Porsche 356 0–60 Times
The Porsche 356 0–60 times and quarter mile times below are from 8 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Road & Track and Sports Cars Illustrated and more.
The fastest tested Porsche 356 is the 1962 Porsche 356 Carrera 2 GS Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 9.2 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 16.90 seconds at 83.0 mph, according to Road & Track.
The slowest tested Porsche 356 is the 1961 Porsche 356 1600 Coupe, which took 14.4 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 19.40 seconds at 70.0 mph, according to Road & Track.
Out of all the Porsche 356 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 12.64 seconds The average quarter mile time is 18.64 seconds at 74.50 mph.
Fastest 0–60
9.2sec
1962 Carrera 2 GS Coupe
Average 0–60
12.64sec
Across 8 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
18.64sec
@ 74.5 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
14.4sec
1961 1600 Coupe
Across 8 verified runs, the Porsche 356 ranges from 9.2 to 14.4 seconds 0–60, with a 12.64-second average.
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Tests by model year
8 tests · 7 years
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1964
Porsche 356 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
13.50
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
18.90
sec
Recorded Tests
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#05
1964 Porsche 356 C Coupe
13.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
18.90s
¼ mi @ 72.0 mph
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0–60 mph
13.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
18.90 sec
Trap Speed
72.0 mph
Engine
1.6L F-4
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
4M
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Road & Track
Overall Rank
#5 of 8
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Performance distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
0–60 →
¼ mile →
Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Frequently asked
6 questions
The quickest Porsche 356 on record is the 1962 Porsche 356 Carrera 2 GS Coupe, which runs 0–60 mph in 9.2 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 16.90 seconds at 83.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Porsche 356 is the 1961 Porsche 356 1600 Coupe, which takes 14.4 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 19.40 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 8 verified runs, a Porsche 356 reaches 60 mph in 12.64 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 18.64 seconds at roughly 74.5 mph.
We have verified test data for 7 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Road & Track and Sports Cars Illustrated. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.
Sources
Car and Driver
Road & Track
Sports Cars Illustrated
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Porsche 356 can do, not a single marketing claim.
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