These are standard specifications for the 1961 Porsche 356B, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual In rear transaxle
Chassis # 154048
Engine # 87401
View info And history
Auction entries : 2
Chassis # 154790
Engine # 604735
View info And history
Auction entries : 1
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 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 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 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 |
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
| Fuel Capacity : | 13.2 Gal |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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
| Price : | $3,700 |
| Weight : | 1870 lbs | 848.218 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 13.2 Gal |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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
Chassis # 154048
Engine # 87401
View info And history
Auction entries : 2
Chassis # 154790
Engine # 604735
View info And history
Auction entries : 1
| Price : | $4,000 |
| Weight : | 1900 lbs | 861.826 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 13.2 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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
| Price : | $3,600 |
| Weight : | 1900 lbs | 861.826 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 13.2 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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
| Price : | $7,650 |
| Weight : | 2200 lbs | 997.903 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 13.2 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1961 Porsche 356B?
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.