These are standard specifications for the 1956 Porsche 356A, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual In rear transaxle
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Chassis # 55100
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Engine # 66322
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Engine # 60401
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Engine # 62584
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Engine # 65307
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Chassis # 82181
Engine # 63249
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Engine # 60319
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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 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 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 |
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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| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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
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| Price : | $3,910 |
| Weight : | 2000 lbs | 907.185 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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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Engine # 62584
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| Price : | $3,210 |
| Weight : | 1700 lbs | 771.107 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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
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| Price : | $5,700 |
| Weight : | 2000 lbs | 907.185 kg |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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
| Price : | $5,900 |
| Weight : | 2000 lbs | 907.185 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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
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| Price : | $5,200 |
| Weight : | 1750 lbs | 793.787 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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
| Seating Capacity : | 2+2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1956 Porsche 356A?
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.