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1962 PCS Book

1962 PCS Index

Manufacturer:	Porsche					Class: G
Model:		356A/1300-1300S
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DESCRIPTION:
	Steel Coupe and Cabriolet
	Dry Weight:
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ENGINE:	Type ..............	4 cyl opposed
	Bore & stroke .....	2.94" x 2.92"
	Capacity ..........	1290cc
	Comp ratio ........	6.5:1, 7.5:1, 8.2:1, 9.2:1
	Head material .....	Aluminum Alloy
	Port size .........	Intake 35mm, Exhaust 28mm (at inner valve seat)
	Piston material ...	Aluminum Alloy
	Piston weight .....	12.5 oz
	Timing data:
		Intake ....	Open 15° BTDC, Close 50° ABDC
		Exhaust ...	Open 50° BBDC, Close 15° ATDC
				-or-
		Intake ....	Open 5° BTDC, Close 43° ABDC
		Exhaust ...	Open 43° BBDC, Close 5° ATDC
	Valve lift: .......	Intake 0.337", Exhaust 0.319"
				or Intake 0.40", Exhaust 0.36"
	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, 32PBIC, 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 ......	51.4"
	Track dimension, rear .......	50.1"
	Shock absorber ..............	Boge, Koni, Fichtel and Sachs
	Steering ratio ..............	16:1
	Brakes ......................	
	Tire size ...................	5.60 x 15, 5.90 x 15
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APPROVED OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
	Compensating spring (rear axle)
	Limited slip differential
	80 litre fuel tank
	Bucket sports seats
	Center-lock wheels