Porsche 356/2 Gmünd Cabriolet – Specifications & Performance

Porsche 356/2 Gmünd Cabriolet Specifications

type Series Production Car
production years 1948 – 1951
built at Austria
production 41
price $ $ 3,750
engine Type 369 Flat-4
position Rear, Longitudinal
valvetrain Pushrod OHV
fuel feed Dual Solex 26 VFJ Downdraft
displacement 1086 cc / 66.27 in³
compression 6.5:1
power 29.8 kw / 40 bhp @ 4200 rpm
specific output 36.83 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 65.25 bhp per tonne
torque 70.5 nm / 52 ft lbs @ 3300 rpm
body / frame Aluminum Body over Tubular Steel Chassis
driven wheels RWD
front tires 5.00×6
rear tires 5.00×6
steering VW Worm & Nut
f suspension VW Parallel Trailing Arms, Tubular Dampers
r suspension VW Leading Arms w/Torsion Bars, Hydraulic Lever-Arm Shock Absorbers
curb weight 613 kg / 1350 lbs
top speed ~141.59 kph / 88 mph
fuel econ epa 7.35 L/100 km or 32 mpg-us
fuel capacity 50 litres or 13.20 gal.

 

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