1959 Porsche 356A/1600GS Carrera Technical Specifications
| Type | Series Production Car |
| Coachbuilder | Reutter Karosserie |
| Engineers | Klaus von Rücker |
| Engine | Type 692/2 Boxer-4 |
| Position | Rear, Longitudinal |
| Aspiration | Natural |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 2 Valves per Cyl |
| Fuel Feed | 2 Solex P40II-4 Carburetors |
| Displacement | 1587 cc / -1.0 in³ |
| Bore | 87.5 mm / 3.4 in |
| Stroke | 66 mm / 2.6 in |
| Compression | 9.5:1 |
| Power | 78.3 kw / 105 bhp @ 6500 rpm |
| Specific Output | 66.16 bhp per litre |
| Bhp/weight | 110.18 bhp per tonne |
| Torque | 120.7 nm / 89 ft lbs @ 5000 rpm |
| Redline | 7500 |
| Body / Frame | Unit Steel w/Aluminum Doors, hood |
| Driven Wheels | RWD |
| Front Tires | 5.60-15 |
| Rear Tires | 5.60-15 |
| Curb Weight | 953 kg / 2100 lbs |
| Transmission | 4-Speed Manual |
| Top Speed | ~189.86 kph / 118 mph |
| 0 – 60 Mph | ~10.8 seconds |
| 0 – 100 Mph | ~28.4 seconds |
| Fuel Capacity | 79.48 litres or 21 gal. |
