These are standard specifications for the 1959 Porsche 356A Carrera GS/GT, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual In rear transaxle
Chassis # 93119 692/2
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Chassis # 108186
Engine # P91004
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Features
| Engine Location : | Rear |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Aluminium |
| Production Years for Series : | 1955 - 1960 |
| Price : | $5,660-$5,920 |
| Weight : | 2045 lbs | 927.596 kg |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 13.5 seconds. |
Engine & Transmission
| Opposed 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1587 cc | 96.8 cu in. | 1.6 L. |
| Power : | 113 BHP (83.168 KW) @ 6500 RPM |
| Torque : | 100 Ft-Lbs (136 NM) @ 5000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.5 in | 88 mm. |
| Stroke : | 2.6 in | 66 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Ignition system : | 2 Weber carbs |
| Opposed 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1582 cc | 96.5 cu in. | 1.6 L. |
| Power : | 74 BHP (54.464 KW) @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque : | 86 Ft-Lbs (117 NM) @ 3700 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Stroke : | 2.9 in | 74 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Valvetrain : | 8 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Ignition system : | 2 Solex Zenith carbs |
| Opposed 4 | 692/3 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2000 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L. |
| Power : | 135 HP (99.36 KW) @ 7300 RPM |
4 Manual In rear transaxle
Production Figures
| Total Porsche Production for 1959 : | 4,681 |
| 1959 Porsche 356A Carrera GS/GT | |
Dimension(s)
Speedster
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Chassis # 84910
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| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 155.9 in | 3960 mm. |
| Width : | 65.5 in | 1664 mm. |
| Height : | 51.5 in | 1308 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 82.7 in | 2101 mm. |
| Front Track : | 50.7 in | 1288 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 50.0 in | 1270 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 6.0 in | 152 mm. |
Coupe
Chassis # 108186
Engine # P91004
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Chassis # 106198
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| Price : | $5,830 |
| Weight : | 2045 lbs | 927.596 kg |
| Combined MPG : | 25.00 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 155.5 in | 3950 mm. |
| Width : | 65.7 in | 1669 mm. |
| Height : | 51.6 in | 1311 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 82.7 in | 2101 mm. |
| Front Track : | 51.4 in | 1306 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 50.0 in | 1270 mm. |
Cabriolet
| Price : | $5,920 |
| Weight : | 2045 lbs | 927.596 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 155.9 in | 3960 mm. |
| Width : | 65.5 in | 1664 mm. |
| Height : | 51.5 in | 1308 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 82.7 in | 2101 mm. |
| Front Track : | 50.7 in | 1288 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 50.0 in | 1270 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 6.0 in | 152 mm. |
Handling
1959 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,200 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $5,010 |
| Avg. Home : | $12,400 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.25 |
1959 Porsche 356A Carrera GS/GT FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1959 Porsche 356A Carrera GS/GT?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1959 Porsche 356A Carrera GS/GT? A: The 1959 Porsche 356A Carrera GS/GT has a wheelbase size of 82.70 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1959 Porsche 356A Carrera GS/GT? A: The 1959 Porsche 356A Carrera GS/GT has lengths of 155.50 and 155.90 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1959 Porsche 356A Carrera GS/GT? A: The 1959 Porsche 356A Carrera GS/GT has width of 65.50 and 65.70 inches.Q: How much did the 1959 Porsche 356A Carrera GS/GT cost when new?A: The 1959 Porsche 356A Carrera GS/GT cost approximately $5,660 to $5,920 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1959 Porsche 356A Carrera GS/GT? A: The 1959 Porsche 356A Carrera GS/GT was offered as a Cabriolet, Coupe, Speedster.Q: How many vehicles did Porsche produce in 1959? A: Porsche produced 4,681 automobiles in 1959.Q: What engines did the 1959 Porsche 356A Carrera GS/GT have? A: The 1959 Porsche 356A Carrera GS/GT had the following engine options: Opposed 4 (1587 cc | 96.8 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 113 BHP (83.168 KW) @ 6500 RPM and 100 Ft-Lbs (136 NM) @ 5000 RPM Opposed 4 (1582 cc | 96.5 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 74 BHP (54.464 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 86 Ft-Lbs (117 NM) @ 3700 RPM Opposed 4 (2000 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 135 HP (99.36 KW) @ 7300 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1959 Porsche 356A Carrera GS/GT have? A: The 1959 Porsche 356A Carrera GS/GT had a 4 speed Manual In rear transaxle gearbox.