Porsche 356 1500S ~ 1953-1955
- Overview
- How to Spot
- Specifications
- Did You Know?
The 1953 356 range was treated to a new gearbox with full synchromesh, larger drum brakes, road tail-lights (two on each side) and restyled bumpers.
Inside the now-famous Porsche crest appeared for the first time, on the steering wheel boss.
The 1500S was a new additional to the range. It’s engine had a roller-borne Hirth crankshaft and power was raised to a heady 70bhp. According to an internal company memo of October 1952 it was originally intended only “for racing drivers taking part in racing events.”
- Rear-mounted, air-cooled flat-four with two Solex downdraft carburettors
Compression ratio: 6.5:1
Maximum Power: 70bhp @ 5000rpm
Brakes: Front: drums; rear: drums
Suspension: Front: Double trailing arms with torsion bar springs, telescopic dampers and anti-roll bar; Rear: Swing axles with torsion bar springs and telescopic dampers
Wheels: Front: 16”. Rear: 16”
Length: 3950mm
Width: 1660mm
Weight: >830kg
