Porsche 356 specifications

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Generation 1 (1948–1955)

1.5 Manual (70 hp)1.5 Manual (55 hp)1.3 Manual (44 hp)1.1 Manual (40 hp)1.5 Manual (70 hp)1.5 Manual (55 hp)1.3 Manual (44 hp)1.1 Manual (40 hp)

II (A) (1955–1959)

1.6 Manual (60 hp)1.6 Manual (75 hp)1.6 Manual (60 hp)1.6 Manual (105 hp)1.5 Manual (100 hp)1.6 Manual (75 hp)1.6 Manual (105 hp)1.5 Manual (100 hp)

III (B) (1959–1963)

2.0 Manual (130 hp)1.6 Manual (90 hp)1.6 Manual (75 hp)1.6 Manual (60 hp)2.0 Manual (130 hp)1.6 Manual (90 hp)1.6 Manual (75 hp)1.6 Manual (60 hp)

IV (C) (1963–1965)

1.6 Manual (75 hp)1.6 Manual (95 hp)1.6 Manual (75 hp)1.6 Manual (95 hp)

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