These are standard specifications for the 1962 Porsche 356B, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual Located in rear transaxle
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Features
| Engine Location : | Rear |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 1948 - 1965 |
| Price : | $3,600-$7,700 |
| Weight : | 1875 lbs | 850.486 kg |
Performance
| Top Speed : | 110 mph | 176.99 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| Opposed 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1582 cc | 96.5 cu in. | 1.6 L. |
| Power : | 70 BHP (51.52 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 |
| 2 Zenith carburetors | |
| Opposed 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1582 cc | 96.5 cu in. | 1.6 L. |
| Power : | 88 BHP (64.768 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 |
| 2 Zenith carburetors | |
| Opposed 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1582 cc | 96.5 cu in. | 1.6 L. |
| Power : | 102 BHP (75.072 KW) @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque : | 89 Ft-Lbs (121 NM) @ 4300 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Stroke : | 2.9 in | 74 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| 2 Solex carburetors | |
4 Manual Located in rear transaxle
Production Figures
| Total Porsche Production for 1962 : | 5,759 |
| 1962 Porsche 356B | |
| Cabriolet 2 dr. 2 P : | 1,667 |
| Coupe 2 dr. : | 4,092 |
| Coupe 2 dr. 2 P : | 1,810 |
Dimension(s)
Coupe
| Fuel Capacity : | 13.2 Gal |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 158.0 in | 4013 mm. |
| Width : | 65.8 in | 1671 mm. |
| Height : | 52.4 in | 1331 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 82.7 in | 2101 mm. |
| Front Track : | 51.4 in | 1306 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 50.1 in | 1273 mm. |
HardTop Coupe
| Price : | $3,900 |
| Weight : | 1875 lbs | 850.486 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 13.2 Gal |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 158.0 in | 4013 mm. |
| Width : | 65.8 in | 1671 mm. |
| Height : | 52.4 in | 1331 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 82.7 in | 2101 mm. |
| Front Track : | 51.4 in | 1306 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 50.1 in | 1273 mm. |
Cabriolet
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| Price : | $4,000 |
| Weight : | 1875 lbs | 850.486 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 13.2 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 2+2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 158.0 in | 4013 mm. |
| Width : | 65.8 in | 1671 mm. |
| Height : | 52.4 in | 1331 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 82.7 in | 2101 mm. |
| Front Track : | 51.4 in | 1306 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 50.1 in | 1273 mm. |
Roadster
| Price : | $3,600 |
| Weight : | 1900 lbs | 861.826 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 13.2 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 2+2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 158.0 in | 4013 mm. |
| Width : | 65.8 in | 1671 mm. |
| Height : | 52.4 in | 1331 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 82.7 in | 2101 mm. |
| Front Track : | 51.4 in | 1306 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 50.1 in | 1273 mm. |
Coupe
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| Price : | $7,700 |
| Weight : | 2235 lbs | 1013.779 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 13.2 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 2+2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 158.0 in | 4013 mm. |
| Width : | 65.8 in | 1671 mm. |
| Height : | 52.4 in | 1331 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 82.7 in | 2101 mm. |
| Front Track : | 51.4 in | 1306 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 50.1 in | 1273 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Parallel trailing arms with transverse laminated torsion bars and anti-roll bar Rear : Swing axles with transverse torsion bars | |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 5.60x15 |
1962 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $3,125 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $5,556 |
| Avg. Home : | $12,500 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.28 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1962 Porsche 356B?
Q: How fast is the 1962 Porsche 356B? A: The 1962 Porsche 356B has a top speed of 110 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1962 Porsche 356B? A: The 1962 Porsche 356B has a wheelbase size of 82.70 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1962 Porsche 356B? A: The 1962 Porsche 356B has a length of 158.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1962 Porsche 356B? A: The 1962 Porsche 356B has a width of 65.80 inches.Q: How much did the 1962 Porsche 356B cost when new?A: The 1962 Porsche 356B cost approximately $3,600 to $7,700 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1962 Porsche 356B? A: The 1962 Porsche 356B was offered as a Cabriolet, Coupe, HardTop Coupe, Roadster.Q: What tires did the 1962 Porsche 356B have? A: The 1962 Porsche 356B had 5.60x15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Porsche produce in 1962? A: Porsche produced 5,759 automobiles in 1962.Q: What engines did the 1962 Porsche 356B have? A: The 1962 Porsche 356B had the following engine options: Opposed 4 (1582 cc | 96.5 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 70 BHP (51.52 KW) @ 4500 RPM and 81 Ft-Lbs (110 NM) @ 2800 RPM Opposed 4 (1582 cc | 96.5 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 88 BHP (64.768 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 86 Ft-Lbs (117 NM) @ 3700 RPM Opposed 4 (1582 cc | 96.5 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 102 BHP (75.072 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 89 Ft-Lbs (121 NM) @ 4300 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1962 Porsche 356B have? A: The 1962 Porsche 356B had a 4 speed Manual Located in rear transaxle gearbox.
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Q: How fast is the 1962 Porsche 356B? A: The 1962 Porsche 356B has a top speed of 110 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1962 Porsche 356B? A: The 1962 Porsche 356B has a wheelbase size of 82.70 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1962 Porsche 356B? A: The 1962 Porsche 356B has a length of 158.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1962 Porsche 356B? A: The 1962 Porsche 356B has a width of 65.80 inches.Q: How much did the 1962 Porsche 356B cost when new?A: The 1962 Porsche 356B cost approximately $3,600 to $7,700 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1962 Porsche 356B? A: The 1962 Porsche 356B was offered as a Cabriolet, Coupe, HardTop Coupe, Roadster.Q: What tires did the 1962 Porsche 356B have? A: The 1962 Porsche 356B had 5.60x15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Porsche produce in 1962? A: Porsche produced 5,759 automobiles in 1962.Q: What engines did the 1962 Porsche 356B have? A: The 1962 Porsche 356B had the following engine options: Opposed 4 (1582 cc | 96.5 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 70 BHP (51.52 KW) @ 4500 RPM and 81 Ft-Lbs (110 NM) @ 2800 RPMSimilar Automakers
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