(1954 model)
| Marque (make) | Porsche | Issued from | 1954 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 356 1500 GS Carrera | 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 | 3950 mm / 155.5 in / 155.5 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1676 mm / 66.0 in / 66.0 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.88 |
| Height | 1295 mm / 51.0 in / 51.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 780 kg / 1720 lb / 1720 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2100 mm / 82.7 in / 82.7 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1308 mm / 51.5 in / 51.5 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | Fuel capacity | 80 l / 17.5 UK gal / 21.0 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 85.0 mm / 3.35 in / 3.35 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 66.0 mm / 2.60 in / 2.60 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.29 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 1498 cm3 / 91.4 cu in / 91.4 cu in | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Unitary capacity | 374.50 cm3/cylinder / 22.853 cu in/cylinder / 22.853 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 8.5 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 82.0 kW / 111.5 hp / 111.5 hp at 6400 rpm / 6400 rpm / 6400 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 133.0 Nm / 98.1 lbft / 98.1 lbft at 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | air | Max. net output | 80.9 kW / 110.0 bhp / 110.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 73.4 kW/l / 1.635 bhp/cu in / 1.635 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 88.79 Nm/l / 0.777 lbft/cu in / 0.777 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1.00 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 4.30 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 201 km/h / 125 mph / 125 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 141.03 kW/ton / 191.75 bhp/ton / 191.75 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 | I.TB. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | drum | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Porsche 356 1500 GS Carrera
