1957 Porsche 356 A Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1957 Porsche 356 A, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

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
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
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

Transmission:
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
Roadster 2 dr. 2 P :	1,416

Dimension(s)

Coupe

Chassis # 100157
Engine # 69556

Chassis # P66250
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Chassis # 101597

Chassis # 101020

Chassis # P66250

Chassis # 100288
Engine # 610653
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Chassis # 83051
Engine # 64648
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Exterior
Fuel Capacity :	13.2 Gal
Seating Capacity :	2
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

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
Auction entries : 1

Chassis # SP16005

Chassis # 83901

Chassis # 82976

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Chassis # 84040

Exterior
Price :	$3,910
Weight :	1890 lbs \| 857.29 kg
Fuel Capacity :	13.2 Gal
Seating Capacity :	2
Doors :	2
Length :	155.5 in \| 3950 mm.
Width :	65.7 in \| 1669 mm.
Height :	51.6 in \| 1311 mm.
Wheelbase :	82.7 in \| 2101 mm.

Roadster

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

Chassis # 83319
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Auction entries : 1

Chassis # 82852
Engine # 63868
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Auction entries : 1

Chassis # 83643
Engine # 66516
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Auction entries : 1

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Chassis # 83366
Engine # 81007
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Auction entries : 1

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Chassis # 83552
Engine # P*66193
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Chassis # 83215
Engine # 65050
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Exterior
Price :	$3,200
Weight :	1700 lbs \| 771.107 kg
Fuel Capacity :	13.2 Gal
Seating Capacity :	2
Doors :	2
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

Chassis # 101336
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Chassis # 101684

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Exterior
Price :	$3,670
Weight :	1890 lbs \| 857.29 kg
Fuel Capacity :	13.2 Gal
Seating Capacity :	2
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

Exterior
Price :	$3,670
Weight :	1890 lbs \| 857.29 kg
Fuel Capacity :	13.2 Gal
Seating Capacity :	2
Doors :	2
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

Exterior
Price :	$3,670
Weight :	1890 lbs \| 857.29 kg
Fuel Capacity :	13.2 Gal
Seating Capacity :	2
Doors :	2
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
Front : Parallel trailing arms with transverse laminated torsion bars and anti-roll bar Rear : Swing axles with transverse torsion bars

Steering
Worm and Lever

1957 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$4,550
Avg. Home :	$12,220
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.24

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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, Roadster.

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.

1957 Porsche 356 A Specifications

Features

Engine & Transmission

Production Figures

Dimension(s)

Coupe

Cabriolet

Roadster

1500GS/Carrera Coupe

1500GS/Carrera Cabriolet

1500GS/Carrera Roadster

Handling

What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1957 Porsche 356 A?
How many 1957 Porsche 356 A were produced?
How powerful was the 1957 Porsche 356 A? Was the 1957 Porsche 356 A popular? Was the 1957 Porsche 356 A expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1957 Porsche 356 A?

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Features

Engine & Transmission

Production Figures

Dimension(s)

Coupe

Cabriolet

Roadster

1500GS/Carrera Coupe

1500GS/Carrera Cabriolet

1500GS/Carrera Roadster

Handling

What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1957 Porsche 356 A? How many 1957 Porsche 356 A were produced? How powerful was the 1957 Porsche 356 A? Was the 1957 Porsche 356 A popular? Was the 1957 Porsche 356 A expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1957 Porsche 356 A?

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