1956 Porsche 356A Specifications

Specifications

1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1955 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962

Features

Engine Location :	Rear
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Steel unibody
Production Years for Series :	1948 - 1965
Price :	$3,210-$5,900
Weight :	2000 lbs \| 907.185 kg

Performance

0-60 mph :	10.6 seconds.
1/4 Mile :	19.5 seconds.
Top Speed :	160 km/h \| 99.44 mph

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 Solex Zenith carbs

Opposed 4
Displacement :	1286 cc \| 78.5 cu in. \| 1.3 L.
Power :	43 BHP (31.648 KW) @ 4200 RPM
Torque :	59 Ft-Lbs (80 NM) @ 2800 RPM
Bore :	3.2 in \| 80 mm.
Stroke :	2.5 in \| 64 mm.
Compression :	6.5:1
Main Bearings :	4
Ignition system :	2 Solex 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 :	1498 cc \| 91.4 cu in. \| 1.5 L.
Power :	108 BHP (79.488 KW) @ 6200 RPM
Torque :	88 Ft-Lbs (119 NM) @ 5200 RPM
Bore :	3.4 in \| 85 mm.
Stroke :	2.6 in \| 66 mm.
Compression :	8.7:1
Main Bearings :	4
Ignition system :	2 Solex 40 PJ1 2-barrel carbs

Transmission:
4 Manual In rear transaxle

Production Figures

Total Porsche Production for 1956 :	4,201
Total 1956 356A production :	4,201
1956 Porsche 356A
Cabriolet 2 dr. 2 P :	430
Coupe 2 dr. :	2,921
Roadster 2 dr. 2 P :	850

Dimension(s)

Coupe

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Chassis # 56988

Chassis # 55100
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Chassis # 55740

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Chassis # 55425
Engine # 48989042
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Chassis # 57011
Engine # 80345
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Exterior
Doors :	2
Length :	155.5 in \| 3950 mm.
Width :	66.0 in \| 1676 mm.
Height :	51.0 in \| 1295 mm.
Wheelbase :	82.7 in \| 2101 mm.
Front Track :	50.7 in \| 1288 mm.
Rear Track :	50.0 in \| 1270 mm.
Ground Clearance :	6.0 in \| 152 mm.

Cabriolet

Chassis # 82541
Auction entries : 1

Chassis # 82887

Chassis # 82561
Engine # 62752
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Chassis # 81216
Engine # 66322
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Chassis # 61064
Engine # 60401
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Auction entries : 1

Exterior
Price :	$3,910
Weight :	2000 lbs \| 907.185 kg
Seating Capacity :	2
Doors :	2
Length :	155.5 in \| 3950 mm.
Width :	66.0 in \| 1676 mm.
Height :	51.0 in \| 1295 mm.
Wheelbase :	82.7 in \| 2101 mm.
Front Track :	50.7 in \| 1288 mm.
Rear Track :	50.0 in \| 1270 mm.
Ground Clearance :	6.0 in \| 152 mm.

Roadster

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Chassis # 82520
Engine # 62584
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Chassis # 82471

Chassis # 82560
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Chassis # 82355

Chassis # 82298
Engine # 61765
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Chassis # 82090

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Chassis # 82666
Engine # 63133
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Chassis # 82011
Auction entries : 2

Chassis # 82340

Chassis # 82623
Engine # 63057
Auction entries : 1

Chassis # 82640

Chassis # 82639
Engine # 65307
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Chassis # 82181
Engine # 63249
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Chassis # 81120
Engine # 60319
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Chassis # 82431
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Exterior
Price :	$3,210
Weight :	1700 lbs \| 771.107 kg
Seating Capacity :	2
Doors :	2
Length :	155.5 in \| 3950 mm.
Width :	66.0 in \| 1676 mm.
Height :	51.0 in \| 1295 mm.
Wheelbase :	82.7 in \| 2101 mm.
Front Track :	50.7 in \| 1288 mm.
Rear Track :	50.0 in \| 1270 mm.
Ground Clearance :	6.0 in \| 152 mm.

