1956
Porsche 356A Speedster
The Porsche 356 was Ferdinand Porsche's first production car, hand-built using Volkswagen Beetle components but reimagined as a lightweight sports car. The Speedster variant — with its low-cut screen and spartan interior — is the most revered of all 356 models.
Sports Car
Shared Parts
Technical Specifications
| Engine | 1.6L Air-Cooled Flat-4 (pushrod, 616/1) |
| Displacement | 1,582 cc |
| Horsepower | 60 hp |
| Torque | 110 Nm |
| Transmission | 4-Speed Manual (VW-derived) |
| Drivetrain | RWD (rear-engine) |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Fuel Economy | 10.0 L/100km |
| 0–60 mph | 14.0 sec |
| Top Speed | 165 km/h |
| Length | 3,870 mm |
| Width | 1,660 mm |
| Height | 1,200 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,100 mm |
| Curb Weight | 750 kg |
| MSRP Range | $3,395 (1956 US) |