Porsche 356A Speedster
Overview
| Produced: |
1955-1958, 21045 produced. ((all 356A models)) |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Roadster,2 doors,2 seats |
A beautifully proportioned open Porsche, the Speedster added a new name to the motoring vocabulary that really couldn't be explained better, maybe the word roadster or spyder would have been used by other manufacturers. The Speedster differs from the 356A Cabriolet in that it has a lower roofline and front windscreen.
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Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1582cc | H4 OHV | Porsche Flat 4 (356 engines) | 82.5mm x 74mm |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worm | Independent/Torsion bar | Independent/Torsion bar |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 mph | 13.9 s | 66 bhp 4400 |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Drum | Drum |
Auction Sales History
Books
| ISBN | Title | Publisher | Buy this book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1870642597 | Porsche 356 1957-65 OWM827 | Brooklands Books |
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| 1855202344 | Porsche 356 Gold Portfolio 1953-65 | Brooklands Books |
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Porsche 356 vs Jaguar XK 120 Pulling In Different Directions. |
74 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars March 2006 | |||
| Pulling In Different Directions - Jaguar's XK120, the state-of-the-art traditional supercar of its day , was challenged by the original thinking of Porsche's exotic little 356 coupe. Are you a traditionalist or an original thinker? | ||||
| Article |
California dreaming |
110 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car August 2007 | |||
| California dreaming - Everyone fancies themselves as James Dean in a Porsche Speedster, says Martin Port, yet you can enjoy open-top 356 motoring for much less money. | ||||
| Article |
Road Test - Porsche 356 |
40 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 7 April 2005 | |||
| Road Test - Porsche 356 - Built 1950-65. Coupé or cabriolet, 2+2 rear-engined, rear-wheel-drive GT/sports car. Flat-four, aircooled, 1582, ohv. | ||||
| Article |
Classic & Sports Car May 2001 pg 92 |
92 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car May 2001 | |||
| Porsche 356 Speedster - We drive the Pacific Coast Highway to see if America's favourite convertible is still the west coast's air-coolest swinger. | ||||
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