What engine did the Porsche 356 have?

356 C

How much is a 1963 Porsche 356 worth?

Data based on 128 auction sales. note: The images shown are representations of the 1963 Porsche 356 and not necessarily vehicles that have been bought or sold at auction….Porsche Models.

How much is a 1962 Porsche 356 worth?

Data based on 90 auction sales. note: The images shown are representations of the 1962 Porsche 356B and not necessarily vehicles that have been bought or sold at auction….Porsche Models.

When did the Porsche 356 Carrera 2 come out?

This 1963 Carrera 2 was completed at the Porsche factory on July 11th, 1962. The Slate grey over red leather interior 356 Carrera 2 was imported by Autogerma of Bologna, Italy.

What was the cost of a 1963 Porsche 356?

This was an expensive venture for any car company, let alone one as small as Porsche. The 356B Carrera 2 Cabriolet cost around $8,000, almost twice the cost of a similar pushrod-engined Cabriolet, by far the most expensive road car Porsche had ever produced, and probably the most costly to build.

What kind of engine was in 1963 Porsche Carrera 2?

The Carrera II had been introduced part way through 356B production, and continued virtually unchanged after the 356C’s arrival in 1963. The Fuhrmann-designed Carrera 4-cam engine, Type 587/1, with 130 hp, was very complex, and it took an experienced factory mechanic using brand new parts nearly 100 hours to assemble.

What was the first Porsche car ever made?

In 1948 the mid-engine,[3]tubular chassis 356 prototype called “No. 1” was completed. This led to some debate as to the “first” Porsche automobile. Although the original Porsche 356 unit had a rear-mid engine placement, the rear-engined 356 is considered by Porsche to be its first production model.