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
Body style as per previous Carrera 2 but with flatter chrome hubcaps without central badges.
Variations
The 356C 2000 GS Carrera 2 was offered in Coupe, Cabriolet, and Hardtop/Cabriolet (Cabriolet with a removable hardtop) forms.
Specification
Capacity: 1966cc
Compression ratio: 9.5:1
Maximum Power: 130bhp @ 6200rpm
Maximum Torque: 162Nm @ 4600rpm
Brakes: Front: 274.5×10.5mm discs; rear: 285x10mm discs
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 165/15 tyres; Rear: 4.5Jx15 with 165/15 tyres
Length: 3980mm
Width: 1670mm
Weight: 1010kg
Did you Know?
0-60mph: 9.0 sec Top speed: 124mph
Just 126 examples of the 356C Carrera 2 were made before it was replaced by the all-new Porsche 911.