1959 - Porsche - 356A

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 356A 1959
General Information
Make Porsche
Model 356A
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 1289 mm     (50,7 in)
Rear Track 1270 mm     (50 in)
Length 3959 mm     (155,9 in)
Width 1664 mm     (65,5 in)
Height 1308 mm     (51,5 in)
Ground Clearance 152 mm     (6 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,89
Weight 820 kg     (1806,2 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 70 HP     (52,2 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4500 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 111 N.m     (81,9 lb.ft ,  11,3 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2800 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 110,8 N.m    (4500 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 85,4 HP/ton    (63,7 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 44,2 HP/litre    (33 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
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 177 km/h   (110 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 0,88 : 1
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) Dr/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)