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1950 1500 (55 Hp)

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Brand

Porsche

Model

356

Modification

1500 (55 Hp)

Body Type

Coupe

Start of production

1950

End of production

1955

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

55 l 14.53 US gal
12.1 UK gal

Engine displacement

1488 cm³ 90.8 cu. In.

Power

55 hp (at 4400 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

167 km/h 104 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

4

Kerb weight

765 kg 1686.5 lbs

Length

3870 mm 152.36 in

Width

1655 mm 65.16 in

Doors

2

Seats

2

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Combined

8 - 9 l/100 km 29.4 - 26.13 US mpg
35.31 - 31.39 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

167 km/h 104 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

14.6 sec

0 - 60 mph

13.9 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

Carburettor

Engine Location

Rear, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

1488 cm³ 90.8 cu. In.

Power

55 hp (at 4400 rpm)

Number of cylinders

4

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

Boxer

Cylinder Bore

80 mm 3.15 in

Piston Stroke

74 mm 2.91 in

Compression ratio

6.5

Valvetrain

OHV

Engine oil capacity

3.5 l 3.71 US qt
3.08 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

low Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

3870 mm 152.36 in

Width

1655 mm 65.16 in

Height

1300 mm 51.18 in

Wheelbase

2100 mm 82.68 in

Front track

1250 mm 49.21 in

Rear (Back) track

1290 mm 50.79 in

Ride height

175 mm 6.89 in

Turning diameter

10.2 m 33.46 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

4

Brakes

- Front

Drum, 280 mm

- Rear

Drum, 280 mm

Steering type

Worm-reduction unit

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Torsion

- Rear

Torsion

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

765 kg 1686.5 lbs

Max. weight

1200 kg 2645.5 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Max. roof load

435 kg 959 lbs

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Porsche 356 Coupe 1500 (55 Hp) is made in 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955