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Porsche 356 A
General information | |
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| Model | Porsche 356 A |
| Year | 1959 |
| Category | Cabriolets/sport cars |
| Rating | 54.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 1588 ccm (96.90 cubic inches) |
| Seats | 2 |
| Drive | Rear wheels |
| Transmission | Manual, 4-speed |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine location | Rear, longitudinal |
| Displacement | 1588 ccm (96.90 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | Boxer, 4 cylinder |
| Compression | 8.5:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 82.5 x 74.0 mm (3.2 x 2.9 inches) |
| Fuel system | Carburetor |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Gearbox | Manual, 4-speed |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Top speed | 177.0 km/h (110.0 mph) |
| 0-60 miles | 13.5 seconds |
Exterior and interior | |
| Chassis type | Coupe |
| Max no. of doors | 2 |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 820 kg (1,807.8 pounds) |
| Overall length | 3970 mm (156.3 inches) |
| Overall width | 1670 mm (65.7 inches) |
| Overall height | 1320 mm (52.0 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 160 mm (6.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2110 mm (83.1 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 52.0 litres (13.74 gallons) |
