-50 mph 10.60 s
0-60 mph 17.00 s
0-100 mph -1.00 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 20.10 s
Standing km
Top speed 140 km/h (87 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 71.9 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 106.0 Nm (78 ft·lb) (10.8 kgm) @ 3200 rpm
bmep 895.2 kPa (129.8 psi)
Specific torque 71.24 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Air
Bore / stroke ratio 1.08
Unitary capacity 372 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) 3850 mm
Length (inches) 151.6 in
Width (milimeters) 1661 mm
Width (inches) 65.4 in
Height (milimeters) 1302 mm
Height (inches) 51.3 in
L:W ratio 1.83
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 765 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1687 lb
Weight distribuiton 44.70 %
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (US Gal)

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area 1.61 m2
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Rear
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R 2LS/LT-AH
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 0.80
Final drive ratio 4.38

General information

RAC rating 15.9
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1952 Porsche 356 PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1952

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