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1957 Porsche 356 Carrera 1500 GS/Carrera Specifications

Engine LocationRear
Drive TypeRear Wheel
Body / ChassisSteel unibody with boxed, pressed-steel platform c
Production Years for Series1955 - 1958
Coach WorkReutter Karosserie
Price$5,200-$5,900
Weight1950 lbs | 884.505 kg

Performance
0-60 mph8.7 seconds.
Top Speed125 mph | 201.125 km/h

Engine Type : O4 1498 cc | 91.4 cu in. | 1.5 L.
110.00 @ 6200 RPM
88 Ft-Lbs (119 NM) @ 5200 RPM
Bore : 3.4 in | 85 mm.
Stroke : 2.6 in | 66 mm.

Transmission:
4 Manual In rear transaxle

Production Figures
Total Porsche Production for 19575,241
Total production of 356 Carrera 1500 GS/Carrera for 19574,757
Cabriolets58
Coupes3,283
Speedsters1,416

Chassis / Engine Numbers Shown
Chassis Number82753


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