Specifications, paints and numbers of the 356 A T1

In the model year 1956 – production had already started in September 1955 – the 356 Pre-A was replaced by the 356 A following extensive further development. The modifications to the vehicle were part of the (T1) "Technical Programme 1". One of the key visual differences between the A series and the "original 356" was a single-piece, curved panoramic windscreen. The front indicators were always integrated in the horn grille and all models had a modified front lid handle with an inset Porsche Crest.

Chassis numbers A T1

Year Coupé Cabriolet Speedster
until October 1955 53009-55000 60723-61000 80201-81900
from October 1955 for model year 1956 55001-55390 61001-61069 81901-82000
1956 55391-58311 61070-61499 82001-82850
until March 1957 58312-59090 61500-61700 82851-83691
from March 1957 100001-101692 61701-61892 production stopped
Model T2 from September 1957 101693-102504 150001-150149 production stopped

Engine types A T1

Porsche-Type 356/1300 356/1300 "Super" 356/1600 356/1600 "Super"
Construction year 09/1955 - 08/1957 09/1955 - 08/1957 09/1955 - 08/1957 09/1955 - 08/1957
Type 4-cylinder 4-stroke boxer engine, central camshaft
Engine-Type 506/2 589/2 616/1 616/2
Engine numbers 1955 22246-22273 50128-50135 60001-60608 80001-80110
Engine numbers 1956 22274-222471 50136-50155 60609-63926 80111-80756
Cooling air cooled air cooled air cooled air cooled
Bore 74,5 mm 74,5 mm 82,5 mm 82,5 mm
Stroke 74 mm 74 mm 74 mm 74 mm
Displacement 1290 cm³ 1290 cm³ 1582 cm³ 1582 cm³
max. torque 8,25 mkg
at 2800 rpm
9,0 mkg
at 3600 rpm
11,2 mkg
at 2800 rpm
11,9 mkg
at 3700 rpm
HP (DIN) @ RPM 44 hp / 4200 rpm 60 hp / 5500 rpm 60 hp / 4500 rpm 75 hp / 5000 rpm
Compression Ratio 6,5:1 8,2:1 7,5:1 8,5:1
Lubrication Pressure circulation Pressure circulation Pressure circulation Pressure circulation
Transmission 4 forward gears, 1 reverse gear, synchronized
Tires 5.60-15 or 5.90 Sport 5.60-15 or 5.90 Sport 5.60-15 or 5.90 Sport 5.60-15 or 5.90 Sport
Petrol tank 52 liters, of which 5 are reserve
Consumption 10,0 l Super / 100 km 11,0 l Super / 100 km 10,0 l Super / 100 km 11,0 l Super / 100 km
Weight Coupe/Cabriolet 860 kg / 880 kg 860 kg / 880 kg 860 kg / 880 kg 860 kg / 880 kg
0-100 km/h 22,0 sec 17,0 sec 16,0 sec 15,0 sec
Top speed 145 km/h 160 km/h 160 km/h 175 km/h

Colours 356 A T1

The paints offered for the 356 A T1 in 1955 and 1956 are listed below. Starting in 1957, however, a new range of paints consisting of 7 standard paints became available. 5602 Polyantha Red became 5702 Ruby Red, 5603 Graphite Metallic became 5703 Meissen Blue, 5604 Sahara Beige became 5704 Ivory, 5605 Lago Green Metallic became 5705 Fjord Green and 5607 Aquamarin Blue Metallic became 5707 Aquamarin. 4 paints known as 'Sonderfarben' (special paints) also became available: 5710 Stone Grey, 5711 Orange, 5712 Auratium Green and 5713 Glacier White.

However, the "European" models were also available only in the colours below.

356A-5701-black.jpg

5601

black
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356A-5602-polyantha-red.jpg

5602

polyantha red
356A-5602-polyantha-red.jpg
356A-5603-graphite-metallic.jpg

5603

graphite metallic
356A-5603-graphite-metallic.jpg
356A-5604-sahara-beige.jpg

5604

sahara beige
356A-5604-sahara-beige.jpg
356A-5605-lago-green-metallic.jpg

5605

lago green metallic
356A-5605-lago-green-metallic.jpg
356A-5606-Silbergrau.jpg

5606

silver metallic
356A-5606-Silbergrau.jpg
356A-5607-Aquamarinblau.jpg

5607

aquamarin blue metallic
356A-5607-Aquamarinblau.jpg

Production figures for the A T1

Production in 55 was divided up between two versions. Pre-A (T0) and T1 cars were manufactured that year.

  Coupé Cabriolet Speedster
  1955 1956 1957 1955 1956 1957 1955 1956 1957
356/1300 (Pre-A) 95 - - 13 - -      
356/1300 (T1) 31 - - 5 - -      
356/1300 S (Pre-A) 9 - - 0 - -      
356/1300 S (T1) 3 - - 3 - - 2 - -
356/1500 (Pre-A) 872 - - 160 - - 579 - -
356/1600 (T1) 270 - - 56 - - 240 - -
356/1500 S (Pre-A) 186 - - 20 - - 134 - -
356/1600 S (T1) 71 - - 8 - - 31 - -
356 Carrera/1500 GS 38 - - 4 - - 14 - -
Total 1575 2921 2480 269 430 393 1000 1056 591