| Porsche 356 Carrera 2 (1962) |
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Country
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Germany
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Top Speed (mph)
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128
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0-60 mph
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8.5
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BHP
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128 @6200rpm
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Torque lbft
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119 @4600rpm
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BHP per ton
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127
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Engine capacity CC/CU
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1966/120
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Engine type
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Straight 4 Caburettors x 2
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Aspiration
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Normal
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Compression Ratio
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9.5:1
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Valve Type/No
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Overhead 8
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Transmission (manual/auto)
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Manual
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No of speeds
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4
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Wheels driven
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RWD
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Brakes F/R
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Disc/Disc
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No. of Seats
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2
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Length (in)
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158
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Width (in)
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65.9
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Height (in)
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52.1
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Kerb Weight (lbs)
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2230
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| 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. |
