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1954 - Porsche - 356 1500 GS Carrera

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 356 1500 GS Carrera 1954
General Information
Make Porsche
Model 356 1500 GS Carrera
Production Year 1954
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 1308 mm     (51,5 in)
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 780 kg     (1718,1 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 1498 cc     (91,41 cu in)
Bore 85 mm     (3,35 in)
Stroke 66 mm     (2,6 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,29
Unitary Capacity 374,5 cc/cylinder    (22,85 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 8,5 : 1
Fuel System Type 2 We carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 110 HP     (82 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 6400 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 133 N.m     (98,2 lb.ft ,  13,6 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 5200 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 122,4 N.m    (6400 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 141 HP/ton    (105,2 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 73,4 HP/litre    (54,8 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 4,3 : 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)