These are standard specifications for the 1955 Porsche 356, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual
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Features
| Engine Location : | Rear |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1948 - 1965 |
| Coach Work : | Reutter Karosserie |
| Price : | $3,455-$4,580 |
| Weight : | 2000 lbs | 907.185 kg |
Performance
| 1/4 Mile : | 19.9 seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 95 mph | 152.855 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| Opposed 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1488 cc | 90.8 cu in. | 1.5 L. |
| Power : | 55 BHP (40.48 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Torque : | 76 Ft-Lbs (103 NM) @ 2800 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.2 in | 80 mm. |
| Stroke : | 2.9 in | 74 mm. |
| Compression : | 6.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| 2 Solex carburetors | |
4 Manual
Production Figures
| Total Porsche Production for 1955 : | 4,529 |
| Total 1955 356 production : | 2,498 |
| 1955 Porsche 356 | |
| Cabriolet 2 dr. 2 P : | 278 |
| Continental Cabriolet 2 dr. (by Reutter Karosserie) : | 228 |
| Coupe 2 dr. : | 1,992 |
Dimension(s)
Coupe
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| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 151.6 in | 3851 mm. |
| Width : | 65.4 in | 1661 mm. |
| Height : | 51.2 in | 1301 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 82.7 in | 2101 mm. |
| Front Track : | 50.8 in | 1290 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 49.2 in | 1250 mm. |
Cabriolet
| Price : | $4,000 |
| Weight : | 2000 lbs | 907.185 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 151.6 in | 3851 mm. |
| Width : | 65.4 in | 1661 mm. |
| Height : | 51.2 in | 1301 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 82.7 in | 2101 mm. |
| Front Track : | 50.8 in | 1290 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 49.2 in | 1250 mm. |
America Coupe
| Price : | $4,280 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 151.6 in | 3851 mm. |
| Width : | 65.4 in | 1661 mm. |
| Height : | 51.2 in | 1301 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 82.7 in | 2101 mm. |
| Front Track : | 50.8 in | 1290 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 49.2 in | 1250 mm. |
America Roadster
| Price : | $4,580 |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 151.6 in | 3851 mm. |
| Width : | 65.4 in | 1661 mm. |
| Height : | 51.2 in | 1301 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 82.7 in | 2101 mm. |
| Front Track : | 50.8 in | 1290 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 49.2 in | 1250 mm. |
Continental Cabriolet by Reutter Karosserie
| Coachwork : | Reutter Karosserie |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 151.6 in | 3851 mm. |
| Width : | 65.4 in | 1661 mm. |
| Height : | 51.2 in | 1301 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 82.7 in | 2101 mm. |
| Front Track : | 50.8 in | 1290 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 49.2 in | 1250 mm. |
Speedster
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| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 151.6 in | 3851 mm. |
| Width : | 65.4 in | 1661 mm. |
| Height : | 51.2 in | 1301 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 82.7 in | 2101 mm. |
| Front Track : | 50.8 in | 1290 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 49.2 in | 1250 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Parallel trailing arms with transverse laminated torsion bars Rear : Swing axles with transverse torsion bars | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Worm and Peg |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 5.00x16 |
1955 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $1,900 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $4,130 |
| Avg. Home : | $10,950 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.23 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1955 Porsche 356?
Q: How fast is the 1955 Porsche 356? A: The 1955 Porsche 356 has a top speed of 95 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1955 Porsche 356? A: The 1955 Porsche 356 has a wheelbase size of 82.70 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1955 Porsche 356? A: The 1955 Porsche 356 has a length of 151.60 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1955 Porsche 356? A: The 1955 Porsche 356 has a width of 65.40 inches.Q: How much did the 1955 Porsche 356 cost when new?A: The 1955 Porsche 356 cost approximately $3,455 to $4,580 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1955 Porsche 356? A: The 1955 Porsche 356 was offered as a America Coupe, America Roadster, Cabriolet, Continental Cabriolet, Coupe, Speedster.Q: What tires did the 1955 Porsche 356 have? A: The 1955 Porsche 356 had 5.00x16 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Porsche produce in 1955? A: Porsche produced 4,529 automobiles in 1955.Q: How many 1955 356s were produced? A: Porsche produced 2,498 examples of the 356 in 1955.Q: What engine did the 1955 Porsche 356 have? A: The engine powering the 1955 Porsche 356 was a Opposed 4 (1488 cc | 90.8 cu in. | 1.5 L.) with 55 BHP (40.48 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 76 Ft-Lbs (103 NM) @ 2800 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1955 Porsche 356 have? A: The 1955 Porsche 356 had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.