The 1958 Porsche 356A 1600 “Super” Speedster Shown Here The car you see here is an ideal restoration candidate still fitted with its original 1600 “Super” engine, capable of 75 hp once restored and refitted. 1958 PORSCHE 356a SPEEDSTER T2 1600SUPER SOLD-SOLD-SOLD. We are proud offer this beautiful 1964 Porsche 356 Super 90 Coupe finished in the.
. 1.3 L Type 506 (1300). 1.3 L Type 506/2 B4 (1300 S). 1.5 L Type 547/1 B4 (Carrera 1500 GS/GT, 1955–1959). 1.5 L Type 692/0 B4 (Carrera 1500 GT, 1958). 1.5 L Type 692/1 B4 (Carrera 1500 GT, 1958).
1.6 L Type 616/1 B4 (1600). 1.6 L Type 616/2 B4 (1600 S). 1.6 L Type 692/2 B4 (Carrera 1600 GS)four-speed manualIn late 1955, with numerous small but significant changes, the 356 A was introduced. Its internal factory designation, 'Type 1', gave rise to its nickname 'T1' among enthusiasts. In the US 1,200 early 356s had been badged as the 'Continental' and then a further 156 from autumn 1955 to January 1956 as an even rarer T1 “European” variant after which it reverted to its numerical 356 designation. In early 1957 a second revision of the 356 A was produced, known as Type 2 (or T2).
Production of the Speedster peaked at 1,171 cars in 1957 and then started to decline. The four-cam 'Carrera' engine, initially available only in the spyder race cars, became an available option starting with the 356 A.Within the last 25 years, replicas of the 356 A have become very popular.Most typical engine was a 1,582 cc (1.6 L; 96.5 cu in) 2 valves per, with dual downdraft, producing 60 PS (59 hp; 44 kW) @ 4500 rpm and a maximum of 110 N⋅m (81 lb⋅ft; 11 kg⋅m) @ 2800 rpm.
1.6 L Type 616/15 (1600 C). 1.6 L Type 616/16 B4 (1600 SC). 1.6 L Type 616/26 B4 (1600 SC, police car). 2.0 L Type 587/1 B4 (Carrera 2). 2.0 L Type 587/2 B4 (Carrera 2)four-speed manualThe last revision of the 356 was the 356 C introduced for the 1964 model year. It featured all around, as well as an option for the most powerful engine Porsche had ever produced, the 95 hp (71 kW) 'SC'. Production of the 356 peaked at 14,151 cars in 1964, the year that its successor, the new, was introduced to the US market (it was introduced slightly earlier in Europe).
The company continued to sell the 356 C in North America through 1965 as demand for the model remained quite strong in the early days of the heavier and more 'civilized' 911. The last ten 356s (cabriolets) were assembled for the Dutch police force in March 1966 as 1965 models.
Has just unveiled the, a stunning preview of what could (and should) become a production open-top supercar, but the idea for Speedster vehicles from the brand dates way back to the 50s of the last century. This is when the sports car maker introduced the 356 Speedster as a somewhat spartan and a more affordable convertible for the American market.It was characterized by its raked windscreen, bucket seats, and a minimalistic folding roof, and was an instant hit on the U.S. Market, especially in Southern California. Production peaked in 1957 at 1,171 cars from the so-called 356 Speedster Type 2.
More About The 356. During the next two years, it was extensively restored again and it is said the bodywork alone took more than 1,700 hours. In 2016, again, the engine was taken apart and completely revised.The motor in question is a 1.6-liter air-cooled, naturally aspirated boxer unit with one overhead camshaft and two valves per cylinder. When fitted with dual Zenith carburetors, it was producing 60 horsepower (44 kilowatts) at 4,500 rpm and 81 pound-feet (110 Newton-meters) of torque at 2,800 rpm. The engine is mated to a four-speed manual gearbox, sending power to the rear wheels.