Porsche 356 1100 • 40 HP
Coupe4-speed manualRear Wheel Drive1948-1955
40 HP
Power
140 km/h
Top Speed
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Type
Basic Information
Body TypeCoupe
Doors2
Seats2
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)
PowertrainInternal Combustion Engine
Performance
Top Speed140 km/h
Powertrain
Power40 HP @ 4000-4200 rpm
Engine
Displacement1086 cc
Engine LayoutRear, Longitudinal
Cylinders4
ConfigurationBoxer
CompressionCompression Ratio7:1
AspirationNaturally aspirated engine
Valves/CylValves per Cylinder2
BoreCylinder Bore73.5 mm
StrokePiston Stroke64 mm
ValvetrainOHV
Fuel InjectionCarburettor
Oil Capacity3.5 L
Suspension & Chassis
Suspension
Front Susp.Front SuspensionTorsion
Rear Susp.Rear SuspensionTorsion
Brakes
Front BrakesDrum, 280 mm
Rear BrakesDrum, 280 mm
Steering & Wheels
SteeringSteering TypeWorm gear
Power SteeringHydraulic Steering
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions
Length3870 mm
Width1655 mm
Height1300 mm
Wheelbase2100 mm
Ground Clearance175 mm
Front Track1250 mm
Rear Track1290 mm
Turning Circle10.5 m
Weight & Capacity
Curb Weight745 kg
Max Weight1100 kg
Fuel Consumption & Emissions
Consumption
Combined7-8 L/100km
Emissions
Fuel Tank & Alternatives
Fuel Tank50 L
US MPG34 - 29 mpg
UK MPG40 - 35 mpg
km per Liter14 - 13 km/L
Transmission & Drivetrain
TypeTransmission Type4-speed manual
Gears4
Drive Config.Drive ConfigurationRear Wheel Drive
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