| Competition Page | 1969 PCS Book |
Manufacturer: Porsche Class: E Model: 356, 356A, 356B, 356C - (1500, 1600) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ENGINE: Manufacturer ...... Porsche Type .............. OHV 4 cyl opposed Bore & stroke ..... 3.25” x 2.91” or 3.15" x 2.91" Capacity .......... 1582 cc or 1488 cc Head material ..... Aluminum Block material .... Aluminum Valve head dia: Intake .... 1.50” Exhaust ... 1.34” Carburation ....... Two Zenith 32 NDIX or Solex 32 PBIC or 40 PBIC ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE TRAIN: Clutch Diameter: 8” Gearbox No. speeds forward: 4 Ratios: Std. Alt. Alt. Alt. Alt. Alt. 1 3.09 2.75 2 2.13 1.94 1.76 1.61 3 1.61 1.47 1.35 1.23 1.13 4 1.35 1.14 1.04 0.96 0.89 0.85 0.82 5 Overdrive Make & Model: None Ratio ....... Final drive ratios: 4.43, 4.86, 5.17 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CHASSIS Wheelbase ................... 82.7” Track dimension, front ...... 51.4” Track dimension, rear ....... 50.1” Wheel Diameter .............. 15” Rim Width ................... 4.5” ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BRAKES STANDARD ALTERNATE Front: 10.8” Disc 11” Drum Rear: 11.2” Disc 11” Drum ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ WEIGHT & CAPACITIES Official weight: Radiator cap ...... 1804 lbs - Coupe Oil sump cap ...... 5.5 Qt 1737 lbs - Roadster Fuel tank cap ..... 13 Gal 1610 lbs - Speedster Alt: 19 or 21 Gal ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ALTERNATE SPECIFICATIONS 644.42.095 - 60mm front brakes & vent backing plate