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Porsche 356 Coupe 1500 (55 Hp) 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955
Porsche 356 Coupe 1500 (55 Hp) 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955
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General information

Name

Porsche 356 Coupe 1500 (55 Hp) 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955

Brand

Porsche
Model

356
Generation

356 Coupe
Year of production

1950

Number of seats

2

Number of doors

2

Body type

Coupe
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

1500 (55 Hp)

Power

55 Hp @ 4400 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

8-9 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

14.6 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

167 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
55 Hp @ 4400 rpm.
Power per litre
37 Hp/l
Engine displacement
1488 cm3
Number of cylinders
4
Position of cylinders
Boxer
Cylinder bore
80 mm
Piston stroke
74 mm
Compression ratio
6.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
OHV

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

765 kg

Max weight (kg)

1200 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

55 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

3870 mm

Width (mm)

1655 mm

Height (mm)

1300 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2100 mm

Front track (mm)

1250 mm

Rear track (mm)

1290 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

10.2 m

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

manual

Front suspension system

Torsion

Rear suspension system

Torsion

Front brakes

Drum, 280 mm

Rear brakes

Drum, 280 mm

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

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