Porsche1955 356 1500 Speedster Specs

1955 Porsche 356 1500 Speedster Specs & Performance

1955

Tech Specs Summary


1.5 L Flat 4

104 mph

unavailable

54 hp

26.1 mpg

2 Doors

2 Seats

unavailable
lb
1,698 lbs
Rear - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
104 mph
Power-to-Weight
31.44 lb/hp
Power
54 hp
Torque
76 lb·ft

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
26.1 mpg
Total Range
359 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
1.5 Liter
90.8 in3
Layout
Flat 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
54 hp @ 4,400 RPM
55 ps @ 4,400 RPM
Peak Torque
76 lb·ft @ 2,500 RPM
103 N·m @ 2,500 RPM
Valvetrain
OHV
Valves/Cylinder
2 (8v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Carburetor
Position
Rear Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
6.5:1
Bore x Stroke
3.15 x 2.913 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.08:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
0.59 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
14 hp
Cylinder Volume
22.7 in3
BMEP
126.2 PSI
8.7 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

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

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body
Sports Roadster
Door Count
2
Seat Count
2
Turning Radius
33.8 ft
Curb Weight
1,698 lbs
Length
155.5 in
Width
65.4 in
Height
48 in
Wheelbase
82.7 in
Front Track
50.8 in
Rear Track
49.2 in

Performance Rating-
Environment Rating2.3
Practicality Rating1.6

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Environment
Practicality
City Driving

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