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1956
Porsche 356A Coupe
Some history & technical specifications
www.356registry.org Richard Milling
Richard
Millang's 1956 356 Coupe
Ever since I was a child, I've always thought
the shape and general grace of the 356 was the ultimate —
the car the started it all for Porsche. What else is there to
say? You either crave them...or you don't. There's no in between.
quote from Richard Millang's description
Don
Morton 's 1956 356 Coupe
She is finished in Sahara Beige over red vinyl with oatmeal carpets.
Extremely solid car that drives like a 356 should.
www.356registry.org
www.356registry.org Don Morton
1956:
the 10,000th Porsche 356
Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Company, the 10,000th
Porsche 356 leaves the production hall.
Porsche has already scored 400 victories in motor racing.
www3.us.porsche.com
An
excerpt from A SHORT HISTORY OF THE PORSCHE 356 or how to tell
them apart
by Bertrand Picard
© Copyright 1996
TYPE
356 A (1956-1959)
The
major feature differentiating the pre-A from the A is again
the windshield. All windshields are now curved, i.e. they form
a smooth arc from one side of the car to the other, as does
the roof (the "peak" previously required to accomodate the pre-A
windshield having been eliminated). The body remains basically
unchanged, with the front having its typical rounded fenders
with low mounted headlights. The hood handle is now much longer
and has a crest. On the side, the rocker panels are now flat,
as seen in perspective from the front of the car (while they
curved inwards on the pre-A) and a deco strip has been added
with a large rubber insert, as opposed to the B where the insert
is thinner.Wheels are 15-inch whereas the pre-A had 16-inch
rims. Also, as a result of the new windshield shape, the dash
has been redesigned and is now curved to follow the shape of
the glass instead of being "pointy" as in the pre-A.
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Some
Specifications for the 1956 Porsche 356A Carrera Coupe
Total
Production of 1956 356A Coupes 2921
1956 |
Origin |
Not Available |
Make |
Porsche |
Base Price |
$5 995 USD |
Model |
356A Carrera Coupe |
Rea |
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Engine & Transmission |
Body / Chassis |
Position |
Rear |
Drive Wheels |
Rear
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Configuration |
Flat 4 |
Curb Weight |
923 kg / 2035 lbs |
Valvetrain |
DOHC |
Length |
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Displacement |
1498 cc / 91.4 cu in |
Width |
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Power |
82.0 kw / 110.0 bhp @ 6200 rpm |
Height |
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Torque |
118.6 nm / 87.5 ft lbs @ 5200 rpm |
Wheelbase |
2101 mm / 82.7 in |
Bore |
85.09 mm / 3.35 in |
Front Track |
1306 mm / 51.4 in |
Stroke |
66.0 mm / 2.6 in |
Rear Track |
1273 mm / 50.1 in |
HP / Liter |
73.43 bhp per litre |
Gear Type |
4-Speed Manual |
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Performance |
Top Speed |
193.1 kph / 120.0 mph |
0 - 60 mph |
11.5 seconds |
¼
mile |
17.7 seconds |
0 - 100 mph |
33.5 seconds |
Below
is a listing of Porsche 356-A Factory accessories as shown in
an accessory brochure believed to be from 1956.
The standard items are included, and some others rarely seen.
QA 21 - Foglights, amber lenses, bumper mounted
($26.20).
QA 21a - Foglights, amber lenses, body mounted ($26.20).
QA 23 - Standard Coupe seats for Speedster ($28.60).
QA 24 - 8-day Clock, mounted in glove compartment
door ($9.00).
QA 25 - Trouble Light with cord, plugs into lower
edge of instrument panel ($1.65).
QA 26 - Sliding Roof ($155.00).
QA 27 - Chrome Wheels ($59.50).
QA 28 - Wheel Rings, finned & bolted to wheel
(not for 15 in. wheels).
QA 29 - Rear View Mirror, clips to door ($3.00).
QA 31 - Coco Mats ($6.20).
QA 32 - Headrests, leather ($13.50 each).
QA 32a - Headrests, Leatherette & Corduroy ($11.50
each).
QA 32b - Headrests, Leatherette ($11.50 each).
QA 33 - 3 Band Radio with 2 speakers (AM/FM/SW)
Blaupunkt Bremen AM/LW ($89.50).
Blaupunkt Stuttgart AM/LW/SW ($109.00).
Blaupunkt Frankfurt AM/FM/LW ($126.00).
Blaupunkt Koln AM/FM/LW Automatic ($165.50).
Becker Europe AM ($96.50).
Becker Europe AM/FM ($122.60).
Becker Mexico AM/FM Automatic ($180.00).
QA 34 - Retractable Antennae, hand crank-below
($19.35).
QA 34a - Retractable Antennae, automatic electric-above
($47.60).
QA 36 - Bench Seat (front), split back, with recliner
mechanisms ($26.20).
QA 37 - Foam Plastic Filled Cushion for driver seat
- Speedster ($3.30).
QA 38 - Luggage Rack, silver metalic finish, with
tie down straps ($18.60, straps-$6.00).
QA 39 - Single Piece of Luggage for behind auxilliary
seat ($46.50).
QA 39a - 3-piece luggage Set, for inside car, leather,
with tie down straps ($93.00).
QA 39b - 2-piece Luggage Set, for inside car, leather,
with tie down straps ($84.65).
QA 40 - Plaid Canvas Luggage for front trunk
compartment ($37.20).
QA 40a - Leather Luggage for front trunk compartment
($15.25).
QA 41 - Cast Headlight Grills ($23.50).
QA 42 - Crash Helmet with Porsche Crest ($12.40).
QA 43 - White Twill Coveralls, elastic wrist &
ankle bands, PORSCHE across back ($10.00).
QA 44 - Safety Belt, quick release, complete with
mounting hardware.
QA 48 - Chrome Headlight Hoods.
QA 49 - Tonneau Cover, zippered ($23.40).
QA 50 - Reclining Seat Mechanism, converts standard
seat to reclining seat (L&R).
Text from www.356registry.org/
Original prices courtesy of Jerry Haussler
References
www.supercars.net
www3.us.porsche.com
www.356registry.org
http://www.kwik-link.com
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