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Porsche 356 A 1.6

General information

ModelPorsche 356 A 1.6
Year1958
Rating54 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1582 ccm (96.53 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 4-speed

Engine and transmission

Displacement1582 ccm (96.53 cubic inches)
Engine typeBoxer, 4 cylinder
Max power75.7 PS (56 kW or 75 HP) at 5000 Rev. per min.
Max torque119.00 Nm (12.1 kgf-m or 87.8 ft.lbs) at 3700 Rev. per min.
Valves per cylinder2
GearboxManual, 4-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.0956 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors2
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDrums
Rear brakesDrums

Dimensions and weight

Weight795 kg (1,752.7 pounds)
Overall length3960 mm (155.9 inches)
Overall width1680 mm (66.1 inches)
Overall height1320 mm (52.0 inches)
Wheelbase2110 mm (83.1 inches)
Fuel capacity52.0 litres (13.74 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
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