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356
1953 Porsche 356
Germany
Gasoline
2WD
Convertible
Updated Aug 25, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1953
Make
Porsche
Model
356
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
pre-A
Seats
2
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1500 Cabriolet Manual
Engine Configuration
Flat
Power (hp)
55 hp
Power (kW)
40 kW
Torque
106 Nm (78 lb-ft)
Top speed
155 km/h
(96 mph)
Displacement
1,488 cc
Dimensions
Length
3,850 mm
(151.6 in)
Width
1,660 mm
(65.4 in)
Height
1,300 mm
(51.2 in)
Wheelbase
2,100 mm
(82.7 in)
Curb weight
830 kg
(1,830 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,400 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,800 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
80 mm
(3.1 in)
Stroke
74 mm
(2.9 in)
Compression Ratio
6.8 :1
Engine Configuration
Flat
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
52 litres
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,290 mm
(50.8 in)
Track, Rear
1,250 mm
(49.2 in)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Other
Car Classification
Australian Classification
Sports Car
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car
356
Model
5 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Convertible
Variant
356 Standard
1948–1965
356 Convertible Generations
2 of 7
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pre-A
1950–1955
Year
1953
Powertrain
1500 Cabriolet Manual
Horsepower
55 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
ConvertibleConvertible
2WD
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline