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1959 Porsche 356A 1600 GS 692/3 Carrera GT technical specifications

Technical specifications of 1959 Porsche 356A 1600 GS 692/3 Carrera GT

Carfolio.com ID1540

bodywork
1959 Porsche 356A 1600 GS 692/3 Carrera GT See all Porsche models
Type2S FHC

Key:
SAL
Saloon (Sedan)
FHC
Fixed-head coupé
DHC
Drop-head coupé (Convertible)
HBK
Hatchback
EST
Estate (Station Wagon)
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Designer
Number of doors 2

dimensions & weight
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Wheelbase 2100 mm 82.7 in
Track front
rear
Length 3950 mm 155.5 in
Width 1676 mm 66 in
Height 1295 mm 51 in
Length:wheelbase ratio 1.88
Ground clearance
Kerb weight 835 kg 1841 lb
Weight distribution
(Front)
Fuel capacity 79.6 litres 17.5 UK Gal 21 US Gal

aerodynamics
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Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

engine
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Bore × stroke 87.50 mm × 66.00 mm
3.44 in × 2.6 in
Cylinders F-4
Displacement 1.6 litre
1587 cc
(96.845 cu in)
Type DOHC
Key:
SOHC
Single overhead camshaft
DOHC
Double overhead camshaft
OHV
Overhead valves
TS
Two stroke
SV
Side valves
Sl
Sleeve valves
oise
Overhead inlet side exhaust
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2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
Construction
Sump
Compression ratio 9.80:1
Fuel system 2 We carbs
Maximum power
(Net)		 116.6 PS (115 bhp) (85.8 kW)
@ 6500 rpm
Specific output 72.5 bhp/litre
1.19 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque
(Net)
bmep
Specific torque
Maximum rpm
Manufacturer Porsche
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Air
Bore/stroke ratio 1.33
Unitary capacity 396.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

performance
1959 Porsche 356A 1600 GS 692/3 Carrera GT See all Porsche models
0-50 mph (80 km/h)
0-60 mph
0-100 km/h
0-100 mph
80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top
Standing ¼mile
Standing km
Top speed 201 km/h (125 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 Emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
Power-to-weight 137.72 bhp/ton

chassis
1959 Porsche 356A 1600 GS 692/3 Carrera GT See all Porsche models
Engine location Rear
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD

Key:
FWD
Front wheel drive
RWD
Rear wheel drive
AWD
All wheel drive
4WD
Four wheel drive
 
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Suspension front I.TB.
rear I.TB.
Key:
I
Independent
LA
Live axle
dD
de Dion axle
W
Wishbone
DW
Double wishbones
CS
Coil springs
ARB
Anti-roll bar
LS
Leaf springs
SE
Semi-elliptic leaf springs
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Wheels front
rear
Tyresfront
rear
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr

Key:
Ve
Ventilated
Di
Disc (Disk)
Dr
Drum
S
Servo-assisted
ABS
Anti-lock Braking System
Brake ∅front
rear
Braked area
Transmission 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio

general
1959 Porsche 356A 1600 GS 692/3 Carrera GT See all Porsche models
RAC rating 19.0
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1959 Porsche 356A 1600 GS 692/3 Carrera GT added before December 1995.
Last modified 2008-04-03.
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