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356
1956 Porsche 356
Germany
Gasoline
2WD
Convertible
Updated Aug 24, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1956
Make
Porsche
Model
356
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
356A T-1
Seats
2
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
A 1500 GS Carrera Cabriolet Manual
Engine Configuration
Flat
Power (hp)
100 hp
Power (kW)
73 kW
Torque
119 Nm (88 lb-ft)
Displacement
1,498 cc
Dimensions
Length
3,950 mm
(155.5 in)
Width
1,670 mm
(65.7 in)
Height
1,310 mm
(51.6 in)
Wheelbase
2,100 mm
(82.7 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
6,200 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
5,200 rpm
Engine Configuration
Compression Ratio
9 :1
Engine Configuration
Flat
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
52 litres
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,306 mm
(51.4 in)
Track, Rear
1,272 mm
(50.1 in)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Other
Car Classification
Australian Classification
Sports Car
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car
Porsche
410 vehicles
356
Model
5 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Convertible
Variant
356 Standard
1948–1965
356 Convertible Generations
3 of 7
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356A T-1
1956–1957
Year
1956
Powertrain
A 1500 GS Carrera Cabriolet Manual
Horsepower
100 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline