Porsche 356 1948–1955

1 generation

No photos yet1.1 MT (40 hp)

General information

Number of doors2

CountryGermany

Steering wheel positionLeft

Car classS

At a glance

Engine1086 cm3 Gasoline

Power40 hp

GearboxManual

Origin

Germany

Series

Cabriolet Coupe

Trim

1.1 MT (40 hp)1.3 MT (44 PS)1.5 MT (55 hp)1.5 MT (70 hp)

Specifications

Engine

Capacity1086 cm3

Valves per cylinder2

Turnover of maximum torque2800 RPM

Max power (kW)29 kW

Engine power39 PS

Number of cylinders4

Engine power40 hp

Max power at RPM4000 RPM

Stroke cycle64.0 mm

Compression ratio7

Maximum torque70 N*m

Cylinder bore73.5 mm

Injection typecarburetor

Engine typeGasoline

Boost typenone

Timing beltOHV

Cylinder layoutopposed

Engine placementRear

Engine codeType 369

Engine modelType 369

Bodywork

Back track width1250 mm

Front track width1290 mm

Height1300 mm

Clearance152 mm

Width1660 mm

Number of seater2

Wheelbase2100 mm

Length3850 mm

Body typeCoupe

Gearbox and handling

Number of gear4

Gearbox typeManual

Drive wheelsRear wheel drive

Operating characteristics

Max speed140 km/h

Acceleration (0-100 km/h)24.0 s

Fuel tank capacity52 l

Fuel80

Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km8.0 l

Suspension and brakes

Front brakesdrum

Rear brakesdrum

Front suspensionIndependent, Torsion

Back suspensionIndependent, Torsion

Grades & features

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