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1959 - Porsche - 356B 1600S Super

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1. 356B 1600S Super 1959
General Information
Make Porsche
Model 356B 1600S Super
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 1308 mm     (51,5 in)
Rear Track 1270 mm     (50 in)
Length 3956 mm     (155,7 in)
Width 1664 mm     (65,5 in)
Height 1308 mm     (51,5 in)
Ground Clearance 165 mm     (6,5 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,88
Weight 838 kg     (1845,8 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 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 Ze 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 119 N.m     (87,8 lb.ft ,  12,1 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 88,3 HP/ton    (65,8 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
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
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 0,81 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,43 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type worm & peg
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 2,3
Turning Circle Diameter 11 m    (36,1 ft)
Suspension (front) I.TA.TB.
Suspension (rear) I.SwAx.TB.
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)