Porsche 356 Coupe
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Key specs

Porsche 356 Coupe 1950, 1955

What is the body type?Coupe, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
What is the fuel economy?8-9 l/100 km
How fast is the car?167 km/h
0-100 km/h: 14.6 sec
How much power?55 Hp, Nm
What is the engine size? l
1488 cm3
How many cylinders?4, Boxer
How long is this vehicle?3870 mm
How wide is the vehicle?1655 mm
What is the curb weigh?765 kg
What is the gross weigh?1200 kg
How many gears?4
What type is the gearbox?manual transmission

1950-1955 Porsche 356 Coupe 1500 (55 Hp) Specs 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955

General information
Brand Porsche
Model 356
Generation 356
Modification (Engine) 1500 (55 Hp)
Start of production 1950
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Seats2
Doors2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 8-9 l/100 km 29.4 - 26.13 US mpg
35.31 - 31.39 UK mpg
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph14.6 sec
Maximum speed167 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio13.9 kg/Hp kg/Hp
Engine specs
Power 55 Hp @ 4400 rpm.
Power per litre 37 Hp/l
Engine location Rear, Longitudinal
Engine displacement1488 cm3
Number of cylinders4
Position of cylindersBoxer
Cylinder Bore80 mm
Piston Stroke74 mm
Compression ratio6.5
Number of valves per cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Engine oil capacity2.5 l
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 765 kg
Max. weight 1200 kg
Max load 435 kg
Fuel tank capacity 55 l
Dimensions
Length 3870 mm
Width 1655 mm
Height 1300 mm
Wheelbase 2100 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.2 m
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission) 4
Front suspension Torsion
Rear suspension Torsion
Front brakes Drum, 280 mm
Rear brakes Drum, 280 mm
Steering type Worm-reduction unit
Power steering Hydraulic Steering