Porsche1955 356 1500 Super Speedster Specs

1955 Porsche 356 1500 Super Speedster Specs & Performance

1955

Tech Specs Summary


1.5 L Flat 4

109 mph

unavailable

69 hp

19.6 mpg

2 Doors

2 Seats

unavailable
lb
1,698 lbs
Rear - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
109 mph
Power-to-Weight
24.6 lb/hp
Power
69 hp
Torque
79 lb·ft

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
19.6 mpg
Total Range
268 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
1.5 Liter
90.8 in3
Layout
Flat 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
69 hp @ 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
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
8.2:1
Bore x Stroke
3.15 x 2.913 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.08:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
0.75 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
17 hp
Cylinder Volume
22.7 in3
BMEP
131.1 PSI
9 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 Rating2.2
Practicality Rating1.5

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Environment
Practicality
City Driving

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