Porsche 356 1500 • 55 HP
Coupe4-speed manualRear Wheel Drive1948-1955
55 HP
Power
14.6 sec
0-100 km/h
167 km/h
Top Speed
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Type
Basic Information
Body TypeCoupe
Doors2
Seats2
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)
PowertrainInternal Combustion Engine
Performance
0-100 km/h14.6 sec
0-60 mph13.9 sec
Top Speed167 km/h
Powertrain
Power55 HP @ 4400 rpm
Engine
Displacement1488 cc
Engine LayoutRear, Longitudinal
Cylinders4
ConfigurationBoxer
CompressionCompression Ratio6.5:1
AspirationNaturally aspirated engine
Valves/CylValves per Cylinder2
BoreCylinder Bore80 mm
StrokePiston Stroke74 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 Circle10.2 m
Weight & Capacity
Curb Weight765 kg
Max Weight1200 kg
Fuel Consumption & Emissions
Consumption
Combined8-9 L/100km
Emissions
Fuel Tank & Alternatives
Fuel Tank55 L
US MPG29 - 26 mpg
UK MPG35 - 31 mpg
km per Liter13 - 11 km/L
Transmission & Drivetrain
TypeTransmission Type4-speed manual
Gears4
Drive Config.Drive ConfigurationRear Wheel Drive
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