1953 – 1955 Porsche 356/1500 Super Coupe (Pre-A) Technical Specifications
| Type | Series Production Car |
| Production Years | 1953 – 1955 |
| Built At | Stuttgart, Germany |
| Body Stylist | Erwin Komenda |
| Price $ | $4,284 |
| Engine | 1.5 L Air Cooled Flat-4 |
| Position | Rear, Longitudinal |
| Aspiration | Natural |
| Valvetrain | Pushrod OHV |
| Fuel Feed | Dual Solex 40 PIBC Downdraft |
| Power | 70 bhp @ 5000 rpm |
| Torque | 75 ft lbs @ 3000rpm |
| Body / Frame |
Steel Body over Steel Tub Chassis
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| Driven Wheels | RWD |
| Wheel Type | Steel Discs |
| Front Tires | 5.00-16 |
| Rear Tires | 5.00-16 |
| Steering | VW Worm & Nut |
| F Suspension |
VW Parallel Trailing Arms, Tubular Dampers
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| R Suspension |
VW Leading Arms w/Torsion Bars, Hydraulic Lever-Arm Shock Absorbers
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| Curb Weight | 748 kg / 1647 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 2101 mm / 82.7 in |
| Front Track | 1290 mm / 50.8 in |
| Rear Track | 1250 mm / 49.2 in |
| Length | 3950 mm / 155.5 in |
| Top Speed | 99 mph |
