These are standard specifications for the 1957 Porsche 356 A, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual In rear transaxle
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Chassis # P66250
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Chassis # P66250![Coupe](../images/filler.png)
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Chassis # 61837
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Chassis # 83525
Engine # P810527
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Chassis # 82985
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Chassis # 84297
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Chassis # SP16005![Cabriolet](../images/filler.png)
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Chassis # 83901![Cabriolet](../images/filler.png)
Chassis # 82976![Cabriolet](../images/filler.png)
Chassis # 84040
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Chassis # 83536
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Engine # 830648
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Engine # 66372
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Engine # 80861
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Chassis # 83301
Engine # 65352
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Chassis # 82626
Engine # 63001
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Chassis # 83319
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Chassis # 82852
Engine # 63868
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Chassis # 83643
Engine # 66516
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Chassis # 83366
Engine # 81007
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Chassis # 83552
Engine # P*66193
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Chassis # 83215
Engine # 65050
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Features
Engine Location : | Rear |
Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
Body / Chassis : | Steel unibody |
Production Years for Series : | 1948 - 1965 |
Price : | $3,200-$3,910 |
Weight : | 1890 lbs | 857.29 kg |
Engine & Transmission
Opposed 4 | |
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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 Solex Zenith carbs |
Opposed 4 | |
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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 |
4 Manual In rear transaxle
Production Figures
Total Porsche Production for 1957 : | 5,241 |
1957 Porsche 356 A | |
Cabriolet 2 dr. 2 P : | 542 |
Coupe 2 P : | 3,283 |
Speedster 2 dr. 2 P : | 1,416 |
Dimension(s)
Coupe
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Chassis # 100157
Engine # 69556
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Chassis # P66250
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Chassis # 101597
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Chassis # 101020
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Chassis # P66250
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Chassis # 100288
Engine # 610653
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Chassis # 83051
Engine # 64648
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Fuel Capacity : | 13.2 Gal |
Seating Capacity : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 155.5 in | 3950 mm. |
Width : | 65.7 in | 1669 mm. |
Height : | 51.6 in | 1311 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 82.7 in | 2101 mm. |
Cabriolet
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Chassis # 61837
Auction entries : 1
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Chassis # 83525
Engine # P810527
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Chassis # 82985
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Chassis # 84297
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Chassis # SP16005
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Chassis # 83901
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Chassis # 82976
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Chassis # 84040
Price : | $3,910 |
Weight : | 1890 lbs | 857.29 kg |
Fuel Capacity : | 13.2 Gal |
Seating Capacity : | 2 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 155.5 in | 3950 mm. |
Width : | 65.7 in | 1669 mm. |
Height : | 51.6 in | 1311 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 82.7 in | 2101 mm. |
Speedster
![Speedster](https://www.conceptcarz.com/images/Porsche/57-Porsche_356_Spdstr_DV_08_BC_01-200.jpg)
Chassis # 83536
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Chassis # 83332
Engine # 830648
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Chassis # 86590
Engine # 66372
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Chassis # 83069
Engine # 80861
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Chassis # 83301
Engine # 65352
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Chassis # 82626
Engine # 63001
Auction entries : 1
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Chassis # 83319
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Chassis # 82852
Engine # 63868
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Chassis # 83643
Engine # 66516
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Chassis # 83366
Engine # 81007
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Chassis # 83552
Engine # P*66193
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Chassis # 83215
Engine # 65050
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Price : | $3,200 |
Weight : | 1700 lbs | 771.107 kg |
Fuel Capacity : | 13.2 Gal |
Seating Capacity : | 2 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 155.5 in | 3950 mm. |
Width : | 65.7 in | 1669 mm. |
Height : | 51.6 in | 1311 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 82.7 in | 2101 mm. |
1500GS/Carrera Coupe
Price : | $3,670 |
Weight : | 1890 lbs | 857.29 kg |
Fuel Capacity : | 13.2 Gal |
Seating Capacity : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 155.5 in | 3950 mm. |
Width : | 65.7 in | 1669 mm. |
Height : | 51.6 in | 1311 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 82.7 in | 2101 mm. |
1500GS/Carrera Cabriolet
Price : | $3,670 |
Weight : | 1890 lbs | 857.29 kg |
Fuel Capacity : | 13.2 Gal |
Seating Capacity : | 2 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 155.5 in | 3950 mm. |
Width : | 65.7 in | 1669 mm. |
Height : | 51.6 in | 1311 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 82.7 in | 2101 mm. |
1500GS/Carrera Roadster
Price : | $3,670 |
Weight : | 1890 lbs | 857.29 kg |
Fuel Capacity : | 13.2 Gal |
Seating Capacity : | 2 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 155.5 in | 3950 mm. |
Width : | 65.7 in | 1669 mm. |
Height : | 51.6 in | 1311 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 82.7 in | 2101 mm. |
Handling
Suspension | |
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Front : Parallel trailing arms with transverse laminated torsion bars and anti-roll bar Rear : Swing axles with transverse torsion bars |
Steering | |
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Worm and Lever |
1957 Averages
Avg. Household Income : | $4,550 |
Avg. Home : | $12,220 |
Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.24 |
1957 Porsche 356 A FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1957 Porsche 356 A?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1957 Porsche 356 A? A: The 1957 Porsche 356 A has a wheelbase size of 82.70 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1957 Porsche 356 A? A: The 1957 Porsche 356 A has a length of 155.50 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1957 Porsche 356 A? A: The 1957 Porsche 356 A has a width of 65.70 inches.Q: How much did the 1957 Porsche 356 A cost when new?A: The 1957 Porsche 356 A cost approximately $3,200 to $3,910 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1957 Porsche 356 A? A: The 1957 Porsche 356 A was offered as a 1500GS/Carrera Cabriolet, 1500GS/Carrera Coupe, 1500GS/Carrera Roadster, Cabriolet, Coupe, Speedster.Q: How many vehicles did Porsche produce in 1957? A: Porsche produced 5,241 automobiles in 1957.Q: What engines did the 1957 Porsche 356 A have? A: The 1957 Porsche 356 A 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 Q: What transmission did the 1957 Porsche 356 A have? A: The 1957 Porsche 356 A had a 4 speed Manual In rear transaxle gearbox.