1953 Porsche 1300 S

This automobile has a 2 door coupé body style with a rear positioned engine powering the rear wheels. Its 4 cylinder, overhead valve naturally aspirated powerplant has 2 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 1.3 litres. For this model it provides power and torque figures of 60 bhp (61 PS/45 kW) at 5500 rpm and 88 Nm (65 lbft/9 kgm) at 3600 rpm respectively. The engine transmits power to the wheels compliments of a 4 speed manual set of gears. Claimed weight at the kerb is 850 kg. Top quoted speed is 161 km/h (100 mph).
Full specs

Body type
2 door fixed-head coupé with 2 seats
Length
3950 mm
Weight
850 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.3 litre
Cylinders
4, Flat
Power
61 PS / 60 bhp / 45 kW @ 5500 rpm
Torque
88 Nm / 65 ft.lb / 9 kgm @ 3600 rpm
Top speed
161 km/h / 100 mph

1953 Porsche 1300 S specifications

1953 Porsche 1300 S data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2100 mm	82.7 inches
Track/tread (front)	1308 mm	51.5 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1270 mm	50 inches
Length	3950 mm	155.5 inches
Width	1676 mm	66 inches
Height	1295 mm	51 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.88
Kerb weight	850 kg	1874 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient	0.31
Frontal area	1.70 m²
CdA	0.53
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Volkswagen
Engine code
Cylinders	Flat 4
Capacity	1.3 litre 1290 cc (78.721 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	74.5 × 74 mm 2.93 × 2.91 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.01
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output (DIN)	61 PS (60 bhp) (45 kW) at 5500 rpm
maximum torque (DIN)	88 Nm (65 ft·lb) (9 kgm) at 3600 rpm
Specific output (DIN)	34.7 kW/litre 47.2 ps/litre 46.5 bhp/litre 0.76 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (DIN)	68.22 Nm/litre 0.82 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	8.2:1
Fuel system	2 So carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	857.2 kPa (124.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Air
Unitary capacity	322.5 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	161 km/h (100 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 71.57 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.07 PS/kg 52.64 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 kW/kg 70.59 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.07 bhp/kg 0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 19 kg/kW 31.73 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	rear
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.TB.
Rear suspension	I.TB.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID	1628
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	13.8
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1953 Porsche 1300 S added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.