The Porsche Type 356B Coupe with Super 75 Engine

Engine: Flat-four cylinder, 82.5 x 74 mm. (1,582 c.c.).

Inclined overhead valves operated by push-rods. 8.5 to 1 compression ratio. 75 b.h.p. (88 S.A.E. h.p.) at 5,000 r.p.m.

Gear ratios: First, 13.69 to 1;second, 7.81 to 1; third, 5.01 to 1; top 3.61 to 1.

Tyres: 165 x 15 Dunlop S.P., on bolt-on steel disc wheels. Weight: Not weighed. Maker’s figure: 18 cwt., 1 qr., 16 lb. (kerb weight, D.I.N.).

Steering ratio: Just under 2 1/2 turns, lock-to-lock.

Fuel capacity: 11 1/2 gallons (including 1.1 gallons in reserve). Total range approx. 316 miles.

Wheelbase: 6 ft. 11 1/4 in.

Track: Front, 4 ft, 4 in.; rear, 4 ft. 2 3/4 in.

Dimensions: 13 ft. 1 1/4 in. x 5 ft. 5 1/2 in. x 4 ft. 3 1/2 in. (high).

Price: £1,707 (£2,348 2s. 9d. inclusive of purchase tax and import duty.) As tested: £2,366 I7s. 3d.,

Makers: Porsche K.-G., Porschestrasse 85, Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen, Germany.

Concessionaires: A.F.N. Ltd., Falcon Works, London Road, Isleworth, Middlesex.