1959 Porsche 356A/1600 Super Convertible D Pictures & Gallery...
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1959 Porsche 356A/1600 Super Speedster Technical Specifications Model Year 1956 – 1958 Built At Stuttgart, Germany Body Stylist Erwin Komenda...
1956 – 1958 Porsche 356A/1600 Super Speedster Technical Specifications Model Year 1956 – 1958 Built At Stuttgart, Germany Body Stylist...
1956 – 1959 Porsche 356A/1600 Super Cabriolet Technical Specifications Model Year 1956 – 1959 Built At Stuttgart, Germany Body Stylist...
1956 – 1959 Porsche 356A/1600 Super Coupe Technical Specifications Model Year 1956 – 1959 Built At Stuttgart, Germany Body Stylist...
Despite looking outwardly similar to the preceding models, Porsche thoroughly updated their 356 line in 1956 and called their new model the 356A. At the core, this included a larger 1600 cc engine, but also a curved-glass windshield and a thoroughly revised suspension. At the 1955 Frankfurt Motor Show in September of 1955, Porsche released the 356A/1600 to the world with cabriolet, coupe and speedster bodies from Reutter. The 356A/1600 was a great performer, good for a sprint to 60 mph in 13.5 seconds and hit a top speed of 109 mph.
A handful of push-rod 356As were delivered from the factory with a lightweight package that was usually reserved for the Carrera race cars. Called GTs, these got the stripped out interior, aluminum doors, a large fuel tank and Porsche ATE disc brakes. As few as four Speedsters came equipped this way. Since the four-cam was only a marginal improvement in power, the regular 1600 Super was more than enough for the small car.
