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1959 - Porsche - 356A 1600 GS 692/3 Carrera GT

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1. 356A 1600 GS 692/3 Carrera GT 1959
General Information
Make Porsche
Model 356A 1600 GS 692/3 Carrera GT
Production Year 1959
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2100 mm     (82,7 in)
Front Track
Rear Track
Length 3950 mm     (155,5 in)
Width 1676 mm     (66 in)
Height 1295 mm     (51 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,88
Weight 835 kg     (1839,2 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 79,6 litre   (17,5 Imp gal ,  21 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Porsche
Engine Location Rear
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Air
Engine Type DOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement F-4
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 8 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 1587 cc     (96,85 cu in)
Bore 87,5 mm     (3,44 in)
Stroke 66 mm     (2,6 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,33
Unitary Capacity 396,75 cc/cylinder    (24,21 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 9,8 : 1
Fuel System Type 2 We carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 115 HP     (85,8 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 6500 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque
Maximum Engine Torque rpm
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 126 N.m    (6500 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 137,7 HP/ton    (102,7 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 72,5 HP/litre    (54 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 201 km/h   (124,9 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio
Final Drive Ratio
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.TB.
Suspension (rear) I.TB.
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)