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Manufacturer: Porsche Class: D Model: 356A-356B/1600S (Super) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DESCRIPTION: Steel Coupe, Cabriolet, Roadster and Hard Top Dry Weight: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ENGINE: Type .............. 4 cyl ohv opposed Bore & stroke ..... 3.25" x 2.91" Capacity .......... 1582 cc Comp ratio ........ 8.5-9.0:1 Head material ..... Aluminum Alloy Port size ......... Intake 35mm, Exhaust 28mm Piston material ... Aluminum Alloy Piston weight ..... 12.52 oz Timing data: Intake .... Open 15° BTDC, Close 50° ABDC Exhaust ... Open 50° BBDC, Close 15° ATDC -or- Intake .... Open 19° BTDC, Close 54° ABDC (Roller Crank) Exhaust ... Open 54° BBDC, Close 19° ATDC (engines only) Valve lift: ....... Intake: 0.378", Exhaust 0.364" Valve head dia: Intake .... 1.5" Exhaust ... 1.22" Valve spring ...... Outer 83.7 lb @ 1.247" (38.2Kg @ 31.7mm) Inner 34.2 lb @ 1.185" (15.5Kg @ 30.2mm) Carburation ....... Two Pallas/Zenith NFIX ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE TRAIN: Ratios: 1 11:34 12:33 2 17:30 16:31 15:32 18:29 3 23:26 22:27 20:27 18:29 4 27:22 25:24 24:25 23:26 20:27 5 Final drive ratios: 4.428(31/7), 4.857(34/7), 5.167(31/6) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CHASSIS Wheelbase ................... 82.7" Track dimension, front ...... 51.4" Track dimension, rear ....... 50.1" Shock absorber .............. Telescopic Steering ratio .............. 16:1 Brakes ...................... Drum type, total lining area=121.4 in sq Tire size ................... 5.90 x 15, 5.60 x 15 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ APPROVED OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Limited-slip differential 80 Litre fuel tank Induction venturi Center-lock wheels Bucket sports seats Compensating spring (rear axle) Light-weight wheels HD Sway bar (16mm) Large front brakes (60mm wth ventilated backing plates) Magnetic oil filter with centrifugel valve Valve cover with ball check Large oil pump Centrifugal oil pickup Notes: No Super pistons allowed in 1600 Normal No Super-90 pistons allowerd in 1600 Super Connecting Rod weights: 1600 Normal = 14.98 oz 1600 Super = 15.16 oz 1600 Super-90 = 16.57 oz Flywheel weights: 1600 Normal, Super, and Super-90 = 17.79 lbs