1963 Porsche 356 C specifications

1963 Porsche 356 C data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2100 mm 82.7 inches
Track/tread (front) 1306 mm 51.4 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1272 mm 50.1 inches
Length 4010 mm 157.9 inches
Width 1670 mm 65.7 inches
Height 1315 mm 51.8 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.91
Kerb weight 934 kg 2059 lb
Weight distribution 43.1% front
fuel tank capacity 50 litres 11 [13.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.34
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Porsche
Engine code
Cylinders Flat 4
Capacity 1.6 litre
1582 cc
(96.54 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 82.5 × 74 mm
3.25 × 2.91 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.11
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 75 PS (74 bhp) (55 kW)
at 5000 rpm
maximum torque 117 Nm (86 ft·lb) (11.9 kgm)
at 3700 rpm
Specific output 34.9 kW/litre
47.4 ps/litre
46.8 bhp/litre
0.77 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 73.96 Nm/litre
0.89 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system 2 Solex carburettors
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 929.4 kPa (134.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Air
Unitary capacity 395.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 18.8 s
Standing kilometre 34.4 s
Maximum speed 172 km/h (107 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
80.33 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 PS/kg
59.08 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
79.23 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
16.93 kg/kW
28.27 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position rear
Engine layout unknown
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 4½J x 15
Wheel size rear 4½J x 15
Tyres front 5.60 S 15
Tyres rear 5.60 S 15
Brakes F/R Di/Di
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.82
Final drive ratio 4.43
general
Carfolio.com ID1287
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 16.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1963 Porsche 356 C added before December 1995.
Last modified 2015-01-31.

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