1952 - Porsche - 356

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 356 1952
General Information
Make Porsche
Model 356
Production Year 1952
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 1289 mm     (50,7 in)
Rear Track 1251 mm     (49,3 in)
Length 3850 mm     (151,6 in)
Width 1661 mm     (65,4 in)
Height 1302 mm     (51,3 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,83
Weight 765 kg     (1685 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear) %44,7 / %55,3
Fuel Capacity
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area 1,61
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Porsche
Engine Location Rear
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
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 1488 cc     (90,8 cu in)
Bore 80 mm     (3,15 in)
Stroke 74 mm     (2,91 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,08
Unitary Capacity 372 cc/cylinder    (22,7 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 7 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 So carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 55 HP     (41 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4400 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 106 N.m     (78,2 lb.ft ,  10,8 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3200 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 89 N.m    (4400 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 71,9 HP/ton    (53,6 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 37 HP/litre    (27,6 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 10,6 s
0 - 60 mph 17 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h -1 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 20,1 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 140 km/h   (87 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 0,8 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,38 : 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) LA.TB.
Brakes (front/rear) 2LS/LT-AH
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)