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1962 PCS Book

1962 PCS Index

Manufacturer:	Porsche					Class: F
Model:		356/1500 (Normal)
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DESCRIPTION:
	Steel Coupe, Cabriolet and Roadster
	Dry Weight:
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ENGINE:	Type ..............	4 cyl opposed
	Bore & stroke .....	3.15" x 2.91"
	Capacity ..........	1488 cc
	Comp ratio ........	7:1, 8:1
	Head material .....	Aluminum Alloy
	Port size .........	Intake 35mm, Exhaust 28mm
	Piston material ...	Aluminum Alloy
	Piston weight .....	12.5 oz
	Timing data:
		Intake ....	Open 2°30' BTDC, Close 37°30' ABDC
		Exhaust ...	Open 37°30' BBDC, Close 2°30' ATDC
	Valve lift: .......	0.32"
	Valve head dia:
		Intake ....	1.5"
		Exhaust ...	1.2"
	Valve spring ......	Outer 83 lb @ 1.25", Inner 33 lb @ 1.20" (+/-10%)
	Carburation .......	Two Solex 32PBI or 40PBIC
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TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE TRAIN:
	Ratios:	
		1	11.35	11.34	13.33
		2	17.30	16.31	18.29
		3	23.26	22.27	24.25
		4	27.22	25.24	26.23
		5
	Final drive ratios: 4.375(35/8), 4.428(31/7), 4.857(34/7), 5.167(31/6)
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CHASSIS
	Wheelbase ...................	82.7"
	Track dimension, front ......	50.8"
	Track dimension, rear .......	49.2"
	Shock absorber ..............	Fichtel and Sachs, Boge
	Steering ratio ..............	14.15:1
	Brakes ......................	
	Tire size ...................	5.00 x 16
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