356C 1600 SC ~ 1965-1965
Overview The mid-range 356C was the 1600 SC. The main difference from the entry-level car being a more powerful, higher compression version of the 1.6-litre overhead valve engine that produced 95bhp at a heady 5800rpm. To give a sportier ride, Koni dampers were fitted in place of the Boge items..Read More
356C 1600 ~ 1964-1965
Overview The final incarnation of the entry-level 356 was 356C. This used essentially the same body shell as the previous model. The 1.6-litre overhead valve engine was updated to produce a modest but useful 75bhp. For the first time, all-round disc brakes were standard on the 356, while the suspension..Read More
356C 2000 GS Carrera 2 ~ 1964-1964
Overview This short-lived successor to the 356B 2000 GS Carrera 2 was essentially the same car, albeit with minor changes to the body, interior and suspension, in line with the rest of the range. As with the rest of the range, disc brakes were fitted as standard. How to spot..Read More
356B 2000 GS-GT Carrera 2 ~ 1962-1963
Overview This lightweight version of the Carrera 2 used essentially the same body and interior as the previous Carrera GT, complete with lightweight aluminium panels and plastic windows. The main difference being the new 2.0-litre overhead camshaft engine that was tuned to produce 140bhp. This, combined with the light weight,..Read More
356B 2000 GS Carrera 2 ~ 1962-1963
Overview The successor to the 1600 GS Carrera GT was produced for homologation into the GT racing class. It fitted with a new 2.0-litre overhead camshaft engine that developed 130bhp. The body and interior was based on that of the lesser 356B cars. All but the first Carrera 2s were..Read More
356B 1600 ~ 1960-1963
Overview The 356 was heavily revised for 1960. Visually, the front bumper and headlamps were higher, while the indicators lenses protruded further and the handle on the bonnet became wider. New vents under the front bumper fed air to the brakes. The cabin boasted a new three-spoked steering wheel, shorter..Read More
356B 1600 Super ~ 1960-1963
Overview This more powerful 356B boasted an output of 75bhp, up 15bhp on the entry-level car thanks mainly to an increased compression ratio. Visually, it was upgraded in line with the entry-level B; the front bumper and headlamps were higher, while the indicators lenses protruded further and the handle on..Read More
356B 1600 Super Roadster ~ 1960-1963
Overview This more powerful 356B Roadster boasted an output of 75bhp, up 15bhp on the entry-level car thanks mainly to an increased compression ratio. In other ways, it was identical to the 1600 Roadster, with the 356B body body updates, plus a lightweight hood and simpler, race-orientated interior. How to..Read More
356B 1600 Super 90 ~ 1960-1963
Overview This was the most powerful 356B with, as its name suggest, an output of 90bhp thanks mainly to an increased compression ratio and the use of two twin-choke Solex carburettors. Visually, it was upgraded in line with the entry-level B; the front bumper and headlamps were higher, while the..Read More
356B 1600 Super 90 Roadster ~ 1960-1962
Overview The top of the range Roadster with the 90bhp engine of the Super 90, making it a fun and fast car in its day. In other ways, it was identical to the 1600 Roadster, with the 356B body body updates, plus a lightweight hood and simpler, race-orientated interior. How..Read More