356A 1500GS Carrera de Luxe ~ 1958-1958

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 GS Carrera de Luxe was offered in Coupe, Cabriolet, Hardtop-Coupe and Hardtop/Cabriolet forms

Specification

Capacity: 1498cc

Compression ratio: 9.0:1

Maximum Power: 100bhp @ 6200rpm

Maximum Torque: 119Nm @ 5200rpm

Brakes: Front: 280x40mm drums; rear: 280x40mm drums

Suspension: Front: Two swinging arms with two transverse torsion bar springs, telescopic dampers and anti-roll bar; Rear: Swing axles with torsion bar springs and telescopic dampers

Wheels & Tyres: Front: 4.5Jx15 with 5.90/15 tyres 4.5Jx15 with 5.90/15 tyres

Length: 3950mm

Width: 1670mm

Weight: 930kg

Did you know?

To get around the problems of getting consistent cabin heat from the air-cooled engine, Porsche fitted the de Luxe, as standard, with an independent petrol-powered heater.