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Porsche 356 Coupe

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4 versions · 4 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
1100 (40 KM) Selected Gasoline 40 KM 1948–1955
1300 (44 KM) Selected Gasoline 44 KM 1950–1955
1500 (55 KM) Selected Gasoline 55 KM 1950–1955
1500 Super (70 KM) Selected Gasoline 70 KM 1950–1955

Selected engine version

1100 (40 KM)

Gasoline · 1948–1955

Engine power
40KM
Engine displacement
1,086cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
140km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Porsche
Model
356
Version
356 Coupe
Engine
1100 (40 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1948
End of production
1955
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
140 km/h
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
7-8 l/100 km

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What is a VIN?

Engine

Engine position
Rear, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1086 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine configuration
Boxer
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
73.5 mm
Piston stroke
64 mm
Compression ratio
7
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
3.5 l
Power
40 KM @ 4000-4200 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
50 l
Curb weight
745 kg
Gross weight
1100 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
3870 mm
Width
1655 mm
Height
1300 mm
Wheelbase
2100 mm
Front track
1250 mm
Rear track
1290 mm
Ground clearance
175 mm
Turning circle
10.5 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Steer
Rear suspension
Steer
Front brakes
Drum
Front brake disc/drum diameter
280 mm
Rear brakes
Drum
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
280 mm
Steering system
Worm gearbox
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
ABS
no

Selected engine version

1300 (44 KM)

Gasoline · 1950–1955

Engine power
44KM
Engine displacement
1,286cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
137km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Porsche
Model
356
Version
356 Coupe
Engine
1300 (44 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1950
End of production
1955
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
137 km/h
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
7.5-8.5 l/100 km

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What is a VIN?

Engine

Engine position
Rear, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1286 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine configuration
Boxer
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
80 mm
Piston stroke
64 mm
Compression ratio
6.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
3.5 l
Power
44 KM @ 4000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
55 l
Curb weight
765 kg
Gross weight
1200 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
3870 mm
Width
1655 mm
Height
1300 mm
Wheelbase
2100 mm
Front track
1250 mm
Rear track
1290 mm
Ground clearance
175 mm
Turning circle
10.2 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Steer
Rear suspension
Steer
Front brakes
Drum
Front brake disc/drum diameter
280 mm
Rear brakes
Drum
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
280 mm
Steering system
Worm gearbox
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
ABS
no

Selected engine version

1500 (55 KM)

Gasoline · 1950–1955

Engine power
55KM
Engine displacement
1,488cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
14.6s
Maximum speed
167km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Porsche
Model
356
Version
356 Coupe
Engine
1500 (55 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1950
End of production
1955
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
167 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
14.6 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
8-9 l/100 km

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What is a VIN?

Engine

Engine position
Rear, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1488 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine configuration
Boxer
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
80 mm
Piston stroke
74 mm
Compression ratio
6.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
3.5 l
Power
55 KM @ 4400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
55 l
Curb weight
765 kg
Gross weight
1200 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
3870 mm
Width
1655 mm
Height
1300 mm
Wheelbase
2100 mm
Front track
1250 mm
Rear track
1290 mm
Ground clearance
175 mm
Turning circle
10.2 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Steer
Rear suspension
Steer
Front brakes
Drum
Front brake disc/drum diameter
280 mm
Rear brakes
Drum
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
280 mm
Steering system
Worm gearbox
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
ABS
no

Selected engine version

1500 Super (70 KM)

Gasoline · 1950–1955

Engine power
70KM
Engine displacement
1,488cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
170km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Porsche
Model
356
Version
356 Coupe
Engine
1500 Super (70 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1950
End of production
1955
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
170 km/h
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
11-12 l/100 km

Vehicle history report

Check this vehicle's history

A VIN report can help confirm the exact engine, equipment, mileage records and reported damage before you buy.

What is a VIN?

Engine

Engine position
Rear, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1488 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine configuration
Boxer
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
80 mm
Piston stroke
74 mm
Compression ratio
8.2
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
3.5 l
Power
70 KM @ 5000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
55 l
Curb weight
765 kg
Gross weight
1200 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
3870 mm
Width
1655 mm
Height
1300 mm
Wheelbase
2100 mm
Front track
1250 mm
Rear track
1290 mm
Ground clearance
175 mm
Turning circle
10.2 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Steer
Rear suspension
Steer
Front brakes
Drum
Front brake disc/drum diameter
280 mm
Rear brakes
Drum
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
280 mm
Steering system
Worm gearbox
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
ABS
no