Generation 2, A, T1

Porsche 356 Coupe

10.1955 - 01.1957 · Europe

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Generation 2, A, T1

356A

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Porsche 356, Generation 2, A, T1, Europe market. This overview covers 5 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (10.1955 - 01.1957). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 5 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats: 2
Engine codes: Type 506 B4, Type 547/1 B4, Type 589 B4, Type 616/1 B4, Type 616/2 B4
Engine displacement, cc: 1286–1582
Drive layout: Rear-wheel drive
Transmission: Manual 4
Wheelbase, mm: 2100
Ground clearance, mm: 175
Fuel: Petrol

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5 versions

1.6 L, 60 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive, заднее расположение двигателя

Type 616/1 B4 · МКПП 4 · Rear-wheel drive

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1.6 MT 1600 Coupe	10.1955 - 01.1957

1.6 L, 75 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive, заднее расположение двигателя

Type 616/2 B4 · МКПП 4 · Rear-wheel drive

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1.6 MT 1600 Super Coupe	10.1955 - 01.1957

1.5 L, 110 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive, заднее расположение двигателя

Type 547/1 B4 · МКПП 4 · Rear-wheel drive

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1.5 MT Carrera GS Gran Turismo 1500 Coupe	10.1955 - 01.1957

1.3 L, 60 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive, заднее расположение двигателя

Type 589 B4 · МКПП 4 · Rear-wheel drive

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1.3 MT 1300 Super Coupe	10.1955 - 01.1957

1.3 L, 44 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive, заднее расположение двигателя

Type 506 B4 · МКПП 4 · Rear-wheel drive

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1.3 MT 1300 Coupe	10.1955 - 01.1957

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