Porsche 356 1.5 Manual (55 hp)

Generation 1 · 1948–1955

General

Car class
S
Steering wheel position
Left

Body

Body type
Coupe
Number of doors
2
Number of seats
2

Dimensions

Width
1660 mm
Length
3850 mm
Height
1300 mm
Wheelbase
2100 mm
Front track
1290 mm
Rear track
1250 mm

Engine

Engine type
Petrol
Engine capacity
1,488 cm³
Engine power
55 hp
Max power RPM
4,400 rpm
Maximum torque
106 Nm
Aspiration
Carburetor
Boost type
None
Cylinder layout
Boxer
Number of cylinders
4
Compression ratio
6.8
Valves per cylinder
2
Max power (kW)
41 kW
Max torque RPM
2,800 rpm
Bore
80 mm
Stroke
74 mm
Engine layout
Rear-wheel drive
Engine code
Type 527
Engine model
Type 527
Valvetrain
OHV

Transmission

Gearbox type
Manual
Number of gears
4
Drive wheels
Rear-wheel drive

Suspension & Brakes

Front suspension
Independent, Torsion
Rear suspension
Independent, Torsion
Front brakes
Drum
Rear brakes
Drum

Fuel Economy

Fuel tank capacity
52 L
Combined fuel consumption
10 l/100 km
Fuel grade
80 octane

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