Car Specs

1952 Porsche 356 1500 America Roadster

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Chassis Code: Type 540

Build Start: 1952

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1952
Model Variant: Type 540
Chassis Code: Type 540

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2100mm
Track/tread (rear): 1248mm
Width: 1660mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 52litres
Track/tread (front): 1306mm
Length: 3850mm
Height: 1250mm
Kerb weight: 605kg

Body Details

Body Type: 2 seater roadster

Engine Details

Specific torque: 72.58Nm/litre
Compression Ratio: 8.2:1
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Position: rear
Gearbox: 4 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 4.43
Engine Manufacturer: Porsche
Cylinders: Flat 4
Bore × Stroke: 80 × 74mm
Specific output: 34.6 kW/litre47 ps/litre, 46.4 0.76bhp/litre
Sump: wet sumped
Engine Coolant: Air
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Top Gear Ratio: 0.8
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Engine Code: 528
Capacity: 1.5 litre (1488cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.08

Performance

Maximum Torque: 108 Nmlb/ft
Power-to-weight ratio: 115.63 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
Maximum Speed: 180km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 11.76kg/kW
Maximum Power Output: 70 @ 5000 rpm

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 2 Solex 40 PBIC carburettors

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.83

Brakes

bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 912.1kPa
Front Brake Diameter: 230mm
Brakes F/R: Dr/Dr
Rear brake diameter: 230mm

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Rear: 16x3¼D
Tyres Rear: 5.25-16
Wheel Size Front: 16x3¼D
Tyres Front: 5.25-16

Other

Unitary Capacity: 372cc
Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 8 valves in total
Number of doors: 2
RAC rating: 15.9

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