Porsche 356 Carrera 2 (1962)
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| Country |
Germany |
| Top Speed (mph) |
128 |
| 0-60 mph |
8.5 |
| BHP |
128 @6200rpm |
| Torque lbft |
119 @4600rpm |
| BHP per ton |
127 |
| Engine capacity CC/CU |
1966/120 |
| Engine type |
Straight 4 Caburettors x 2 |
| Aspiration |
Normal |
| Compression Ratio |
9.5:1 |
| Valve Type/No |
Overhead 8 |
| Transmission (manual/auto) |
Manual |
| No of speeds |
4 |
| Wheels driven |
RWD |
| Brakes F/R |
Disc/Disc |
| No. of Seats |
2 |
| Length (in) |
158 |
| Width (in) |
65.9 |
| Height (in) |
52.1 |
| Kerb Weight (lbs) |
2230 |
| Additional Info: Available as a Coupe (Hardtop) or a Convertible (Roadster or Speedster). Various engine options throughout it's production history include a 35bhp 1.1, a 44-60bhp 1.3, a 55-70bhp and 100-110bhp 1.5, a 60-95bhp and a 105-115bhp 1.6 and a 130bhp 2.0. Also to note are the 2.0 race versions: 140bhp GS and 155bhp GT (0-60 under 7 secs). An example of performance from others were: 0-60 in 11.5 secs for the 90bhp 1.6. The Porsche Speedster is also popular with the kit car industry and there are many replicas about. |
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