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The 356 was created by Ferdinand "Ferry" Porsche (son of Ferdinand Porsche, founder of the German company), who founded the Austrian company with his sister, Louise.Like its cousin, the Volkswagen Beetle (which Ferdinand Porsche Sr. had designed), the 356 is a four-cylinder, air-cooled, rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive car with unitized pan and body construction.
Sep 28, 2020 · Porsche 356: The Original. A few years prior to its U.S. debut, the Porsche 356 entered production in Europe. This image, taken in 1948 in Austria, shows the first 356 off the line.
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Sep 29, 2020 · Porsche 356: The Original. With its aluminum bodywork, the original 356 tipped the scales at just under 1,200 pounds. A 35-hp engine allowed the little Porsche to hit a top speed of nearly 84 mph ...
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356 B 2000 GS Carrera GT (1960) Year of production: 1960. Engine: flat-four. Displacement: 1,966 cc. Power output: 175 HP (129 kW) Top speed: 220 km/h (137 mph) The 356 acquired not only a new look, but also innovative technology. The aluminium moving body components were just one example. Other pioneering developments were the safety steering ...
The Porsche 356 Story Porsche engineering company had designed cars for other companies for a long time, but it was finally in 1948 that a first “Porsche” was made under the leadership of Ferdinand Anton Ernst “Ferry” Porsche, the son of Ferdinand Porsche. At that time Porsche company was located in Gmünd, Austria. Today we call the first mid-engined Porsche roadster as 356/1 (or 356 ...
Mar 6, 2019 · This year, Porsche celebrates the 70 th anniversary of its first model launch by presenting the eighth-generation 911 and the world premieres of the sport-infused Cayman T and the Boxster T at the international Geneva show, which runs through March 17. In March 1949, Porsche introduced itself to the world at the famed industry event with a 356 ...
Feb 16, 2023 · Beginning in 1955, the 356 Carrera with Ernst Fuhrmann’s potent four-cam engine set the bar for performance in the model lineup. 356 Carrera models account for over 1,000 examples from the total 356 productions, earning Porsche numerous victories in competitions around the world. 356 Carrera GTs are rare and sought after by collectors and connoisseurs, […]
