Porsche 356 Coupe 1500 (55 Hp) 1950

General Information

Modification (Engine)

1500 (55 Hp)

Start of production

1950 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Seats

Doors

End of production

1955 year

Engine

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1290 mm

Width

1655 mm

Height

1300 mm

Length

3870 mm

Front track

1250 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

0.2

Wheelbase

2100 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

175 mm

Performance Characteristics

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

14.6 sec

Weight-to-power ratio

13.9 kg/Hp, 71.9 Hp/tonne

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

8 l

Maximum speed

167 km/h

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

13.9 sec

Volume and Weight

Max load

435 kg

Kerb Weight

765 kg

Fuel tank capacity

55 l

Max. weight

1200 kg

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

4 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Torsion

Rear suspension

Torsion

Front brakes

Drum, 280 mm

Rear brakes

Drum, 280 mm

Steering type

Worm-reduction unit

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Porsche 356 1500 (55 Hp)