Porsche 356A Carrera
Overview
| Produced: |
1955-1959, 700 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Coupe, 2 doors
Cabriolet, 2 doors Roadster, 2 doors |
The new "Carrera" model to Porsches range added even more performance to the 356. The Carrera had a 1498cc engine at first, later Carrera's used a dry-sump, dual ignition 1588cc version which produced 115bhp and a top speed of over 120mph.
Considered a powerful car in its time, the little 356A Carrera could embarrass much larger, less agile cars of the day. The 356A Carrera remained in production from 1955-1959, however only 700 cars were built in this time.
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1498cc | H4 4OHC | Porsche Flat 4 (356 engines) | ||
| 1588cc | H4 4OHC | Porsche Flat 4 (356 engines) |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | R/R | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | Worm | |
| Suspension | Front | Independent/Torsion bar |
| Rear | Independent/Torsion bar | |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120mph | 11.5s |
Body
| Type | Seats | Doors | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coupe | 2 | 2 | |
| Cabriolet | 2 | 2 | |
| Roadster | 2 | 2 |
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