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1948-1955
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Number one — the very first Porsche. Hand-built in Gmund, Austria

History

Number one — the very first Porsche. Hand-built in Gmund, Austria

Timeline

1948Production begins
1955Production ends

Production & Heritage

Production Total7,627
DesignerErwin Komenda / Ferry Porsche
Production Period1948-1955
Estimated Value$200K-$500K

Value estimates are editorial assessments based on recent auction results and market trends.

Technical Specifications

Engine1.1L F4
Power40 hp @ 4,600 rpm
Torque69 Nm
0-60 mph17 sec
Top Speed140 km/h
TransmissionManual
DrivetrainRWD
Weight830 kg
Drag CoefficientCd 0.29
BodyAluminum body on steel platform (Gmund), later steel unibody

Engine Details

Engine CodeType 369/1 Flat-4 (1100cc)
Displacement1.1L (1,086 cc)
Bore x Stroke73.5 x 64 mm
Compression7
Fuel SystemTwin Solex 26 VFI carburetors

Performance

0-100 km/h18 sec
0-60 mph17 sec
Top Speed140 km/h
Weight-to-Power20.8 kg/hp

Dimensions

Length3,870 mm
Width1,660 mm
Height1,300 mm
Wheelbase2,100 mm

Chassis & Suspension

Front SuspensionIndependent, trailing arms, transverse torsion bars
Rear SuspensionIndependent, swing axles, transverse torsion bars
Front BrakesDrums, Lockheed hydraulic
Rear BrakesDrums, Lockheed hydraulic
SteeringWorm and roller
Tires5.00 x 16

Capacity

Fuel Tank50 L
Trunk Volume110 (front) L
Doors2
Seats2

Source: Wikipedia, Porsche Museum archives

Tags

Naturally AspiratedRWDManual GearboxLimited Production

Designed by Erwin Komenda / Ferry Porsche

From the 1940s

Featured in Collections

Before 1990

References & Sources

wikipedia.org
Wikipedia: Porsche 356wikipedia.org
porsche.com
Porsche Museumporsche.com

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