The 356 A 1500 GS Carrera Speedster is a rear wheel drive convertible/cabriolet motor car with a rear mounted engine, from Porsche.
Its 4 cylinder, double overhead camshaft naturally aspirated engine has 2 valves per cylinder and a volume of 1.5 litres. In this application it provides power and torque figures of 99 bhp (100 PS/74 kW) at 6200 rpm and 119 Nm (88 lbft/12.1 kgm) at 5200 rpm respectively. Lubrication is of the dry sump-type.
This power is transmitted to the wheels via a 4 speed manual gearbox.
The Porsche 356 A 1500 GS Carrera Speedster weighs a claimed 790 kg at the kerb.
Maximum speed stated is 200 km/h (124 mph).
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