Porsche 356 4.0 Open body Europe 1.6 MT 1600 C Cabriolet, Configuration
| Volume | 1.6 l |
| Power | 75 hp |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Transmission | Manual transmission |
| Drive | Rear (RR) |
| Number of places | 4 |
| Number of doors | 2 |
| Clearance | 175 mm |
| Front tires | 5.60 - 15 |
| Rear tires | 5.60 - 15 |
Basic parameters
| Release period | June 1963 — April 1965 |
| Drive type | Rear |
| Body type | Open body |
| Transmission type | Manual transmission 4 |
| Engine capacity | 1,582 cm³ |
| Body brand | |
| Maximum speed | 175 km/h |
| Ground clearance (ride height) | 175 mm |
| Country of assembly | Germany |
| Number of doors | 2 |
Motorist emergency kit
| Partial-size spare wheel |
Dimensions
Body dimensions
| Body dimensions (length) | 4,010 mm |
| Body dimensions (width) | 1,670 mm |
| Body dimensions (height) | 1,315 mm |
Interior dimensions
| Number of seats | 4 |
| Number of seat rows | 2 |
Chassis dimensions
| Wheelbase | 2,100 mm |
| Minimum turning radius | 5.250 m |
| Front track width | 1,306 mm |
| Rear track width | 1,272 mm |
Weight and permissible loads
| Weight | 935 kg |
| Specific gravity | 12.47 kg/hp |
Volumes
| Fuel tank volume | 55 l |
Additionally
| Aerodynamic drag coefficient, cW | 0.40 |
Engine, gearbox and steering
Engine
| Engine make | |
| Fuel used | Petrol |
| Engine type | Horizontally opposed, 4-cylinder |
| Supercharger | - |
| Maximum power | 75 hp |
| Maximum power | 55 kW |
| Maximum power, at rpm. | 5,000 |
| Maximum torque | 117.0 Nm |
| Maximum torque | 12.0 kgf m |
| Maximum torque, at rpm. | 3,700 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Compression ratio | 8.50 |
| Cylinder diameter | 82.500 mm |
| Piston stroke | 74.000 mm |
| Valve drive | OHV |
| Additional engine information | Carburetor |
Steering
| Power steering | |
| Steering type | Worm gear |
Suspension/chassis
Suspension
| Front suspension | Semi-independent, torsion beam |
| Rear suspension | Semi-independent, torsion beam |
Tires
| Front wheels | 5.60 - 15 |
| Rear wheels | 5.60 - 15 |
Brakes
| Front brakes | Disk |
| Rear brakes | Disk |
Exterior and external equipment
Lights and optics
| Halogen headlights |
Doors
| Chrome door handles |
Windows and driver visibility
| Heated rear window |
Roof
| Soft top | + |
| Convertible hard top |
Interior and interior equipment
Seats
| Second row of seats | folds in a 50/50 ratio |
| Sports seats |
Interior electrical package
| Electric windows |
Comfort
Audio systems
| Radio |