Generation 3, B, T5

Porsche 356 Open body

10.1959 - 06.1962 · Europe

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Generation 3, B, T5

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Porsche 356, Generation 3, B, T5, Europe market. This overview covers 7 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (10.1959 - 06.1962). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 7 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats: 2–4
Engine codes: Type 587/1 B4, Type 616/1 B4, Type 616/2 B4, Type 616/7 B4
Engine displacement, cc: 1582–1966
Drive layout: Rear-wheel drive
Transmission: Manual 4
Wheelbase, mm: 2100
Ground clearance, mm: 175
Fuel: Petrol

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7 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	10.1959 - 06.1962
1.6 MT 1600 RoadsterBase grade	10.1959 - 06.1962

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	10.1959 - 06.1962
1.6 MT 1600 Super RoadsterBase grade	10.1959 - 06.1962

1.6 L, 90 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive, заднее расположение двигателя

Type 616/7 B4 · МКПП 4 · Rear-wheel drive

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1.6 MT 1600 Super 90 CabrioletTop grade	10.1959 - 06.1962
1.6 MT 1600 Super 90 RoadsterBase grade	10.1959 - 06.1962

2.0 L, 130 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive, заднее расположение двигателя

Type 587/1 B4 · МКПП 4 · Rear-wheel drive

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1.6 MT 2000 GS Carrera 2 Cabriolet	06.1962 - 06.1963

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