1963 - Porsche - 356C

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 356C 1963
General Information
Make Porsche
Model 356C
Production Year 1963
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2+2 FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2100 mm     (82,7 in)
Front Track
Rear Track
Length 4013 mm     (158 in)
Width 1676 mm     (66 in)
Height 1321 mm     (52 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,91
Weight 934 kg     (2057,3 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient 0,34
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Porsche
Engine Location Rear
Engine Alignment
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Air
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement F-4
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 8 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 1582 cc     (96,54 cu in)
Bore 82,5 mm     (3,25 in)
Stroke 74 mm     (2,91 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,11
Unitary Capacity 395,5 cc/cylinder    (24,13 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 8,5 : 1
Fuel System Type 2 So carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 74 HP     (55,2 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5000 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 117 N.m     (86,3 lb.ft ,  11,9 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3700 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 105,4 N.m    (5000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 79,2 HP/ton    (59,1 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 46,8 HP/litre    (34,9 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph 13,5 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 18,8 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 172 km/h   (106,9 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio
Final Drive Ratio 4,43 : 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)
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)