Porsche 356 Convertible 1959 specs
General information
| Model: | Porsche 356 Convertible |
| Year: | 1959 |
| Category: | Sport cars |
| Manufacturer: | Porsche |
| Seats: | 4 |
Engine and transmission
| Valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Engine type: | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Engine location: | Rear |
| Displacement: | 1588 ccm |
| Max power: | 75.7 PS (56 kW) at 5000 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 119 Nm at 3700 Rev. per min. |
| Bore x stroke: | 82.5 x 74 mm (3.2 x 2.9 inches) |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Fuel type: | Gasoline |
Speed and acceleration
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.0885 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Chassis type: | Cabriolet |
| Max no. of doors: | 2 |
| Passenger space: | 3550 litres (938 gallons) |
| Aerodynamic dragcoefisient: | 0.3 |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front brakes: | Drums |
| Rear brakes: | Drums |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 855 kg (1885 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 4020 mm (158.3 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1680 mm (66.1 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1230 mm (48.4 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2130 mm (83.9 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 52 litres (13.74 gallons) |
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