Porsche 356 & 914 Specifications
Verified period specs for the classic Porsche 356 (Pre-A through C) and the mid-engine 914.
356 "Pre-A" (1950–1955)
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | Drive | Transmission | 0–60 | Top speed | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 356 1100 DIN; period data approximate | 1950–1954 | 1.1L flat-4 (air-cooled) | 40 hp | 52 lb-ft | RWD | 4-speed manual | ~13.9s | 99 mph | ~1,675 lb |
| 356 1300 DIN; approximate | 1951–1955 | 1.3L flat-4 (air-cooled) | 44 hp | 60 lb-ft | RWD | 4-speed manual | — | ~90 mph | ~1,700 lb |
| 356 1500 DIN; approximate | 1952–1955 | 1.5L flat-4 (air-cooled) | 55 hp | ~78 lb-ft | RWD | 4-speed manual | — | 100 mph | ~1,750 lb |
| 356 1500 Super DIN; roller-bearing; incl. early Speedster | 1953–1955 | 1.5L flat-4 (air-cooled) | 70 hp | 79 lb-ft | RWD | 4-speed manual | — | 110 mph | ~1,700 lb |
356A (1955–1959)
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | Drive | Transmission | 0–60 | Top speed | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 356A 1600 DIN | 1955–1959 | 1.6L flat-4 (air-cooled) | 60 hp | 81 lb-ft | RWD | 4-speed manual | — | 99 mph | ~1,874 lb |
| 356A 1600 S DIN (Super) | 1956–1959 | 1.6L flat-4 (air-cooled) | 75 hp | 86 lb-ft | RWD | 4-speed manual | ~13.5s | 109 mph | ~1,885 lb |
| 356A 1500 GS Carrera DIN; 4-cam (550-derived); GT tune ~110-115 bhp | 1956–1959 | 1.5L flat-4 DOHC 4-cam (air-cooled) | 100 hp | 87 lb-ft | RWD | 4-speed manual | ~9-11s | 125 mph | ~1,852 lb |
356B (1959–1963)
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | Drive | Transmission | 0–60 | Top speed | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 356B 1600 DIN | 1959–1963 | 1.6L flat-4 (air-cooled) | 60 hp | 80 lb-ft | RWD | 4-speed manual | — | 101 mph | ~1,985 lb |
| 356B 1600 S DIN (Super) | 1959–1963 | 1.6L flat-4 (air-cooled) | 75 hp | 86 lb-ft | RWD | 4-speed manual | ~13-14s | 109 mph | ~1,900 lb |
| 356B Super 90 DIN | 1959–1963 | 1.6L flat-4 (air-cooled) | 90 hp | 89 lb-ft | RWD | 4-speed manual | ~13-14s | 110 mph | ~2,000 lb |
| 356B 2000 GS Carrera 2 DIN; 4-cam; ~310 built; first Porsche road car w/ 4-wheel discs | 1962–1963 | 2.0L flat-4 DOHC 4-cam (air-cooled) | 130 hp | 119 lb-ft | RWD | 4-speed manual | ~9.2s | 126 mph | ~2,220 lb |
356C (1963–1965)
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | Drive | Transmission | 0–60 | Top speed | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 356C 1600 C DIN; 4-wheel discs standard | 1964–1965 | 1.6L flat-4 (air-cooled) | 75 hp | 86 lb-ft | RWD | 4-speed manual | ~13.5s | 107 mph | ~2,030 lb |
| 356C 1600 SC DIN | 1964–1965 | 1.6L flat-4 (air-cooled) | 95 hp | 91 lb-ft | RWD | 4-speed manual | ~11.5s | 115 mph | ~2,030 lb |
914 (1969–1976)
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | Drive | Transmission | 0–60 | Top speed | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 914 1.7 DIN; mid-engine; ~76 hp SAE late US | 1970–1973 | 1.7L flat-4 (air-cooled, VW-derived) | 80 hp | 98 lb-ft | RWD | 5-speed manual | ~12.4s | 109 mph | ~1,984 lb |
| 914 1.8 DIN; US fuel-injected | 1974–1976 | 1.8L flat-4 (air-cooled, VW-derived) | 76 hp | 100 lb-ft | RWD | 5-speed manual | — | 108 mph | ~2,094 lb |
| 914 2.0 DIN early; ~91 hp SAE later US | 1973–1976 | 2.0L flat-4 (air-cooled, VW-derived) | 100 hp | 107 lb-ft | RWD | 5-speed manual | ~9.1s | 119 mph | ~2,138 lb |
| 914-6 110 PS DIN (≈125 hp SAE gross); Porsche flat-6; ~3,300 built | 1970–1972 | 2.0L flat-6 (air-cooled, Porsche 901) | 109 hp | 116 lb-ft | RWD | 5-speed manual | ~8.3s | 124 mph | ~2,072 lb |
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