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1952 Porsche 356 ‘America Roadster’
Max Hoffman convinced Porsche it needed a lightweight convertible to compete with Jaguar and Austin-Healey.
2023 Porsche Taycan Pricing and EPA Ranges
The entry-level version now starts at over $90,000
A Brief History of JLP-4
There are 935s, and then there are 935s…
Buchmann-Porsche 928 Targa
The one we wish they made
Cayman GT4 Rallye Concept (2018)
For testing purposes Porsche Motorsport built a few tarmac rally cars based on the Cayman 981 GT4 racing version.
Embracing the Porsche Spirit: A Guide to Owning the 964 RS America
Today a rare and sought-after 911, the RS America was a Stateside special that arrived at exactly the right time.
High-voltage batteries on the test bench at Porsche
Porsche Engineering uses state-of-the-art testing procedures to develop electric drives
History and future of the Porsche 911
Honoring numerous generations of the flat-6
In-Depth: The 1972 Porsche RS/RSR 911 360 0001 Prototype
The story of the development of the Porsche 911 RS/RSR prototype in the middle of 1972
Macan’s charging system sets a new standard
Reduced weight and faster charging
Model Focus: owning a 987 Cayman R
The first ‘hot’ Cayman which would pave the way for the later GT4 Background & Tech
Model Focus: Owning a Porsche 911 (996.2) GT3
In 1999, the 996 GT3 launched what would become the most successful purpose built race car in the history of motorsport.
My First 1973/4 Porsche RS/R
A trip down memory lane with John Starkey’s 1973 RS 2.7 Carrera
ORIGINALE magazine celebrates 10th issue
Freely distributed booklets grow in popularity
Porsche (All Models) (Pre-1970) – Equipment & Options Codes
Equipment Codes & Option Decoder
Porsche 2708 Indy (1987 – 1988)
1987 - 1988. Unlucky and Unprepared Porsche CART Race Car
Porsche 356 – Paint Colors (Exterior & Interior)
Color Options and Samples
Porsche 356 (MY 1948-1965) – Sales Brochures
Sales Catalog for the Porsche 356
Porsche 356 (MY 1950-1959) – Part Catalog
Spare Parts Catalog (Porsche PET) for the Porsche 356/356A
Porsche 356 (MY 1960-1965) – Part Catalog
Spare Parts Catalog (Porsche PET) for the Porsche 356B/356C
Porsche 356 1100 “Pre-A” (1950 – 1954)
The first Stuttgart-built 356 have later been called as 356 Pre-A.
Porsche 356 1300 “Pre-A” (1951 – 1955)
In 1951, a bigger 1.3-litre Type 506 engine was announced. It marked the first significant move away from the original Volkswagen unit.
Porsche 356 1300 Super “Pre-A” (1954 – 1955)
In 1953, the 1300 S or "Super" was introduced, and the 1,100 cc engine was dropped.
Porsche 356 1500 “Pre-A” (1952 – 1955)
The 1500 was Porsche’s newest engine which was quickly fitted with 40 PIBC Solex carburetors
Porsche 356 1500 “Pre-A” Carrera (4-cam) (1955)
The 356 gets a race inspired 1500 cc four cam motor
Porsche 356 1500 “Pre-A” Speedster (1954 – 1955)
Max Hoffmann convinced Porsche to built the 356 Speedster. A cheaper and more sporting alternative to the Coupe and Cab.
Porsche 356 1500 “Pre-A” Super Speedster (1955)
The ‘super’ version had more horsepower (70 vs the standard 60) and the powerful ‘type 528 engine’
Porsche 356 1500 Super “Pre-A” (1953 – 1955)
Porsche's competition department reworked the 1500 engine with hotter cams and bigger Carburetors, boosting power to 70 bhp.
Porsche 356 A 1300 (1956 – 1957)
44 hp, the naturally aspirated 1.3 Liter 8v Flat 4 gasoline engine
Porsche 356 A 1300 S (1956 – 1957)
The 1300 S got more power from its 1.3 Liter 8v Flat 4, at 60 bhp and more torque, now at 65 ft lbs.
Porsche 356 A 1500 Carrera GS (1956 – 1958)
Mated the potent four-camshaft engine from the 550 RS Spyder into the 356’s unassuming chassis.
Porsche 356 A 1500 GS Carrera GT (1957 – 1958)
The fastest street-legal automobile offered by the still-small German automaker in 1957
Porsche 356 A 1600 (1956 – 1959)
Released in September of 1955, the 356A/1600 came in cabriolet, coupe and speedster bodies from Reutter.
Porsche 356 A 1600 GS Carrera GT (1958 – 1959)
Sold alongside the Carrera de Luxe, the GT was lightened and prepared for racing.
