1953 Porsche 356 Navigation
Features
Engine Location : | Rear |
Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
Production Years for Series : | 1948 - 1965 |
Coach Work : | Reutter Karosserie |
Price : | $3,395-$4,580 |
Weight : | 1830 lbs | 830.074 kg |
Engine & Transmission
Flat 4 | |
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Displacement : | 1488 cc | 90.8 cu in. | 1.5 L. |
Power : | 70 HP (51.52 KW) |
Valvetrain : | 8 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder) |
4 Manual Porsche synchromesh
Production Figures
Total Porsche Production for 1953 : | 1,941 |
Total 1953 356 production : | 1,941 |
1953 Porsche 356 | |
Cabriolet 2 dr. 2 P : | 394 |
Coupe 2 dr. : | 1,547 |
Dimension(s)
America Sport Roadster

Chassis # 51479

Chassis # 51015
Engine # 31806
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Auction entries : 1
Seating Capacity : | 2 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 155.5 in | 3950 mm. |
Width : | 65.4 in | 1661 mm. |
Height : | 51.2 in | 1301 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 82.7 in | 2101 mm. |
Coupe

Chassis # 50813
Engine # 31618
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Auction entries : 1

Chassis # 50064
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Chassis # 50161
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Auction entries : 1

Chassis # 51062
Engine # P-31845
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Auction entries : 1

Price : | $4,280 |
Weight : | 1675 lbs | 759.767 kg |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 155.5 in | 3950 mm. |
Width : | 65.4 in | 1661 mm. |
Height : | 51.2 in | 1301 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 82.7 in | 2101 mm. |
Cabriolet

Chassis # 12371
Engine # P40511
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Chassis # 15040
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Chassis # 60266
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Auction entries : 2

Price : | $4,580 |
Weight : | 1830 lbs | 830.074 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 2 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 155.5 in | 3950 mm. |
Width : | 65.4 in | 1661 mm. |
Height : | 51.2 in | 1301 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 82.7 in | 2101 mm. |
America Coupe 2+2
Price : | $3,395 |
Weight : | 1830 lbs | 830.074 kg |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 155.5 in | 3950 mm. |
Width : | 65.4 in | 1661 mm. |
Height : | 51.2 in | 1301 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 82.7 in | 2101 mm. |
S Coupe by Reutter Karosserie

Chassis # 50685
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Coachwork : | Reutter Karosserie |
Seating Capacity : | 2 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 155.5 in | 3950 mm. |
Width : | 65.4 in | 1661 mm. |
Height : | 51.2 in | 1301 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 82.7 in | 2101 mm. |
Le Mans Coupe

Chassis # 51450
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Auction entries : 1
Seating Capacity : | 2 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 155.5 in | 3950 mm. |
Width : | 65.4 in | 1661 mm. |
Height : | 51.2 in | 1301 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 82.7 in | 2101 mm. |
Handling
1953 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : | $1,650 |
Avg. Household Income : | $4,000 |
Avg. Home : | $9,550 |
Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.20 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1953 Porsche 356?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1953 Porsche 356? A: The 1953 Porsche 356 has a wheelbase size of 82.70 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1953 Porsche 356? A: The 1953 Porsche 356 has a length of 155.50 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1953 Porsche 356? A: The 1953 Porsche 356 has a width of 65.40 inches.Q: How much did the 1953 Porsche 356 cost when new?A: The 1953 Porsche 356 cost approximately $3,395 to $4,580 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1953 Porsche 356? A: The 1953 Porsche 356 was offered as a America Coupe 2+2, America Sport Roadster, Cabriolet, Coupe, Le Mans Coupe, S Coupe.Q: How many vehicles did Porsche produce in 1953? A: Porsche produced 1,941 automobiles in 1953.Q: How many 1953 356s were produced? A: Porsche produced 1,941 examples of the 356 in 1953.Q: What engine did the 1953 Porsche 356 have? A: The engine powering the 1953 Porsche 356 was a Flat 4 (1488 cc | 90.8 cu in. | 1.5 L.) with 70 HP (51.52 KW). Q: What transmission did the 1953 Porsche 356 have? A: The 1953 Porsche 356 had a 4 speed Manual Porsche synchromesh gearbox.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1953 Porsche 356?
How many 1953 Porsche 356 were produced?
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1953 Porsche 356? A: The 1953 Porsche 356 has a wheelbase size of 82.70 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1953 Porsche 356? A: The 1953 Porsche 356 has a length of 155.50 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1953 Porsche 356? A: The 1953 Porsche 356 has a width of 65.40 inches.Q: How much did the 1953 Porsche 356 cost when new?A: The 1953 Porsche 356 cost approximately $3,395 to $4,580 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1953 Porsche 356? A: The 1953 Porsche 356 was offered as a America Coupe 2+2, America Sport Roadster, Cabriolet, Coupe, Le Mans Coupe, S Coupe.Q: How many vehicles did Porsche produce in 1953? A: Porsche produced 1,941 automobiles in 1953.Q: How many 1953 356s were produced? A: Porsche produced 1,941 examples of the 356 in 1953.Q: What engine did the 1953 Porsche 356 have? A: The engine powering the 1953 Porsche 356 was a Flat 4 (1488 cc | 90.8 cu in. | 1.5 L.) with 70 HP (51.52 KW). Q: What transmission did the 1953 Porsche 356 have? A: The 1953 Porsche 356 had a 4 speed Manual Porsche synchromesh gearbox. - 1953 Porsche 356 Menu
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