These are standard specifications for the 1963 Porsche 356, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual In rear transaxle
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Features
Engine Location : | Rear |
Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
Body / Chassis : | Steel unibody with boxed, pressed-steel platform c |
Production Years for Series : | 1963 - 1965 |
Price : | $4,195-$5,090 |
Weight : | 1980 lbs | 898.113 kg |
Performance
Top Speed : | 109 mph | 175.381 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
Opposed 4 | |
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Displacement : | 1581 cc | 96.5 cu in. | 1.6 L. |
Power : | 75 BHP (55.2 KW) @ 5200 RPM |
Torque : | 88 Ft-Lbs (119 NM) @ 3600 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 | |
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Displacement : | 1582 cc | 96.5 cu in. | 1.6 L. |
Power : | 94 BHP (69.184 KW) @ 5800 RPM |
Torque : | 88 Ft-Lbs (119 NM) @ 4200 RPM |
Bore : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
Stroke : | 2.9 in | 74 mm. |
Compression : | 9.5:1 |
Main Bearings : | 4 |
Valvetrain : | 8 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
Ignition system : | 2 Solex carbs |
Opposed 4 | |
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Displacement : | 1966 cc | 120.0 cu in. | 2.0 L. |
Power : | 128 BHP (94.208 KW) @ 6200 RPM |
Torque : | 116 Ft-Lbs (157 NM) @ 4600 RPM |
Bore : | 3.6 in | 92 mm. |
Stroke : | 2.9 in | 74 mm. |
Compression : | 9.5:1 |
Main Bearings : | 4 |
Ignition system : | 2 Solex carbs |
4 Manual In rear transaxle
Production Figures
Total Porsche Production for 1963 : | 9,672 |
1963 Porsche 356 |
Dimension(s)
Coupe
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Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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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. |
SC Coupe 2+2
Price : | $4,750 |
Weight : | 1980 lbs | 898.113 kg |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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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 C
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Price : | $4,560 |
Weight : | 1980 lbs | 898.113 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 2 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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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 SC
Price : | $5,090 |
Weight : | 1980 lbs | 898.113 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 2 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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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. |
Carrera 2 Coupe
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Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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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 | |
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Front : Parallel trailing arms with transverse laminated torsion bars and anti-roll bar Rear : Swing axles with transverse torsion bars |
Steering | |
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Worm and Lever |
Tires / Wheels | |
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Tires : | 5.60x15 |
1963 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : | $3,233 |
Avg. Household Income : | $5,807 |
Avg. Home : | $12,650 |
Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.29 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1963 Porsche 356?
Q: How fast is the 1963 Porsche 356? A: The 1963 Porsche 356 has a top speed of 109 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1963 Porsche 356? A: The 1963 Porsche 356 has a wheelbase size of 82.70 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1963 Porsche 356? A: The 1963 Porsche 356 has a length of 158.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1963 Porsche 356? A: The 1963 Porsche 356 has a width of 65.80 inches.Q: How much did the 1963 Porsche 356 cost when new?A: The 1963 Porsche 356 cost approximately $4,195 to $5,090 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1963 Porsche 356? A: The 1963 Porsche 356 was offered as a Cabriolet C, Cabriolet SC, Carrera 2 Coupe, Coupe, SC Coupe 2+2.Q: What tires did the 1963 Porsche 356 have? A: The 1963 Porsche 356 had 5.60x15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Porsche produce in 1963? A: Porsche produced 9,672 automobiles in 1963.Q: What engines did the 1963 Porsche 356 have? A: The 1963 Porsche 356 had the following engine options: Opposed 4 (1581 cc | 96.5 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 75 BHP (55.2 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 88 Ft-Lbs (119 NM) @ 3600 RPM Opposed 4 (1582 cc | 96.5 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 94 BHP (69.184 KW) @ 5800 RPM and 88 Ft-Lbs (119 NM) @ 4200 RPM Opposed 4 (1966 cc | 120.0 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 128 BHP (94.208 KW) @ 6200 RPM and 116 Ft-Lbs (157 NM) @ 4600 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1963 Porsche 356 have? A: The 1963 Porsche 356 had a 4 speed Manual In rear transaxle gearbox.
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Q: How fast is the 1963 Porsche 356? A: The 1963 Porsche 356 has a top speed of 109 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1963 Porsche 356? A: The 1963 Porsche 356 has a wheelbase size of 82.70 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1963 Porsche 356? A: The 1963 Porsche 356 has a length of 158.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1963 Porsche 356? A: The 1963 Porsche 356 has a width of 65.80 inches.Q: How much did the 1963 Porsche 356 cost when new?A: The 1963 Porsche 356 cost approximately $4,195 to $5,090 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1963 Porsche 356? A: The 1963 Porsche 356 was offered as a Cabriolet C, Cabriolet SC, Carrera 2 Coupe, Coupe, SC Coupe 2+2.Q: What tires did the 1963 Porsche 356 have? A: The 1963 Porsche 356 had 5.60x15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Porsche produce in 1963? A: Porsche produced 9,672 automobiles in 1963.Q: What engines did the 1963 Porsche 356 have? A: The 1963 Porsche 356 had the following engine options: Opposed 4 (1581 cc | 96.5 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 75 BHP (55.2 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 88 Ft-Lbs (119 NM) @ 3600 RPMSimilar Automakers
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