1956 – 1958 Porsche 356A/1500GS Carrera Coupe Technical Specifications
| Type | Series Production Car |
| Built At | Germany |
| Coachbuilder | Reutter Karosserie |
| Price $ | $5,995 |
| Engine |
Type 547/1 Flat-4 w/Dry Sump Lubrication
|
| Position | Rear, Longitudinal |
| Aspiration | Natural |
| Block Material | Aluminum |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 Valves per Cyl |
| Fuel Feed |
2 Type 40PII Knecht-Filtered Twin-Throat Solex Carburetors
|
| Displacement | 1498 cc / 91.4 in³ |
| Bore | 85.09 mm / 3.35 in |
| Stroke | 66.0 mm / 2.6 in |
| Compression | 9.0:1 |
| Power | 108 bhp @ 6400 rpm |
| Torque | 91 ft lbs @ 5200 rpm |
| Specific Output | 72.1 bhp per litre |
| Bhp/weight | 124.59 bhp per tonne |
| Body / Frame | Unitary Steel Monocoque |
| Driven Wheels | RWD |
| Front Tires | 5.90-15 Super Sport |
| Rear Tires | 5.90-15 Super Sport |
| Curb Weight | 923 kg / 2035 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 2101 mm / 82.7 in |
| Front Track | 1306 mm / 51.4 in |
| Rear Track | 1273 mm / 50.1 in |
| Transmission | 4-Speed Manual |
| Top Speed | 124 mph |
| 0 – 60 Mph | ~11.5 seconds |
| 0 – 100 Mph | ~33.5 seconds |
| 0 – 1/4 Mile | ~17.7 seconds |
