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Porsche 356 1600 SC

(1963 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)PorscheIssued from1963
Model356 1600 SCIssued until
Serie356Number made
Model familyBody construction
Model code356CBody designation
ManufacturerPorscheCountryDE

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typefixed-head coupéNumber of seats2+2
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
Width1670 mm / 65.7 in / 65.7 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.91
Height1314 mm / 51.7 in / 51.7 inTotal (curb) weight934 kg / 2059 lb / 2059 lb
Wheelbase2100 mm / 82.7 in / 82.7 inDry weight
Track front1308 mm / 51.5 in / 51.5 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1270 mm / 50.0 in / 50.0 inFuel capacity50 l / 11.0 UK gal / 13.2 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 ratio9.5 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power70.8 kW / 96.3 hp / 96.3 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque at
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm
CoolantairMax. net output69.9 kW / 95.0 bhp / 95.0 bhp
Catalytic converternoSpecific output60.1 kW/l / 1.339 bhp/cu in / 1.339 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears4
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio3.77
  Final gear (drive) ratio4.03

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio101.71 kW/ton / 138.29 bhp/ton / 138.29 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 alignment
Steering  
Turns lock-to-lock2.30Turning circle10.20 m / 33.46 ft / 33.46 ft
Suspension frontI.TB.Suspension rearI.TB.
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardisc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

Technical specifications and performance data of Porsche 356 1600 SC

 
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