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Porsche 356 (A) 356 A 1600 Speedster: Options & Equipment
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The Porsche 356 (A) 356 A 1600 Speedster is one of 11 trims in the Porsche 356 (A) range. This page lists the 19 equipment codes available on it for the United States market, grouped into 6 categories. Equipment fitted as standard on this trim is marked “Standard”; “No charge” marks no-cost options and “—” marks an option whose period price has not yet been sourced. Showing 1958 prices: “Not offered” marks equipment that wasn’t on that year’s order sheet, which is different from a price we haven’t sourced.
Body Style
Standard Equipment
Fitted as standard on the 356 A 1600 Speedster, at no charge. Configurable options are listed in the sections below.
| Code | Equipment | Category |
|---|---|---|
| — | 1.6-liter (1,582 cc) flat-four, 60 PS | Performance & Sound |
| — | 4-speed manual | Transmission |
Exterior Design
| Code | Option | Price, 1958 (USD) | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | Outside rear-view mirror, left | — | |
| — | Luggage rack, silver finish | — | |
| — | Luggage rack, body colour | Not offered | |
| — | Chrome side trim strips | Not offered | |
| — | Supplementary plexiglass side windows for draught-free ventilation | Not offered | |
| — | Zip-on tonneau cover | — |
Lighting
| Code | Option | Price, 1958 (USD) | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | Fog lamps, pair (bumper- or body-mounted) | — | |
| — | