Porsche 356 1600 1956 specs
General information
| Model: | Porsche 356 1600 |
| Year: | 1956 |
| Category: | Small city/economy cars |
| Manufacturer: | Porsche |
| Seats: | 2 |
Engine and transmission
| Engine type: | Boxer, 4 cylinder |
| Engine location: | Rear, longitudinal |
| Displacement: | 1582 ccm |
| Max power: | 60.8 PS (45 kW) at 4500 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 110 Nm at 2800 Rev. per min. |
| Compression: | 7.5:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 82.5 x 74 mm (3.2 x 2.9 inches) |
| Cooling system: | Air |
| Gearbox: | Manual, 4-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Top speed: | 163 km/h (101.3 mph) |
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.0714 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Chassis type: | Coupe |
| Max no. of doors: | 2 |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front brakes: | Drums |
| Rear brakes: | Drums |
| Turn circle: | 9 m (354.3 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 852 kg (1878.3 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 3960 mm (155.9 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1680 mm (66.1 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1300 mm (51.2 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2110 mm (83.1 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 52 litres (13.74 gallons) |
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) |






















