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The Porsche 356 was the first model introduced by the Porsche company. Below you will find the specifications of the production cars from 1950 – 1955.

1950-1955 Porsche 356 Specifications

Prices New:

* $4,200 for 1952 coupe
* $4,400 for 1954 Super
* $3,500 for 1955 Speedster

Dimensions:
Length (inches) Wheelbase (inches) Weight (pounds)
152.0-156.0 82.7 1,657-1,830

Engines:

This is the first post of many on Porsche specifications. We are starting from the beginning with the 1948-1950 Porsche 356 Gmünd.

Country of origin Germany
Chassis number 356-050
Numbers built 47
Produced from 1948 – 1950
Body design Erwin Komenda

Engine
Configuration B 4
Location Rear, longitudinally mounted
Displacement 1.086 liter / 66.3 cu in
Bore / Stroke 73.5 mm (2.9 in) / 64.0 mm (2.5 in)
Compression 6.2:1
Valvetrain 2 valves / cylinder, OHV
Fuel feed 2 Solex 32 PBI Carburettors
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated

Drivetrain
Chassis/body aluminium body on steel platform frame
Front suspension independent, transverse torsion bar, telescopic shock absorbers
Rear suspension independent, swing axles, transverse torsion bar, telescopic shock absorbers
Steering worm and nut
Brakes drums, all-round
Gearbox 4 speed Manual
Drive Rear wheel drive

Dimensions
Weight 612 kilo / 1349.2 lbs
Length / Width / Height 3850 mm (151.6 in) / 1660 mm (65.4 in) / 1300 mm (51.2 in)
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) 2100 mm (82.7 in) / 1290 mm (50.8 in) / 1250 mm (49.2 in)

Performance figures
Power 40 bhp / 30 KW @ 4000 rpm
Torque 70 Nm / 52 ft lbs @ 3300 rpm
BHP/Liter 37 bhp / liter
Power to weight 0.07 bhp / kg
Top Speed 142 km/h / 88 mph

The stats for this car where originally found at Ultimatecarpage.

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