These are standard specifications for the 1954 Porsche 356, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual Non-sychromesh (initially)
Chassis # 80032
Engine # 33688
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Chassis # 52668
Chassis # 80005
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Chassis # 80159
Engine # 35741
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Chassis # 52013
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Chassis # 60568
Engine # 33108
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Chassis # 51094
Features
| Engine Location : | Rear |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1948 - 1965 |
| Coach Work : | Reutter Karosserie |
| Price : | $2,995-$4,580 |
| Weight : | 1670 lbs | 757.499 kg |
Performance
| Top Speed : | 87 mph | 139.983 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| Opposed 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1491 cc | 91.0 cu in. | 1.5 L. |
| Power : | 46 BHP (33.856 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
| Torque : | 52 Ft-Lbs (71 NM) @ 2800 RPM |
| Bore : | 2.9 in | 73 mm. |
| Stroke : | 2.5 in | 64 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.0:1 |
| Opposed 4 | aluminum cylinder liners | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1286 cc | 78.5 cu in. | 1.3 L. |
| Power : | 43 BHP (31.648 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
| Torque : | 58 Ft-Lbs (79 NM) @ 2500 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.2 in | 80 mm. |
| Stroke : | 2.5 in | 64 mm. |
| Compression : | 6.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Ignition system : | 2 Solex carbs |
| Opposed 4 | aluminum cylinder liners | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1286 cc | 78.5 cu in. | 1.3 L. |
| Power : | 59 BHP (43.424 KW) @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque : | 58 Ft-Lbs (79 NM) @ 3600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.2 in | 80 mm. |
| Stroke : | 2.5 in | 64 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.2:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Ignition system : | 2 Solex carbs |
| Opposed 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1488 cc | 90.8 cu in. | 1.5 L. |
| Power : | 69 BHP (50.784 KW) @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque : | 79 Ft-Lbs (107 NM) @ 3500 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.2 in | 80 mm. |
| Stroke : | 2.9 in | 74 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.2:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Ignition system : | 2 Solex carbs |
4 Manual Non-sychromesh (initially)
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 3.18:1 |
| 2nd Gear : | 1.76:1 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.13:1 |
| 4th Gear : | 0.81:1 |
Production Figures
| Total Porsche Production for 1954 : | 4,529 |
| Total 1954 356 production : | 1,891 |
| 1954 Porsche 356 | |
| Cabriolet 2 dr. 2 P : | 328 |
| Coupe 2+2 2 dr. : | 1,363 |
| Speedster 2 dr. 2 P (by Reutter Karosserie) : | 200 |
Dimension(s)
Speedster by Reutter Karosserie
Chassis # 80032
Engine # 33688
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Chassis # 52668
| Coachwork : | Reutter Karosserie |
| 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. |
Speedster
Chassis # 80005
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Chassis # 80159
Engine # 35741
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| Price : | $3,500 |
| 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. |
Coupe 2+2
Chassis # 52013
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| Price : | $2,995 |
| Weight : | 1670 lbs | 757.499 kg |
| 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
Chassis # 60568
Engine # 33108
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| Price : | $2,995 |
| Weight : | 1670 lbs | 757.499 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. |
Coupe 2+2
Chassis # 51094
| 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. |
Cabriolet
| 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. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Parallel trailing arms with transverse laminated torsion bars Rear : Swing axles with transvers torsion bars | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Worm and Peg |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 5.00x16 |
1954 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $1,700 |
| Avg. Home : | $10,250 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.22 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1954 Porsche 356?
Q: How fast is the 1954 Porsche 356? A: The 1954 Porsche 356 has a top speed of 87 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1954 Porsche 356? A: The 1954 Porsche 356 has a wheelbase size of 82.70 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1954 Porsche 356? A: The 1954 Porsche 356 has a length of 151.60 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1954 Porsche 356? A: The 1954 Porsche 356 has a width of 65.40 inches.Q: How much did the 1954 Porsche 356 cost when new?A: The 1954 Porsche 356 cost approximately $2,995 to $4,580 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1954 Porsche 356? A: The 1954 Porsche 356 was offered as a Cabriolet, Coupe 2+2, Speedster.Q: What tires did the 1954 Porsche 356 have? A: The 1954 Porsche 356 had 5.00x16 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Porsche produce in 1954? A: Porsche produced 4,529 automobiles in 1954.Q: How many 1954 356s were produced? A: Porsche produced 1,891 examples of the 356 in 1954.Q: What engines did the 1954 Porsche 356 have? A: The 1954 Porsche 356 had the following engine options: Opposed 4 (1491 cc | 91.0 cu in. | 1.5 L.) with 46 BHP (33.856 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 52 Ft-Lbs (71 NM) @ 2800 RPM Opposed 4 (1286 cc | 78.5 cu in. | 1.3 L.) with 43 BHP (31.648 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 58 Ft-Lbs (79 NM) @ 2500 RPM Opposed 4 (1286 cc | 78.5 cu in. | 1.3 L.) with 59 BHP (43.424 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 58 Ft-Lbs (79 NM) @ 3600 RPM Opposed 4 (1488 cc | 90.8 cu in. | 1.5 L.) with 69 BHP (50.784 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 79 Ft-Lbs (107 NM) @ 3500 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1954 Porsche 356 have? A: The 1954 Porsche 356 had a 4 speed Manual Non-sychromesh (initially) gearbox.
