This automobile has a 2 door convertible/cabriolet type body with a rear positioned engine powering the rear wheels.
Power is produced by an overhead valve, 1.6 litre naturally aspirated dry-sumped 4 cylinder powerplant, with 2 valves per cylinder that produces power and torque figures of 74 bhp (75 PS/55 kW) at 5200 rpm and 123 N·m (91 lb·ft/12.5 kgm) at 3600 rpm respectively. Lubrication is of the dry sump-type.
A 4 speed manual transmission transfers the power to the wheels.
The Porsche 356 C 1600 Cabriolet weighs a stated 935 kg at the kerb.
Maximum quoted speed is 175 km/h (109 mph).
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