1948 Porsche 356 Coupe vs. 2017 Porsche 911 Targa
Dimensions Comparison

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Here’s how the 1948 Porsche 356 Coupe and the 2017 Porsche 911 Targa compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2017 Porsche 911 Targa comes in at 4528 mm (178.27 in), giving it a 658 mm (25.91 in) (14.5 %) advantage over the 1948 Porsche 356 Coupe at 3870 mm (152.36 in). Looking at width, the 2017 Porsche 911 Targa stretches to 1852 mm (72.91 in), making it 197 mm (7.76 in) (10.6 %) wider than the 1948 Porsche 356 Coupe at 1655 mm (65.16 in). As for height, the 1948 Porsche 356 Coupe stands at 1300 mm (51.18 in), giving it an extra 7 mm (0.28 in) (0.5 %) compared to the 2017 Porsche 911 Targa at 1293 mm (50.91 in).

Overall, the 1948 Porsche 356 Coupe is taller than the 2017 Porsche 911 Targa, while the 2017 Porsche 911 Targa is longer and wider than the 1948 Porsche 356 Coupe.

Length
3870 mm152.4 in
4528 mm178.3 in
Width
1655 mm65.2 in
1852 mm72.9 in
Height
1300 mm51.2 in
1293 mm50.9 in

1948 Porsche 356 Coupe Side View Left
3870 mm152.4 in πŸ”΄ -658 mm-25.9 in (-14.5%)
2017 Porsche 911 Targa Preview
4528 mm178.3 in 🟒 +658 mm+25.9 in (+17.0%)
1948 Porsche 356 Coupe Front View
1655 mm65.2 in πŸ”΄ -197 mm-7.8 in (-10.6%)
2017 Porsche 911 Targa Preview
1852 mm72.9 in 🟒 +197 mm+7.8 in (+11.9%)
1948 Porsche 356 Coupe Rear View
1300 mm51.2 in 🟒 +7 mm+0.3 in (+0.5%)
2017 Porsche 911 Targa Preview
1293 mm50.9 in πŸ”΄ -7 mm-0.3 in (-0.5%)
1948 Porsche 356 Coupe
2017 Porsche 911 Targa

Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More

General Info

Body Style:

Coupe
Cabriolet

Model Year:

1948
2017

Production:

1948-1955 Discontinued Model
2015-2020 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

3870 mm152.4 in
πŸ”΄ -658 mm-25.9 in (-14.5%) - πŸ”΄ -629 mm-24.8 in (-14.0%)
4499-4528 mm177.1-178.3 in
🟒 +629 mm+24.8 in (+16.3%) - 🟒 +658 mm+25.9 in (+17.0%)

Width:

1655 mm65.2 in
πŸ”΄ -197 mm-7.8 in (-10.6%)
1852 mm72.9 in
🟒 +197 mm+7.8 in (+11.9%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
1978 mm77.9 in

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
1978 mm77.9 in

Height:

1300 mm51.2 in
🟒 +7 mm+0.3 in (+0.5%) - 🟒 +12 mm+0.5 in (+0.9%)
1293 mm50.9 in
πŸ”΄ -12 mm-0.5 in (-0.9%) - πŸ”΄ -7 mm-0.3 in (-0.5%)

Ground Clearance:

175 mm6.9 in
-

Trunk Capacity:

-
125-160 liter4.4-5.7 cu ft

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
160-285 liter5.7-10.1 cu ft

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

745-765 kg1642-1687 lbs
πŸ”΄ -860 kg-1896 lbs (-53.6%) - πŸ”΄ -805 kg-1775 lbs (-51.3%)
1570-1605 kg3461-3538 lbs
🟒 +805 kg+1775 lbs (+105.2%) - 🟒 +860 kg+1896 lbs (+115.4%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1100-1200 kg2425-2646 lbs
πŸ”΄ -940 kg-2072 lbs (-46.1%) - πŸ”΄ -800 kg-1764 lbs (-40.0%)
2000-2040 kg4409-4497 lbs
🟒 +800 kg+1764 lbs (+66.7%) - 🟒 +940 kg+2072 lbs (+85.5%)

Roof Load:

-
-

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

n/a
19-inch rims:
  • 8.5J x 19
  • 11.5J x 19
20-inch rims:
  • 8.5J x 20
  • 11.5J x 20
  • 9J x 20
  • 12J x 20

Tire Size:

n/a
  • 235/40 ZR 19 (W:235 | H:40 | D:19)
  • 245/35 ZR 20 (W:245 | H:35 | D:20)
  • 295/35 ZR 19 (W:295 | H:35 | D:19)
  • 305/30 ZR 20 (W:305 | H:30 | D:20)

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