1959 – 1963 Porsche 356B/1600 Roadster Technical Specifications
| Type | Series Production Car |
| Production Years | 1959 – 1963 |
| Built At | Stuttgart, Germany |
| Price $ | $4,103 |
| Engine | Flat-4 |
| Position | Rear, Longitudinal |
| Aspiration | Natural |
| Valvetrain | Pushrod OHV, Two Valves per Cyl |
| Fuel Feed | 2 Zenith 32 NDIX Carburetors |
| Displacement | 1582 cc / 96.54 in³ |
| Bore | 82.5 mm / 3.2 in |
| Stroke | 74 mm / 2.9 in |
| Compression | 8.5:1 |
| Power | 60 PS or 59 bhp or 44 kW @ 4500 rpm |
| Specific Output | 54.36 bhp per litre |
| Bhp/weight | 95.56 bhp per tonne |
| Torque | 110.0 Nm or 81 lb.ft @ 4500 rpm |
| Redline | 6000 |
| Body / Frame | Unitary Steel Monocoque |
| Driven Wheels | RWD |
| Wheel Type | Steel Discs |
| Front Tires | 165 SR-15 Sport |
| Rear Tires | 165 SR-15 Sport |
| Front Brakes | Al-Fin Aluminum Drums |
| F Brake Size | 40 x 280 mm / 1.6 x 11.0 in |
| Rear Brakes | Al-Fin Aluminum Drums |
| R Brake Size | 40 x 280 mm / 1.6 x 11.0 in |
| Front Wheels | F 38.1 x 11.4 cm / 15 x 4.5 in |
| Rear Wheels | R 38.1 x 11.4 cm / 15 x 4.5 in |
| F Suspension |
Swing Arms w/Torsion Bars, Adj Anti-Roll Bar, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
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| R Suspension |
Half Axles w/Radius Arms, Torsion Bars, Anti-Roll Bar, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
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| Curb Weight | 900 kg / 1980 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 2100 mm / 82.7 in |
| Front Track | 1306 mm / 51.4 in |
| Rear Track | 1272 mm / 50.1 in |
| Length | 4010 mm / 157.9 in |
| Width | 1670 mm / 65.7 in |
| Height | 1330 mm / 52.4 in |
| Transmission | 741/0A 4-Speed Manual |
| Gear Ratios | 3.091:1, 1.765:1, 1.130:1, 0.815:1 |
| Final Drive | 4.428:1 |
| Top Speed | ~156.07 kph / 97 mph |
| 0 – 60 Mph | ~16.5 seconds |
| 0 – 1/4 Mile | ~22.0 seconds |
| Fuel Capacity | 52 litres or 13.73 gal. |
