Porsche 356 Variants

Porsche 356 Speedster Picture

Basic construction of Porsche 356 remained constant throughout the lifespan, with evolutionary, functional improvements rather than for casual style changes. But a number of different Porsche 356 models in both coupe and convertible forms were produced 1948 - 1965.

Porsche 356 coupe and convertible forms were produced from 1948 through 1965.

Porsche 356 Cabriolets (convertibles) were offered from the beginning and at the beginning of 1950, sometimes consisting of more than 50% of total production. One of the most popular collector models, Porsche 356 "Speedster", in late 1954 after Max Hoffman, the exclusive U.S. importer of Porsche Manufacturer, the company cheaper, open-top version could sell well in the U.S. market advice. Due to its low slope of the windscreen (which can be removed for weekend racing), seats and minimal hood Porsche 356 Speedster was an immediate hit, especially in Southern California. Production Porsche 356 Speedster top 1171 cars in 1957 and then begin to decline. It was late 1958 replaced with "Convertible D" model. It was characterized by more practical windshield, side glass windows and comfortable seats. The following year Porsche 356B "Roadster" convertible replaced by D-model, but the sports car market love affair with a top-down automobile plants were washed, soft-top Porsche 356 model sales declined significantly beginning of the 60th years.

Porsche 356B Super Coupe

Distinguish between major revisions of the model Porsche 356 is generally divided into several large groups. Porsche 356 coupe and "convertibles" (soft-top) built through 1954 is clearly identifiable by their division (1948-1952) and bending (center-folded, 1953-1954) for Windows. In 1955, with many small but important changes in the Porsche 356A was introduced. Internal factory designation, "Type 1", led to the nickname "T1" among fans. In the early half of the 1957 revision of the Porsche 356A was produced, known as type 2 (or T2). By the end of 1959 more distinctive design and technical improvements led to Porsche 356B (T5 body type)

1962-mid-Porsche 356B model was changed to the type T6 (twin lattice deck lid, remote filler in the right front bumper and larger windows). Unique "Karmann Hardtop" or "notchback" Porsche 356B model (1961-1962) was essentially convertible body with optional hardtop convertible steel welded in place.

Last revision Porsche 356 was Porsche 356C, which was introduced in 1964 model year. It featured the disc brakes and an opportunity for high-performance camshaft engine Porsche ever produced, 95 hp (71 kW) "SC". 356 peak 14,151 cars in 1964, his successor, Porsche 911, the year was introduced to the U.S. market (it was introduced a little earlier in Europe). The company continues to sell the Porsche 356C in North America through 1965 as demand for the model were relatively strong in the beginning of Porsche 911 for the past decade Porsche 356 (convertible) Dutch police have been collected in March 1966 as 1965 models.

Porsche 356B Wallpaper Picture shown

Porsche 356 four-cylinder engine camshaft was later in the "entry-level Porsche" model Porsche 912, offered in 1965 and 1969 in response to customer complaints that the new Porsche 911 (almost double the price of Porsche 356) was too expensive. Although in some respects, a reprise Porsche 912 specification Porsche 356, it would be wrong to say that Porsche 912 is the successor to Porsche 356 and it was decided to replace the Porsche 356. 911 was the only car cover Porsche name forward. Instead of Porsche 912 has been designed to give an idea of reduced-price segment of the market, faster and heavier Porsche 911 could not do.