1500GS/Carrera Coupe

Chassis # 57998
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Chassis # 56417
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Exterior
Price :	$5,700
Weight :	2000 lbs \| 907.185 kg
Doors :	2
Length :	155.5 in \| 3950 mm.
Width :	66.0 in \| 1676 mm.
Height :	51.0 in \| 1295 mm.
Wheelbase :	82.7 in \| 2101 mm.
Front Track :	50.7 in \| 1288 mm.
Rear Track :	50.0 in \| 1270 mm.
Ground Clearance :	6.0 in \| 152 mm.

1500GS/Carrera Cabriolet

Exterior
Price :	$5,900
Weight :	2000 lbs \| 907.185 kg
Seating Capacity :	2
Doors :	2
Length :	155.5 in \| 3950 mm.
Width :	66.0 in \| 1676 mm.
Height :	51.0 in \| 1295 mm.
Wheelbase :	82.7 in \| 2101 mm.
Front Track :	50.7 in \| 1288 mm.
Rear Track :	50.0 in \| 1270 mm.
Ground Clearance :	6.0 in \| 152 mm.

1500GS/Carrera Roadster

Chassis # 82190
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Exterior
Price :	$5,200
Weight :	1750 lbs \| 793.787 kg
Seating Capacity :	2
Doors :	2
Length :	155.5 in \| 3950 mm.
Width :	66.0 in \| 1676 mm.
Height :	51.0 in \| 1295 mm.
Wheelbase :	82.7 in \| 2101 mm.
Front Track :	50.7 in \| 1288 mm.
Rear Track :	50.0 in \| 1270 mm.
Ground Clearance :	6.0 in \| 152 mm.

Chassis

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Exterior
Seating Capacity :	2+2
Length :	155.5 in \| 3950 mm.
Width :	66.0 in \| 1676 mm.
Height :	51.0 in \| 1295 mm.
Wheelbase :	82.7 in \| 2101 mm.
Front Track :	50.7 in \| 1288 mm.
Rear Track :	50.0 in \| 1270 mm.
Ground Clearance :	6.0 in \| 152 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 Peg

1956 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$2,050
Avg. Household Income :	$4,450
Avg. Home :	$11,700
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.22

1956 Porsche 356A FAQs (show)

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Q: How fast is the 1956 Porsche 356A? A: The 1956 Porsche 356A has a top speed of 160 km/h.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1956 Porsche 356A? A: The 1956 Porsche 356A has a wheelbase size of 82.70 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1956 Porsche 356A? A: The 1956 Porsche 356A has a length of 155.50 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1956 Porsche 356A? A: The 1956 Porsche 356A has a width of 66.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1956 Porsche 356A cost when new?A: The 1956 Porsche 356A cost approximately $3,210 to $5,900 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1956 Porsche 356A? A: The 1956 Porsche 356A was offered as a 1500GS/Carrera Cabriolet, 1500GS/Carrera Coupe, 1500GS/Carrera Roadster, Cabriolet, Chassis, Coupe, Roadster.

Q: How many vehicles did Porsche produce in 1956? A: Porsche produced 4,201 automobiles in 1956.

Q: How many 1956 356As were produced? A: Porsche produced 4,201 examples of the 356A in 1956.

Q: What engines did the 1956 Porsche 356A have? A: The 1956 Porsche 356A 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 (1286 cc | 78.5 cu in. | 1.3 L.) with 43 BHP (31.648 KW) @ 4200 RPM and 59 Ft-Lbs (80 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 (1498 cc | 91.4 cu in. | 1.5 L.) with 108 BHP (79.488 KW) @ 6200 RPM and 88 Ft-Lbs (119 NM) @ 5200 RPM

Q: What transmission did the 1956 Porsche 356A have? A: The 1956 Porsche 356A had a 4 speed Manual In rear transaxle gearbox.