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Porsche 356 1.5 MT 1500 Cabriolet

01.1951 - 01.1953 · Technical specifications

Engine
1,5 L
Output
55 hp
Fuel
Petrol
Engine code
Type 527 B4
Transmission
МКПП 4
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Seating capacity
2
Doors
2
Ground clearance
175 mm
Body style
Open body
Front tyres
Not specified
Rear tyres
Not specified

✓ Included○ OptionalNot specified — the source does not confirm this value

Basic specifications

Maximum speed, km/h155
Specification name1.5 MT 1500 Cabriolet
Drive layoutRear-wheel drive
Ground clearance, mm175
Transmission typeМКПП 4
Production period1951 - 1953
Body typeOpen body
Chassis code356
Country of assemblyGermany
Number of doors2
0-100 km/h acceleration, s14.6
Engine displacement, cm³1488

Engine

Valves per cylinder2
Forced inductionNot specified
Maximum torque, N·m (kg·m) at rpm106 (11) / 2800
Fuel usedPetrol
Compression ratio6.8
Maximum output, hp (kW) at rpm55 (40) / 4400
Engine codeType 527 B4
Cylinder bore, mm80
Engine typeГоризонтально-оппозитный, 4-цилиндровый
Valve actuationOHV
Additional engine informationКарбюратор
Piston stroke, mm74

Suspension

Rear suspensionПолузависимая, торсионная балка
Front suspensionПолузависимая, торсионная балка

Interior dimensions

Number of seat rows1
Number of seats2

Lights and optics

Halogen headlights Included

Weights and load limits

Mass, kg765
Максимальная грузоподъёмность435
Mass-to-power ratio, kg/hp13.91
Maximum permitted gross mass, kg1200

Roof

Мягкий складной верх Included

Brakes

Rear brakesБарабанные
Front brakesБарабанные

Interior electrical equipment

Power windowsNot specified

Doors

Chrome door handles Included

Seats

Sports seatsNot specified

Steering

Hydraulic power steering Included
Steering mechanismЧервячная передача

Body dimensions

Body dimensions (L x W x H), mm3870 x 1655 x 1300

Fuel consumption

Combined fuel consumption, L/100 km9,0

Chassis dimensions

Minimum turning radius, m5.25
Rear track width, mm1290
Wheelbase, mm2100
Front track width, mm1250

Audio systems

Radio Included

Windows and visibility

Heated rear windowNot specified

Capacities

Fuel tank capacity, L55

Emergency equipment

Space-saver spare wheel Included

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