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Generation 2, A, T2, facelift

Porsche 356 Open body

01.1957 - 10.1959 · Europe

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Generation 2, A, T2, facelift

356A

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Porsche 356, Generation 2, A, T2, facelift, Europe market. This overview covers 11 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (01.1957 - 10.1959). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 11 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats
2
Engine codes
Type 506 B4, Type 589 B4, Type 616/1 B4, Type 616/2 B4, Type 692/2 B4
Engine displacement, cc
1286–1587
Drive layout
Rear-wheel drive
Transmission
Manual 4
Wheelbase, mm
2100
Ground clearance, mm
175
Fuel
Petrol

Specifications and technical details

11 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 CabrioletTop grade 01.1957 - 10.1959
1.6 MT 1600 SpeedsterTop grade 01.1957 - 10.1959
1.6 MT 1600 Convertible DBase grade 01.1957 - 10.1959

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 CabrioletTop grade 01.1957 - 10.1959
1.6 MT 1600 Super SpeedsterTop grade 01.1957 - 10.1959
1.6 MT 1600 Super Convertible DBase grade 01.1957 - 10.1959

1.6 L, 105 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive, заднее расположение двигателя

Type 692/2 B4 · МКПП 4 · Rear-wheel drive

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1.6 MT 1600 GS Carrera De Luxe Speedster 01.1957 - 10.1959

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 CabrioletTop grade 01.1957 - 10.1959
1.3 MT 1300 Super Convertible DBase grade 01.1957 - 10.1959

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

Type 506 B4 · МКПП 4 · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
1.3 MT 1300 CabrioletTop grade 01.1957 - 10.1959
1.3 MT 1300 Convertible DBase grade 01.1957 - 10.1959

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