1951 – 1953 Porsche 356/1300 Split-Window Cabriolet (Pre-A) Technical Specifications
| Type | Series Production Car |
| Production Years | 1951 – 1953 |
| Built At | Stuttgart, Germany |
| Body Stylist | Erwin Komenda |
| Price $ | $2,000 |
| Engine | 1.3 L Aircooled Flat 4 (Type 506/1) |
| Position | Rear, Longitudinal |
| Aspiration | Natural |
| Valvetrain | Pushrod OHV |
| Fuel Feed |
Dual Solex 32 PBI
|
| Displacement | 1290 cc |
| Bore & Stroke | 80 mm & 64 mm |
| Compression | 6.5:1 |
| Power | 44 bhp @ 4200 rpm |
| Torque | 60 ft lbs @ 2800 rpm |
| Bhp/weight | 50.38 bhp per tonne |
| Body / Frame |
Steel Body over Steel Tub Chassis
|
| Driven Wheels | RWD |
| Wheel Type | Steel Discs |
| Front Tires | 5.00-16 |
| Rear Tires | 5.00-16 |
| Steering | VW Worm & Nut |
| F Suspension |
VW Parallel Trailing Arms, Tubular Dampers
|
| R Suspension |
VW Leading Arms w/Torsion Bars, Hydraulic Lever-Arm Shock Absorbers
|
| Curb Weight | 794 kg / 1750 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 2101 mm / 82.7 in |
| Front Track | 1290 mm / 50.8 in |
| Rear Track | 1250 mm / 49.2 in |
| Length | 3950 mm / 155.5 in |
| Transmission | VW 4-Speed Manual |
| Top Speed | 99 mph |
| 0 – 60 Mph | ~13.9 seconds |
| 0 – 1/4 Mile | ~19.0 seconds |
