Model-356

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

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

Overview Porsche commissioned a small number of lightweight 356B racecars from Abarth, the Turin-based racing specialist. The restyled bodywork was made from aluminium and sleeker and more aerodynamic than the standard 356. The interior was stripped out to save weight, too. The GTL was powered by an uprated 1600 engine..Read More

Overview Essentially the successor to the 356A Speedster, the Roadster had the same mechanical’s as the 356B 1660, and the same body updates, but with a lightweight hood and simpler, race-orientated interior. How to spot Raised front bumper and headlamps. Wide bonnet handle. Vents under front bumper. Simple, unlined hood...Read More

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

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

Overview For the last year of production, Porsche increased the GS engine to 1588cc and that meant the power rose to 105bhp. How to spot Carrera badges on front wings and rear end no side stripes Variations The 1600GS Carrera de Luxe was available in Coupe, Cabriolet, Hardtop-Coupe and Hardtop/Cabriolet..Read More

Overview This car replaced the 1600S Speedster and was in production for just one year. Mechanically, it was the same as the 1600S but in a Convertible body made by Drauz. How to spot Taller windscreen than Speedster conventional wind-up side windows and hood larger rear window Chrome side strip..Read More

Overview For 1958, Porsche made the previously racy GS Carrera a more luxurious car, adding more comfortable seats (front and rear) and equipment, but at the expense of lightness and performance. How to spot Carrera badges on front wings and engine cover overriders front and rear Variations The 356A 1500..Read More

Overview This exciting car had the ultimate 356A engine in the sleek and lightweight Speedster bodyshell How to spot Low screen and hood extra small louvres each side of the main engine cover vent no overriders Specification Capacity: 1498cc Compression ratio: 9.0:1 Maximum Power: 110bhp @ 6400rpm Maximum Torque: 124Nm @ 5200rpm Brakes: Front: 280x40mm..Read More

Overview By the mid-1950s, the larger 1600cc engine made a lot more sense than the under powered 1300 and this model went on to become the entry-level 356 after the 1300 was discontinued in 1957. How to Spot One-piece curved windscreen Porsche crest incorporated into the bonnet handle Variations The..Read More

Overview A lighter and more powerful Carrera, thanks to aluminium doors, bonnet and engine cover, plastic rear windows, plus an updated engine that developed 110bhp. It was available with front seats only. How to Spot Carrera badging extra small louvres each side of the main engine cover vent no overriders..Read More

Overview The A version of the Speedster now used a similar dash to the rest of the range, with three equal-sized dials, although the ignition switch remained to the right of the steering column. In other respects, too, the Speedster was updated in line with the rest of the range,..Read More

Overview The short-lived 1.3-litre 356A was also offered in Super form. Raising the compression ratio from 6.5:1 to 7.5:1 led to a useful increase in power from 44 to 60bhp. This had a dramatic impact on performance, with the 0-62mph time being cut from 22 to 17 seconds. How to..Read More

Overview Porsche introduced the Speedster name for the first time in 1995. Designed primarily for the US market this was a car with a lower windscreen, simple hood and side-curtains in place of wind-up windows. It was a fun car for use in warm, dry climates. The interior was different,..Read More

Overview The 356 1300S was unveiled at the Paris Salon in October 1953. It boasted a 1300cc engine that produced 60bhp. For the 1954 model year, all 356s were treated to additional sound insulation, more comfortable seats, passenger seat belts and two coat hooks; Porsche was realising that, to widen..Read More

Overview The 1953 356 range was treated to a new gearbox with full synchromesh, larger drum brakes, road tail-lights (two on each side) and restyled bumpers. Inside the now-famous Porsche crest appeared for the first time, on the steering wheel boss. The 1500S was a new additional to the range...Read More

Overview This limited edition 356 was built exclusively for the US market and featured a lightweight aluminium bodyshell and simple hood and seats. In some ways, it drew styling inspiration of the very first 356 of 1948. The combination of lightweight and a 70bhp engine made this rare car a..Read More

Overview The very first Porsches were hand-built in an old sawmill in the Austrian town of Gmund, and each one was different. However, in 1950 production moved to Stuttgart in Germany and the cars became more standardised. Various models were produced over the years and the first, now known as..Read More