The Porsche 356 A 1600 GS Carrera GT is a coupé with 2 doors and a rear mounted powerplant which transmits its power to the rear wheels.
The power is produced by a dry sumped naturally aspirated engine of 1.6 litre capacity. This powerplant features double overhead camshaft valve gear, 4 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It develops 113.5 bhp (115 PS/85 kW) of power at 6500 rpm, and maximum torque of 135 N·m (100 lb·ft/13.8 kgm) at 5500 rpm. Lubrication is of the dry sump-type.
The engine powers the wheels compliments of a 4 speed manual 'box.
It weighs a claimed 870 kg at the kerb.
Its maximum speed claimed is 201 km/h (125 mph).
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