1958 Porsche 356A Navigation
Features
Engine Location : | Rear |
Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
Body / Chassis : | Steel unibody with boxed, pressed-steel platform c |
Production Years for Series : | 1948 - 1965 |
Price : | $3,200-$5,900 |
Weight : | 1900 lbs | 861.826 kg |
Performance
Top Speed : | 90 mph | 144.81 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
Opposed 4 | |
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Displacement : | 1600 cc | 97.6 cu in. | 1.6 L. |
Power : | 50.00 SAE @ 4200 RPM |
Torque : | 60 Ft-Lbs (81 NM) @ 2800 RPM |
Bore : | 3.2 in | 80 mm. |
Stroke : | 2.5 in | 64 mm. |
Compression : | 6.5:1 |
Opposed 4 | |
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Displacement : | 1286 cc | 78.5 cu in. | 1.3 L. |
Power : | 59 BHP (43.424 KW) @ 5500 RPM |
Torque : | 64 Ft-Lbs (87 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 | |
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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 (2.0 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 (2.0 valves per cylinder) |
Ignition system : | 2 Solex Zenith carbs |
Opposed 4 | |
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Displacement : | 1587 cc | 96.8 cu in. | 1.6 L. |
Power : | 113 BHP (83.168 KW) @ 6500 RPM |
Torque : | 100 Ft-Lbs (136 NM) @ 5000 RPM |
Bore : | 3.5 in | 88 mm. |
Stroke : | 2.6 in | 66 mm. |
Compression : | 9.5:1 |
Main Bearings : | 4 |
Ignition system : | 2 Weber carbs |
5 Manual Type 901 , 4 Manual In rear transaxle
Production Figures
Total Porsche Production for 1958 : | 4,201 |
1958 Porsche 356A | |
Cabriolet 2 dr. 2 P : | 1,382 |
Coupe 2 dr. : | 3,670 |
Speedster 2 dr. 2 P : | 556 |
Dimension(s)
Coupe

Chassis # 101887
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Chassis # 103428
Engine # 69468
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Chassis # 193428
Engine # 69468
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Chassis # 103889
Engine # 1280268
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Auction entries : 1

Chassis # 102429
Engine # 81727
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Chassis # 83930
Engine # 81280
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Auction entries : 1
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. |
Front Track : | 51.4 in | 1306 mm. |
Rear Track : | 50.0 in | 1270 mm. |
Cabriolet

Chassis # 84590
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Chassis # 856061


Chassis # 150752
Engine # 70412
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Chassis # 85724
Engine # 82926
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Auction entries : 1




Price : | $3,900 |
Weight : | 1900 lbs | 861.826 kg |
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. |
Front Track : | 51.4 in | 1306 mm. |
Rear Track : | 50.0 in | 1270 mm. |
Speedster

Chassis # 84537
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Chassis # 84328
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Chassis # 83932


Chassis # 84100
Engine # 67644
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Auction entries : 4

Chassis # 84415
Engine # 68323
Auction entries : 1

Chassis # 83870
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Auction entries : 1

Chassis # 84708
Engine # 69186
Auction entries : 1


Chassis # 83895
Engine # 744333
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Auction entries : 4

Chassis # 83828
Engine # 67278
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Auction entries : 1

Chassis # 84348
Engine # 68159
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Auction entries : 1

Chassis # 84509
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Auction entries : 1

Chassis # 84471
Engine # 4093545
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Auction entries : 1

Chassis # 84068
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Auction entries : 1

Chassis # 84548
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Price : | $3,200 |
Weight : | 1700 lbs | 771.107 kg |
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. |
Front Track : | 51.4 in | 1306 mm. |
Rear Track : | 50.0 in | 1270 mm. |
1500GS/Carrera Coupe
Price : | $5,700 |
Weight : | 1900 lbs | 861.826 kg |
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. |
Front Track : | 51.4 in | 1306 mm. |
Rear Track : | 50.0 in | 1270 mm. |
1500GS/Carrera Cabriolet

