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Porsche 356 Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1959–1963) — Third Generation

The third-generation Porsche 356 closed the model's run with its most refined engineering, offered as a Coupe, an open Cabrio and a lighter Roadster built around the same rear-engined layout.

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Porsche 356 Engines and Transmissions

Each Porsche 356 engine here is an air-cooled flat-four mounted behind the rear axle, such as the 2.0 gasoline unit paired with a manual gearbox in Cabrio, Coupe and Roadster form. That rear-wheel-drive powertrain rewards smooth inputs, and the drivetrain's light weight matters more than outright output.

Cabrio — Porsche 356 Engines and Transmissions

Cabrio Porsche 356 Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
1.6 MTGasoline1582 cm³60 hp44 kW110 N⋅mManualRWD
1.6 MTGasoline1582 cm³75 hp55 kW117 N⋅mManualRWD
1.6 MTGasoline1582 cm³90 hp66 kW121 N⋅mManualRWD
2.0 MTGasoline1966 cm³130 hp96 kW162 N⋅mManualRWD

Coupe — Porsche 356 Engines and Transmissions

Coupe Porsche 356 Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
1.6 MTGasoline1582 cm³60 hp44 kW110 N⋅mManualRWD
1.6 MTGasoline1582 cm³75 hp55 kW117 N⋅mManualRWD
1.6 MTGasoline1582 cm³90 hp66 kW121 N⋅mManualRWD
2.0 MTGasoline1966 cm³130 hp96 kW162 N⋅mManualRWD

Roadster — Porsche 356 Engines and Transmissions

Roadster Porsche 356 Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
1.6 MTGasoline1582 cm³60 hp44 kW110 N⋅mManualRWD
1.6 MTGasoline1582 cm³75 hp55 kW117 N⋅mManualRWD
1.6 MTGasoline1582 cm³90 hp66 kW121 N⋅mManualRWD
2.0 MTGasoline1966 cm³130 hp96 kW162 N⋅mManualRWD

Porsche 356 Dimensions

Cabrio — Porsche 356 Dimensions

Cabrio Porsche 356 Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightGround clearance, minimum
1.6 MT4010 mm1670 mm1315 mm2100 mm900 kg152 mm
1.6 MT4010 mm1670 mm1315 mm2100 mm900 kg152 mm
1.6 MT4010 mm1670 mm1315 mm2100 mm900 kg152 mm
2.0 MT4010 mm1670 mm1315 mm2100 mm900 kg152 mm

Coupe — Porsche 356 Dimensions

Coupe Porsche 356 Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightGround clearance, minimum
1.6 MT4010 mm1670 mm1315 mm2100 mm900 kg152 mm
1.6 MT4010 mm1670 mm1315 mm2100 mm900 kg152 mm
1.6 MT4010 mm1670 mm1315 mm2100 mm900 kg152 mm
2.0 MT4010 mm1670 mm1315 mm2100 mm900 kg152 mm

Roadster — Porsche 356 Dimensions

Roadster Porsche 356 Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightGround clearance, minimum
1.6 MT4010 mm1670 mm1315 mm2100 mm900 kg152 mm
1.6 MT4010 mm1670 mm1315 mm2100 mm900 kg152 mm
1.6 MT4010 mm1670 mm1315 mm2100 mm900 kg152 mm
2.0 MT4010 mm1670 mm1315 mm2100 mm900 kg152 mm