1956 – 1959 Porsche 356A/1600 Super Coupe Technical Specifications
| Model Year | 1956 – 1959 |
| Built At | Stuttgart, Germany |
| Body Stylist | Erwin Komenda |
| Coachbuilder | Drauz |
| Price $ | $3,695 |
| Predecessor | 1956 Porsche 356A/1600 Speedster |
| Successor | 1960 Porsche 356B/1600 T5 Roadster |
| Engine | Type 616/2 Air Cooled Flat-4 |
| Position | Rear Longitudinal |
| Aspiration | Natural |
| Valvetrain | Pushrod OHV |
| Fuel Feed | Dual Solex 26 VFJ Downdraft |
| Displacement | 1582 cc / 96.54 in³ |
| Bore | 82.5 mm / 3.2 in |
| Stroke | 74 mm / 2.9 in |
| Compression | 8.5:1 |
| Power | 74 bhp @ 5000 rpm |
| Torque | 86 ft lbs @ 3700 rpm |
| Specific Output | 47.77 bhp per litre |
| Bhp/weight | 69.52 bhp per tonne |
| Body / Frame | Steel Body over Steel Tub Chassis |
| Driven Wheels | RWD |
| Wheel Type | Steel Slotted Discs |
| Front Tires | 5.60×15 Sport |
| Rear Tires | 5.60×15 Sport |
| Front Wheels | F 38.1 x 11.4 cm / 15 x 4.5 in |
| Rear Wheels | R 38.1 x 11.4 cm / 15 x 4.5 in |
| Steering | VW Worm & Nut |
| F Suspension |
VW Parallel Trailing Arms, Boge Telescopic Dampers, 15mm Anti-Roll Bar
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| R Suspension |
VW Leading Arms w/Torsion Bars, Hydraulic Lever-Arm Shock Absorbers
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| Curb Weight | 863 kg / 1900 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 2101 mm / 82.7 in |
| Front Track | 1306 mm / 51.4 in |
| Rear Track | 1272 mm / 50.1 in |
| Length | 3950 mm / 155.5 in |
| Transmission | VW 4-Speed Manual |
| Top Speed | 109 mph |
| 0 – 60 Mph | ~13.5 seconds |
| 0 – 1/4 Mile | ~25.0 seconds |
The Porsche shown at the beginning of this article is a 356B and not a 356A.
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