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
Variations
The 356A 1500 GS Carrera GT was offered in Coupe form only
Specification
Capacity: 1498cc
Compression ratio: 9.0:1
Maximum Power: 110bhp @ 6400rpm
Maximum Torque: 124Nm @ 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: 865kg
Did you know?
The Carrera GT name was later used on a 924 then a mid-engined Porsche supercar
0-62mph: 11.0sec Top speed: 124mph