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Porsche 356 B 1600 S Roadster (1959 – 1963) – Specifications & Performance

Porsche 356 B 1600 S Roadster (1959 - 1963) – Specifications & Performance

1959 – 1963 Porsche 356B/1600 S 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 75 PS or 74 bhp or 55 kW @ 5000 rpm
Specific Output 54.36 bhp per litre
Bhp/weight 95.56 bhp per tonne
Torque 119.0 Nm or 87 lb.ft @ 5000 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
R Suspension
Half Axles w/Radius Arms, Torsion Bars, Anti-Roll Bar, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
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 ~15.5 seconds
0 – 1/4 Mile ~21 seconds
Fuel Capacity 52 litres or 13.73 gal.