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1958 - Porsche - 356A 1600 GS 692/2 Carrera GT

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 356A 1600 GS 692/2 Carrera GT 1958
General Information
Make Porsche
Model 356A 1600 GS 692/2 Carrera GT
Production Year 1958
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 910 kg     (2004,4 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 52,3 litre   (11,5 Imp gal ,  13,8 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 9,5 : 1
Fuel System Type 2 So carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 105 HP     (78,3 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 6500 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 120 N.m     (88,6 lb.ft ,  12,2 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 5200 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 115 N.m    (6500 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 115,4 HP/ton    (86 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 66,2 HP/litre    (49,3 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 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,9 : 1
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)