1960 Porsche 356B Specifications

Specifications

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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 (2.0 valves per cylinder)
2 Zenith carburetors

Transmission:
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
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Chassis # 110307
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Chassis # 110858
Engine # 95072
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Chassis # 113267
Engine # P 87483
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Exterior
Fuel Capacity :	13.2 Gal
Doors :	2
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

Exterior
Price :	$3,900
Weight :	1900 lbs \| 861.826 kg
Fuel Capacity :	13.2 Gal
Seating Capacity :	2+2
Doors :	2
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
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Chassis # 153454
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Chassis # 152862
Engine # 800204
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Chassis # 152629
Engine # 84903
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Chassis # 154422
Engine # 604923
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Exterior
Price :	$3,955
Weight :	1900 lbs \| 861.826 kg
Fuel Capacity :	13.2 Gal
Seating Capacity :	2+2
Doors :	2
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
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Chassis # 88221
Engine # 603331
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Chassis # 87432
Engine # 601610
Auction entries : 1

Chassis # 87 288
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Chassis # 87383
Engine # 800105
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Auction entries : 1

Chassis # 88658
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Chassis # 88348
Engine # 87182
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Auction entries : 2

Chassis # 88121
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Chassis # 87746
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Exterior
Coachwork :	Drauz
Price :	$3,580
Weight :	1900 lbs \| 861.826 kg
Fuel Capacity :	13.2 Gal
Seating Capacity :	2+2
Doors :	2
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

Exterior
Price :	$7,650
Weight :	2200 lbs \| 997.903 kg
Fuel Capacity :	13.2 Gal
Seating Capacity :	2+2
Doors :	2
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

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Exterior
Fuel Capacity :	13.2 Gal
Doors :	2
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

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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.