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 forms
Specification
Capacity: 1588cc
Compression ratio: 9.5:1
Maximum Power: 105bhp @ 6500rpm
Maximum Torque: 121Nm @ 5000rpm
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: 950kg
Did you know?
1959 was the first year that buyers could choose a 12-volt electrical system in place of the standard 6-volts.