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 to spot
Raised front bumper and headlamps. Wide bonnet handle. Vents under front bumper. Convex chrome hubcaps with Porsche badge in centre. Simple, unlined hood.
Specification
Capacity: 1582cc
Compression ratio: 7.5:1
Maximum Power: 90bhp @ 5500rpm
Maximum Torque: 121Nm @ 4300rpm
Brakes: Front: 280x40mm drums; rear: 280x40mm drums
Suspension: Front: Two swinging arms with two transvers torsion bar springs, telescopic dampers and anti-roll bar; Rear: Swing axles with radius arms, two torsion bar springs and telescopic dampers. Compensating spring.
Wheels & Tyres: Front: 4.5Jx15 with 5.60/15 tyres; Rear: 4.5Jx15 with 5.60/15 tyres (optional radial tyres: 165/15)
Length: 4010mm
Width: 1670mm
Weight: 870kg
Did you know?
0-60mph: 13.5 sec Top speed: 112mph
The Roadster name was resurrected in the 1990s for the US version of the 964 Speedster; the America Roadster.