These are standard specifications for the 1960 Porsche 356B, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual
Chassis # 87960
Engine # 4093259
Auction entries : 1
Chassis # 110307
View info And history
Chassis # 110858
Engine # 95072
View info And history
Chassis # 113267
Engine # P 87483
View info And history
Auction entries : 1
Chassis # 87779
Engine # 602440
View info And history
Auction entries : 1
Chassis # 153454
View info And history
Auction entries : 1
Chassis # 152862
Engine # 800204
View info And history
Auction entries : 1
Chassis # 152629
Engine # 84903
View info And history
Auction entries : 1
Chassis # 154422
Engine # 604923
View info And history
Auction entries : 1
Chassis # 87214
View info And history
Chassis # 88221
Engine # 603331
View info And history
Auction entries : 2
Chassis # 87432
Engine # 601610
Auction entries : 1
Chassis # 87 288
View info And history
Chassis # 87383
Engine # 800105
View info And history
Auction entries : 1
Chassis # 88658
View info And history
Chassis # 88348
Engine # 87182
View info And history
Auction entries : 2
Chassis # 88121
Auction entries : 1
Chassis # 87746
View info And history
Auction entries : 3
Features
| Engine Location : | Rear |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1948 - 1965 |
| Coach Work : | Drauz |
| Price : | $3,580-$7,650 |
| Weight : | 1900 lbs | 861.826 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Flat 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1600 cc | 97.6 cu in. | 1.6 L. |
| Power : | 75 BHP (55.2 KW) @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque : | 88 Ft-Lbs (119 NM) @ 3700 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Stroke : | 2.9 in | 74 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.50:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Valvetrain : | 8 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| 2 Zenith carburetors | |
4 Manual
Production Figures
| Total Porsche Production for 1960 : | 7,559 |
| Total 1960 356B production : | 4,528 |
| 1960 Porsche 356B | |
| Cabriolet 2 dr. 2 P : | 468 |
| Coupe 2 dr. : | 1,320 |
| Coupe 2 dr. 2 P : | 1,320 |
| HardTop Coupe 2 dr. 2 P : | 1,320 |
| Roadster 2 dr. 2 P (by Drauz) : | 100 |
Dimension(s)
Coupe
Chassis # 87960
Engine # 4093259
Auction entries : 1
Chassis # 110307
View info And history
Chassis # 110858
Engine # 95072
View info And history
Chassis # 113267
Engine # P 87483
View info And history
Auction entries : 1
| Fuel Capacity : | 13.2 Gal |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 155.7 in | 3955 mm. |
| Width : | 65.5 in | 1664 mm. |
| Height : | 51.5 in | 1308 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 82.7 in | 2101 mm. |
| Front Track : | 51.5 in | 1308 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 50.0 in | 1270 mm. |
HardTop Coupe
| Price : | $3,900 |
| Weight : | 1900 lbs | 861.826 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 13.2 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 2+2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 155.7 in | 3955 mm. |
| Width : | 65.5 in | 1664 mm. |
| Height : | 51.5 in | 1308 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 82.7 in | 2101 mm. |
| Front Track : | 51.5 in | 1308 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 50.0 in | 1270 mm. |
Cabriolet
Chassis # 87779
Engine # 602440
View info And history
Auction entries : 1
Chassis # 153454
View info And history
Auction entries : 1
Chassis # 152862
Engine # 800204
View info And history
Auction entries : 1
Chassis # 152629
Engine # 84903
View info And history
Auction entries : 1
Chassis # 154422
Engine # 604923
View info And history
Auction entries : 1
| Price : | $3,955 |
| Weight : | 1900 lbs | 861.826 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 13.2 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 2+2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 155.7 in | 3955 mm. |
| Width : | 65.5 in | 1664 mm. |
| Height : | 51.5 in | 1308 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 82.7 in | 2101 mm. |
| Front Track : | 51.5 in | 1308 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 50.0 in | 1270 mm. |
Roadster by Drauz
Chassis # 87214
View info And history
Chassis # 88221
Engine # 603331
View info And history
Auction entries : 2
Chassis # 87432
Engine # 601610
Auction entries : 1
Chassis # 87 288
View info And history
Chassis # 87383
Engine # 800105
View info And history
Auction entries : 1
Chassis # 88658
View info And history
Chassis # 88348
Engine # 87182
View info And history
Auction entries : 2
Chassis # 88121
Auction entries : 1
Chassis # 87746
View info And history
Auction entries : 3
| Coachwork : | Drauz |
| Price : | $3,580 |
| Weight : | 1900 lbs | 861.826 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 13.2 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 2+2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 155.7 in | 3955 mm. |
| Width : | 65.5 in | 1664 mm. |
| Height : | 51.5 in | 1308 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 82.7 in | 2101 mm. |
| Front Track : | 51.5 in | 1308 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 50.0 in | 1270 mm. |
Coupe
| Price : | $7,650 |
| Weight : | 2200 lbs | 997.903 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 13.2 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 2+2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 155.7 in | 3955 mm. |
| Width : | 65.5 in | 1664 mm. |
| Height : | 51.5 in | 1308 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 82.7 in | 2101 mm. |
| Front Track : | 51.5 in | 1308 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 50.0 in | 1270 mm. |
Emory Special Cabriolet
| Fuel Capacity : | 13.2 Gal |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 155.7 in | 3955 mm. |
| Width : | 65.5 in | 1664 mm. |
| Height : | 51.5 in | 1308 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 82.7 in | 2101 mm. |
| Front Track : | 51.5 in | 1308 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 50.0 in | 1270 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Parallel trailing arms with transverse lampinated torsion bars and anti-roll bar Rear : Swing axles with transverse torsion bar | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Worm and Peg | |
| Turns lock to lock : | 2.30 |
| Turning Circle : | 11.0 m | 433.109 in. | 11000.969 mm. |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 5.90x15 |
1960 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,600 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $5,315 |
| Avg. Home : | $12,700 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.31 |
| Total Car Production : | 7,905,119 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1960 Porsche 356B?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1960 Porsche 356B? A: The 1960 Porsche 356B has a wheelbase size of 82.70 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1960 Porsche 356B? A: The 1960 Porsche 356B has a length of 155.70 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1960 Porsche 356B? A: The 1960 Porsche 356B has a width of 65.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1960 Porsche 356B cost when new?A: The 1960 Porsche 356B cost approximately $3,580 to $7,650 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1960 Porsche 356B? A: The 1960 Porsche 356B was offered as a Cabriolet, Coupe, Emory Special Cabriolet, HardTop Coupe, Roadster.Q: What tires did the 1960 Porsche 356B have? A: The 1960 Porsche 356B had 5.90x15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Porsche produce in 1960? A: Porsche produced 7,559 automobiles in 1960.Q: How many 1960 356Bs were produced? A: Porsche produced 4,528 examples of the 356B in 1960.Q: What engine did the 1960 Porsche 356B have? A: The engine powering the 1960 Porsche 356B was a Flat 4 (1600 cc | 97.6 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 75 BHP (55.2 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 88 Ft-Lbs (119 NM) @ 3700 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1960 Porsche 356B have? A: The 1960 Porsche 356B had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.