Porsche1955 356 1500 Super Speedster Specs

1955 Porsche 356 1500 Super Speedster Specifications & Performance

1955

Tech Specs Summary


1.5 L Flat 4

109 mph

unavailable

69 BHP

23.5 mpg

2 Doors

2 Seats

unavailable
kg
770 kg
Rear - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
109 mph
Power-to-Weight
90 BHP/Tonne
Power
69 BHP
Torque
79 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
23.5 mpg
Total Range
268 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
1.5 Litre
1,488 cc
Configuration
Flat 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
69 BHP @ 5,000 RPM
70 ps @ 5,000 RPM
Peak Torque
79 lb·ft @ 3,500 RPM
107 N·m @ 3,500 RPM
Valvetrain
OHV
Valves/Cylinder
2 (8v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Carburetor
Position
Rear Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
8.2:1
Bore x Stroke
80 x 74 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.08:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
46 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
17 BHP
Unitary Capacity
372 cc
BMEP
9 Bar
131.1 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
4 Gears
Tyre Sizes
500 x 16
Front Suspension
Torsion Beam
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Front Brakes
Drum
Rear Brakes
Drum

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Sports Roadster
Doors
2
Seats
2
Turning Circle
10.3 m
Kerb Weight
770 kg
Length
3,950 mm
Width
1,660 mm
Height
1,220 mm
Wheelbase
2,100 mm
Front Track
1,290 mm
Rear Track
1,250 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Standard
£0

Performance Rating-
Environment Rating2.2
Practicality Rating1.5

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Environment
Practicality
City Driving

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