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Porsche 356 Super 90

(1959 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)PorscheIssued from1959
Model356 Super 90Issued until
Serie356Number made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerPorscheCountryDE

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typefixed-head coupéNumber of seats2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4013 mm / 158.0 in / 158.0 inGround clearance152 mm / 6.0 in / 6.0 in
Width1676 mm / 66.0 in / 66.0 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.91
Height1321 mm / 52.0 in / 52.0 inTotal (curb) weight934 kg / 2059 lb / 2059 lb
Wheelbase2100 mm / 82.7 in / 82.7 inDry weight
Track front1289 mm / 50.7 in / 50.7 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1270 mm / 50.0 in / 50.0 inFuel capacity52 l / 11.5 UK gal / 13.8 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient0.340Frontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typeflat (horizontally opposed, boxer) Total number of valves8
Engine ManufacturerPorscheValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore82.5 mm / 3.25 in / 3.25 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke74.0 mm / 2.91 in / 2.91 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio1.11
Engine Main bearingsEngine displacement1582 cm3 / 96.5 cu in / 96.5 cu in
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Unitary capacity395.50 cm3/cylinder / 24.135 cu in/cylinder / 24.135 cu in/cylinder
SumpCompression ratio9.0 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power67.1 kW / 91.2 hp / 91.2 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque134.0 Nm / 98.8 lbft / 98.8 lbft at 4300 rpm / 4300 rpm / 4300 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm
CoolantairMax. net output66.2 kW / 90.0 bhp / 90.0 bhp
Catalytic converternoSpecific output56.9 kW/l / 1.268 bhp/cu in / 1.268 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque84.70 Nm/l / 0.741 lbft/cu in / 0.741 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears4
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.85
  Final gear (drive) ratio4.43

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed179 km/h / 111 mph / 111 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)11.50 s / 11.50 s / 11.50 sPower-to-weight ratio96.36 kW/ton / 131.01 bhp/ton / 131.01 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions

Chassis

Engine locationrearEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steering  
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontI.TB.Suspension rearI.TB.
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontdrumBrakes reardrum
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

Technical specifications and performance data of Porsche 356 Super 90

 
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