Chassis # 84752
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Auction entries : 1
Price : | $5,900 |
Weight : | 1900 lbs | 861.826 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 2+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. |
Front Track : | 51.4 in | 1306 mm. |
Rear Track : | 50.0 in | 1270 mm. |
1500GS/Carrera Roadster

Chassis # 84908
Engine # 91015
Auction entries : 1

Chassis # 84904
Engine # 90957
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Auction entries : 1
Price : | $5,200 |
Weight : | 1700 lbs | 771.107 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 2+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. |
Front Track : | 51.4 in | 1306 mm. |
Rear Track : | 50.0 in | 1270 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 Peg |
Tires / Wheels | |
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Tires : | 5.60x15 |
1958 Averages
Avg. Household Income : | $4,600 |
Avg. Home : | $12,750 |
Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.25 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1958 Porsche 356A?
Q: How fast is the 1958 Porsche 356A? A: The 1958 Porsche 356A has a top speed of 90 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1958 Porsche 356A? A: The 1958 Porsche 356A has a wheelbase size of 82.70 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1958 Porsche 356A? A: The 1958 Porsche 356A has a length of 155.50 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1958 Porsche 356A? A: The 1958 Porsche 356A has a width of 65.70 inches.Q: How much did the 1958 Porsche 356A cost when new?A: The 1958 Porsche 356A cost approximately $3,200 to $5,900 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1958 Porsche 356A? A: The 1958 Porsche 356A was offered as a 1500GS/Carrera Cabriolet, 1500GS/Carrera Coupe, 1500GS/Carrera Roadster, Cabriolet, Coupe, Speedster.Q: What tires did the 1958 Porsche 356A have? A: The 1958 Porsche 356A had 5.60x15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Porsche produce in 1958? A: Porsche produced 4,201 automobiles in 1958.Q: What engines did the 1958 Porsche 356A have? A: The 1958 Porsche 356A had the following engine options: Opposed 4 (1600 cc | 97.6 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 50.00 SAE @ 4200 RPM and 60 Ft-Lbs (81 NM) @ 2800 RPM Opposed 4 (1286 cc | 78.5 cu in. | 1.3 L.) with 59 BHP (43.424 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 64 Ft-Lbs (87 NM) @ 3600 RPM 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 (1587 cc | 96.8 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 113 BHP (83.168 KW) @ 6500 RPM and 100 Ft-Lbs (136 NM) @ 5000 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1958 Porsche 356A have? A: The 1958 Porsche 356A had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual Type 901, 4 speed Manual In rear transaxle.
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Q: How fast is the 1958 Porsche 356A? A: The 1958 Porsche 356A has a top speed of 90 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1958 Porsche 356A? A: The 1958 Porsche 356A has a wheelbase size of 82.70 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1958 Porsche 356A? A: The 1958 Porsche 356A has a length of 155.50 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1958 Porsche 356A? A: The 1958 Porsche 356A has a width of 65.70 inches.Q: How much did the 1958 Porsche 356A cost when new?A: The 1958 Porsche 356A cost approximately $3,200 to $5,900 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1958 Porsche 356A? A: The 1958 Porsche 356A was offered as a 1500GS/Carrera Cabriolet, 1500GS/Carrera Coupe, 1500GS/Carrera Roadster, Cabriolet, Coupe, Speedster.Q: What tires did the 1958 Porsche 356A have? A: The 1958 Porsche 356A had 5.60x15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Porsche produce in 1958? A: Porsche produced 4,201 automobiles in 1958.Q: What engines did the 1958 Porsche 356A have? A: The 1958 Porsche 356A had the following engine options: Opposed 4 (1600 cc | 97.6 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 50.00 SAE @ 4200 RPM and 60 Ft-Lbs (81 NM) @ 2800 RPM- 1958 Porsche 356A Menu
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