(1952 model)
| Marque (make) | Porsche | Issued from | 1952 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 356 | Issued until | |
| Serie | 356 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Porsche | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 2+2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 3850 mm / 151.6 in / 151.6 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1661 mm / 65.4 in / 65.4 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.83 |
| Height | 1302 mm / 51.3 in / 51.3 in | Total (curb) weight | 765 kg / 1687 lb / 1687 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2100 mm / 82.7 in / 82.7 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1289 mm / 50.7 in / 50.7 in | Weight distribution (front) | 44.7 % / 44.7 % / 44.7 % |
| Track rear | 1251 mm / 49.3 in / 49.3 in | Fuel capacity |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | 1.61 m2 / 17.3 sq ft / 17.3 sq ft | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | flat (horizontally opposed, boxer) | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Porsche | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 80.0 mm / 3.15 in / 3.15 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 74.0 mm / 2.91 in / 2.91 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.08 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 1488 cm3 / 90.8 cu in / 90.8 cu in | |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 372.00 cm3/cylinder / 22.701 cu in/cylinder / 22.701 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 7.0 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 41.0 kW / 55.7 hp / 55.7 hp at 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 106.0 Nm / 78.2 lbft / 78.2 lbft at 3200 rpm / 3200 rpm / 3200 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | air | Max. net output | 40.5 kW / 55.1 bhp / 55.1 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 37.0 kW/l / 0.824 bhp/cu in / 0.824 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 71.24 Nm/l / 0.623 lbft/cu in / 0.623 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.80 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 4.38 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 10.60 s / 10.60 s / 10.60 s | Top (maximal) speed | 140 km/h / 87 mph / 87 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 17.00 s / 17.00 s / 17.00 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 71.90 kW/ton / 97.76 bhp/ton / 97.76 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | rear | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.TB. | Suspension rear | LA.TB. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | 2L servo-assisted | Brakes rear | LT,A hydraulic |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Porsche 356
