Porsche 356 356 Coupe
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Porsche - 356 Coupe

Details-
BrandPorsche
Model356
Generation356 Coupe
Modification1500 (55 Hp)
Start Of Production1950
End Of Production1955

Performance

The Porsche 356 has an acceleration of 0-100 km/h in 14.6 seconds and a maximum speed of 167 km/h (103.77 mph).

Specs-
Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph14.6 sec
Max Speed167 km/h 103.77 mph

Body & Dimensions

The car is a two-door, two-seater coupe (model 356) with a length of 3870 mm (152.36 in.), width of 1655 mm (65.16 in.), and height of 1300 mm (51.18 in.). It has a wheelbase of 2100 mm (82.68 in.), front track of 1250 mm (49.21 in.), and rear track of 1290 mm (50.79 in.). The car has a minimum turning circle of 10.2 m (33.46 ft.) and a ride height/ground clearance of 175 mm (6.89 in.).

Specs-
Rating
Body TypeCoupe
Seats2
Doors2
Length3870 mm 152.36 in.
Width1655 mm 65.16 in.
Height1300 mm 51.18 in.
Wheelbase2100 mm 82.68 in.
Front Track1250 mm 49.21 in.
Rear Track1290 mm 50.79 in.
Min Turning Circle10.2 m 33.46 ft.
Ride Height Ground Clearance175 mm 6.89 in.

Fuel Consumption

The car is a 356 model that runs on petrol/gasoline, with a combined fuel consumption of 8-9 l/100 km (29.4 - 26.13 US mpg, 35.31 - 31.39 UK mpg, 12.5 - 11.11 km/l).

Specs-
Rating
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Combined8-9 l/100 km 29.4 - 26.13 US mpg 35.31 - 31.39 UK mpg 12.5 - 11.11 km/l

Engine & Transmission

The car in question is a 356 model with an internal combustion engine that generates 55 Hp at 4400 rpm, offering a power-to-liter ratio of 37 Hp/l. The engine, which is rear-mounted and longitudinal, has a displacement of 1488 cm3 and features a boxer configuration with 4 cylinders and 2 valves per cylinder. The carburettor-fed, naturally aspirated engine has an OHV valvetrain and a 6.5 compression ratio. The vehicle has a rear-wheel drive system, a 4-speed manual transmission, and torsion-based front and rear suspensions. The engine oil capacity is 3.5 l, and it uses 20W-50 oil.

Specs-
Rating
Powertrain ArchitectureInternal Combustion engine
Power55 Hp @ 4400 rpm.
Power Per Litre37 Hp/l
Engine LayoutRear, Longitudinal
Engine Displacement1488 cm3 90.8 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders4
Engine ConfigurationBoxer
Cylinder Bore80 mm 3.15 in.
Piston Stroke74 mm 2.91 in.
Compression Ratio6.5
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder2
Fuel Injection SystemCarburettor
Engine AspirationNaturally aspirated engine
ValvetrainOHV
Engine Oil Capacity3.5 l 3.7 US qt | 3.08 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification20W-50
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive WheelRear wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox4 gears, manual transmission
Front SuspensionTorsion
Rear SuspensionTorsion

Brakes

The 356 model car features drum brakes with a diameter of 280 mm on both the front and rear wheels. It also comes equipped with a worm-reduction unit steering type and hydraulic power steering.

Specs-
Rating
Front BrakesDrum, 280 mm
Rear BrakesDrum, 280 mm
Steering TypeWorm-reduction unit
Power SteeringHydraulic Steering

Weight & Capacity

The Porsche 356 is a lightweight and powerful car with a weight-to-power ratio of 13.9 kg/Hp, 71.9 Hp/tonne. It has a kerb weight of 765 kg and a maximum weight of 1200 kg. The car has a fuel tank capacity of 55 liters.

Specs-
Rating
Weight To Power Ratio13.9 kg/Hp, 71.9 Hp/tonne
Kerb Weight765 kg 1686.54 lbs.
Max Weight1200 kg 2645.55 lbs.
Max Load435 kg 959.01 lbs.
Fuel Tank Capacity55 l 14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs for Porsche - 356 Coupe

This car has two doors.

The ride height/ground clearance of this car is 175 mm (6.89 in.).

This car is a coupe.

The Porsche 356 accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 14.6 seconds.

The maximum speed of the Porsche 356 is 167 km/h (103.77 mph).

The Porsche 356 has average acceleration and top speed for its class.

This car uses petrol/gasoline.

The combined fuel consumption of this car is 8-9 l/100 km (29.4 - 26.13 US mpg, 35.31 - 31.39 UK mpg, 12.5 - 11.11 km/l).

The model of this car is 356.

The car generates 55 Hp at 4400 rpm.

The car has a rear, longitudinal, 4-cylinder, boxer engine.

The internal combustion engine drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drum brakes

280 mm

Worm-reduction unit with hydraulic power steering

1948-1965

Sleek design, agile handling, and powerful engine

Rich history and iconic design

The weight-to-power ratio of the Porsche 356 is 13.9 kg/Hp, 71.9 Hp/tonne.

The kerb weight of the Porsche 356 is 765 kg or 1686.54 lbs.

The fuel tank capacity of the Porsche 356 is 55 liters or 14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal.