(1959 model)
| Marque (make) | Porsche | Issued from | 1959 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 356A | 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 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 3959 mm / 155.9 in / 155.9 in | Ground clearance | 152 mm / 6.0 in / 6.0 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1664 mm / 65.5 in / 65.5 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.89 |
| Height | 1308 mm / 51.5 in / 51.5 in | Total (curb) weight | 820 kg / 1808 lb / 1808 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) | |
| Track rear | 1270 mm / 50.0 in / 50.0 in | Fuel capacity | 52 l / 11.5 UK gal / 13.8 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 | 82.5 mm / 3.25 in / 3.25 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 74.0 mm / 2.91 in / 2.91 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.11 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 1582 cm3 / 96.5 cu in / 96.5 cu in | |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 395.50 cm3/cylinder / 24.135 cu in/cylinder / 24.135 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 8.5 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 52.2 kW / 71.0 hp / 71.0 hp at 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 111.0 Nm / 81.9 lbft / 81.9 lbft at 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | air | Max. net output | 51.5 kW / 70.0 bhp / 70.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 44.2 kW/l / 0.985 bhp/cu in / 0.985 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 70.16 Nm/l / 0.614 lbft/cu in / 0.614 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.88 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 4.43 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 177 km/h / 110 mph / 110 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 13.50 s / 13.50 s / 13.50 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 85.37 kW/ton / 116.07 bhp/ton / 116.07 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 356A
