1961 Porsche 356B Specifications

Specifications

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Features

Engine Location :	Mid
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Steel unibody
Production Years for Series :	1948 - 1965
Price :	$3,600-$7,650
Weight :	1900 lbs \| 861.826 kg

Performance

Top Speed :	110 mph \| 176.99 km/h

Engine & Transmission

Opposed 4
Displacement :	1582 cc \| 96.5 cu in. \| 1.6 L.
Power :	59 BHP (43.424 KW) @ 4500 RPM
Torque :	81 Ft-Lbs (110 NM) @ 2800 RPM
Bore :	3.3 in \| 83 mm.
Stroke :	2.9 in \| 74 mm.
Compression :	7.5:1
Main Bearings :	4
Valvetrain :	8 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Ignition system :	2 Zenith 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 (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Ignition system :	2 Solex Zenith carbs

Opposed 4
Displacement :	1582 cc \| 96.5 cu in. \| 1.6 L.
Power :	89 BHP (65.504 KW) @ 5500 RPM
Torque :	89 Ft-Lbs (121 NM) @ 4300 RPM
Bore :	3.3 in \| 83 mm.
Stroke :	2.9 in \| 74 mm.
Compression :	9.0:1
Main Bearings :	4
Valvetrain :	8 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Ignition system :	2 Solex carbs

Opposed 4
Displacement :	1966 cc \| 120.0 cu in. \| 2.0 L.
Power :	128 BHP (94.208 KW) @ 6200 RPM
Torque :	116 Ft-Lbs (157 NM) @ 4600 RPM
Bore :	3.6 in \| 92 mm.
Stroke :	2.9 in \| 74 mm.
Compression :	9.5:1
Main Bearings :	4
Ignition system :	2 Solex carbs

Transmission:
4 Manual In rear transaxle

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	3.09:1
1st Gear :	3.09:1
2nd Gear :	1.765:1
2nd Gear :	1.765:1
3rd Gear :	1.13:1
3rd Gear :	1.13:1
4th Gear :	.852:1
4th Gear :	0.852:1

Production Figures

Total Porsche Production for 1961 :	7,559
1961 Porsche 356B
Cabriolet 2 dr. 2 P :	468
Coupe 2 dr. :	1,320
Coupe 2 dr. 2 P :	1,320
Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. :	1,320
Roadster 2 dr. 2 P :	100

Dimension(s)

Coupe

Chassis # 200701

Chassis # 112930
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Exterior
Fuel Capacity :	13.2 Gal
Doors :	2
Length :	158.0 in \| 4013 mm.
Width :	65.8 in \| 1671 mm.
Height :	52.4 in \| 1331 mm.
Wheelbase :	82.7 in \| 2101 mm.
Front Track :	51.4 in \| 1306 mm.
Rear Track :	50.1 in \| 1273 mm.

Hardtop Coupe

Exterior
Price :	$3,700
Weight :	1870 lbs \| 848.218 kg
Fuel Capacity :	13.2 Gal
Doors :	2
Length :	158.0 in \| 4013 mm.
Width :	65.8 in \| 1671 mm.
Height :	52.4 in \| 1331 mm.
Wheelbase :	82.7 in \| 2101 mm.
Front Track :	51.4 in \| 1306 mm.
Rear Track :	50.1 in \| 1273 mm.

Cabriolet

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Chassis # 154048
Engine # 87401
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Chassis # 154790
Engine # 604735
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Exterior
Price :	$4,000
Weight :	1900 lbs \| 861.826 kg
Fuel Capacity :	13.2 Gal
Seating Capacity :	2
Doors :	2
Length :	158.0 in \| 4013 mm.
Width :	65.8 in \| 1671 mm.
Height :	52.4 in \| 1331 mm.
Wheelbase :	82.7 in \| 2101 mm.
Front Track :	51.4 in \| 1306 mm.
Rear Track :	50.1 in \| 1273 mm.

Roadster

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Chassis # 88579
Engine # 801468
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Exterior
Price :	$3,600
Weight :	1900 lbs \| 861.826 kg
Fuel Capacity :	13.2 Gal
Seating Capacity :	2
Doors :	2
Length :	158.0 in \| 4013 mm.
Width :	65.8 in \| 1671 mm.
Height :	52.4 in \| 1331 mm.
Wheelbase :	82.7 in \| 2101 mm.
Front Track :	51.4 in \| 1306 mm.
Rear Track :	50.1 in \| 1273 mm.

Coupe

Exterior
Price :	$7,650
Weight :	2200 lbs \| 997.903 kg
Fuel Capacity :	13.2 Gal
Seating Capacity :	2
Doors :	2
Length :	158.0 in \| 4013 mm.
Width :	65.8 in \| 1671 mm.
Height :	52.4 in \| 1331 mm.
Wheelbase :	82.7 in \| 2101 mm.
Front Track :	51.4 in \| 1306 mm.
Rear Track :	50.1 in \| 1273 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Front : Parallel trailing arms with transverse laminated torsion bars and anti-roll bar Rear : Swing axles with transverse torsion bars

Steering
Worm and Lever

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	5.60x15

1961 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$2,850
Avg. Household Income :	$5,315
Avg. Home :	$12,500
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.27

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Q: How fast is the 1961 Porsche 356B? A: The 1961 Porsche 356B has a top speed of 110 mph.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1961 Porsche 356B? A: The 1961 Porsche 356B has a wheelbase size of 82.70 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1961 Porsche 356B? A: The 1961 Porsche 356B has a length of 158.00 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1961 Porsche 356B? A: The 1961 Porsche 356B has a width of 65.80 inches.

Q: How much did the 1961 Porsche 356B cost when new?A: The 1961 Porsche 356B cost approximately $3,600 to $7,650 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1961 Porsche 356B? A: The 1961 Porsche 356B was offered as a Cabriolet, Coupe, Hardtop Coupe, Roadster.

Q: What tires did the 1961 Porsche 356B have? A: The 1961 Porsche 356B had 5.60x15 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Porsche produce in 1961? A: Porsche produced 7,559 automobiles in 1961.

Q: What engines did the 1961 Porsche 356B have? A: The 1961 Porsche 356B had the following engine options: Opposed 4 (1582 cc | 96.5 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 59 BHP (43.424 KW) @ 4500 RPM and 81 Ft-Lbs (110 NM) @ 2800 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 (1582 cc | 96.5 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 89 BHP (65.504 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 89 Ft-Lbs (121 NM) @ 4300 RPM

Opposed 4 (1966 cc | 120.0 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 128 BHP (94.208 KW) @ 6200 RPM and 116 Ft-Lbs (157 NM) @ 4600 RPM

Q: What transmission did the 1961 Porsche 356B have? A: The 1961 Porsche 356B had a 4 speed Manual In rear transaxle gearbox.