1959 Porsche 356 B 1600S Super Specifications

1959 Porsche 356 Engine & Transmission.

Engine:

The Coupe version of the 356 model has a 1582 cc (96.5 ci) 8 valve Flat 6 Naturally Aspirated Petrol engine.

Transmission:

This particular Porsche 356 B 1600S Super has a 4 speed / Manual gearbox with the power being delivered through it's RWD system.

1959 Porsche 356 Power & Torque.

Power:

The 1959 Porsche 356 reaches its peak power of 74 bhp (55 kW) @ 5000 rpm.

Torque:

The 1959 Porsche 356 produces torque measuring 88 lb-ft (119.3 Nm) @ 3700 rpm.

Power to Weight:

The 356 weighs around 838 kg (1847 lb). The 1959 Porsche 356 Power to weight is 88.3 bhp per metric ton or alternatively as 105.0 lb-ft of torque per ton.

1959 Porsche 356 0-60, Top Speed & Quarter Mile

Top Speed:

The 1959 Porsche 356 has a top speed of 101 mph (162.5 kph)

Acceleration:

The 1959 Porsche 356 accelerates 0-60mph (96.6 kph) in 13.50 seconds or 0-100kph in 13.9s. The 1959 Porsche 356 estimated 1/4 mile drag time is 15.47 seconds with a trap speed of 73.6 mph.

1959 356 B 1600S Super Rivals:

• 1982 Vauxhall-Opel Manta 1.8 GT
• 2007 Mazda 2 1.5 Sport
• 1995 Alfa-Romeo 155 2.0 Twin Spark

Related Links:

• 1959 356 Rivals List.
• 1959 356: Full Review and Comparisons.
• A Brief History of Porsche
• Compare the 1959 Porsche 356

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