Porsche 356A 1300S ~ 1955-1957

The September 1955 Frankfurt motor show saw the unveiling of a much-improved version of the 356. Dubbed the 356A, this new model could be immediately be recognised by its smoothly curved windscreen, while inside there was a new dashboard.

 

The entry-level model was the 1300 which produced a by now modest 44bhp.

 

 

• Rear-mounted, air-cooled flat-four with two Solex downdraft carburettors

 

Capacity: 1290cc

Compression ratio: 6.5:1

 

Maximum Power: 44bhp @ 4200rpm

 

Brakes: Front: mm discs; rear: mm discs

 

Suspension: Front: Double trailing arms with torsion bar springs, telescopic dampers and anti-roll bar; Rear: Swing axles with torsion bar springs and telescopic dampers

 

Wheels: Front: 16”. Rear: 16”

 

Length: 3950mm

 

Width: 1660mm

 

Weight: >830kg

 

 

Top speed: 90mph