These are standard specifications for the 1959 Porsche 356A, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual In rear transaxle
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Engine # 74065
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Engine # 71222
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel unibody with boxed, pressed-steel platform c |
| Production Years for Series : | 1948 - 1965 |
| Coach Work : | Drauz, Reutter Karosserie |
| Price : | $3,580-$5,900 |
| Weight : | 1870 lbs | 848.218 kg |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 13.5 seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 175 km/h | 108.763 mph |
Engine & Transmission
| Flat 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1582 cc | 96.5 cu in. | 1.6 L. |
| Power : | 70 BHP (51.52 KW) @ 4500 RPM |
| Torque : | 80 Ft-Lbs (108 NM) @ 2800 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.2 in | 81 mm. |
| Stroke : | 2.9 in | 74 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.50:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 8 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
4 Manual In rear transaxle
Production Figures
| Total Porsche Production for 1959 : | 4,681 |
| 1959 Porsche 356A | |
| Cabriolet 2 dr. 2 P : | 944 |
| Coupe 2 dr. : | 2,743 |
Dimension(s)
Coupe
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| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 155.8 in | 3957 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. |
| Ground Clearance : | 6.0 in | 152 mm. |
Roadster by Drauz
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Engine # 65439
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Chassis # 86427
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Chassis # 86142
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Engine # 73900
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| Coachwork : | Drauz |
| Price : | $3,580 |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 155.9 in | 3960 mm. |
| Width : | 65.5 in | 1664 mm. |
| Height : | 51.5 in | 1308 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 : | $3,900 |
| Weight : | 1870 lbs | 848.218 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 155.8 in | 3957 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. |
| Ground Clearance : | 6.0 in | 152 mm. |
HardTop Coupe
| Price : | $3,800 |
| Weight : | 1900 lbs | 861.826 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 155.8 in | 3957 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. |
| Ground Clearance : | 6.0 in | 152 mm. |
1600GS/Carrera Coupe
| Price : | $5,660 |
| Weight : | 2000 lbs | 907.185 kg |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 155.8 in | 3957 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. |
| Ground Clearance : | 6.0 in | 152 mm. |
1600GS/Carrera HardTop Coupe
| Price : | $5,800 |
| Weight : | 2000 lbs | 907.185 kg |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 155.8 in | 3957 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. |
| Ground Clearance : | 6.0 in | 152 mm. |
1500GS/Carrera Cabriolet
Chassis # 151820
| Price : | $5,900 |
| Weight : | 2000 lbs | 907.185 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 2+2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 155.8 in | 3957 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. |
| Ground Clearance : | 6.0 in | 152 mm. |
Coupe by Reutter Karosserie
Chassis # 107990
Engine # 74644
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| Coachwork : | Reutter Karosserie |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 155.8 in | 3957 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. |
| 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 transvere torsion bars | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Worm and Peg |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 5.60x15 |
1959 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,200 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $5,010 |
| Avg. Home : | $12,400 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.25 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1959 Porsche 356A?
Q: How fast is the 1959 Porsche 356A? A: The 1959 Porsche 356A has a top speed of 175 km/h. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1959 Porsche 356A? A: The 1959 Porsche 356A has a wheelbase size of 82.70 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1959 Porsche 356A? A: The 1959 Porsche 356A has lengths of 155.80 and 155.90 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1959 Porsche 356A? A: The 1959 Porsche 356A has width of 65.50 and 65.70 inches.Q: How much did the 1959 Porsche 356A cost when new?A: The 1959 Porsche 356A cost approximately $3,580 to $5,900 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1959 Porsche 356A? A: The 1959 Porsche 356A was offered as a 1500GS/Carrera Cabriolet, 1600GS/Carrera Coupe, 1600GS/Carrera HardTop Coupe, Cabriolet, Coupe, HardTop Coupe, Roadster.Q: What tires did the 1959 Porsche 356A have? A: The 1959 Porsche 356A had 5.60x15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Porsche produce in 1959? A: Porsche produced 4,681 automobiles in 1959.Q: What engine did the 1959 Porsche 356A have? A: The engine powering the 1959 Porsche 356A was a Flat 4 (1582 cc | 96.5 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 70 BHP (51.52 KW) @ 4500 RPM and 80 Ft-Lbs (108 NM) @ 2800 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1959 Porsche 356A have? A: The 1959 Porsche 356A had a 4 speed Manual In rear transaxle gearbox.
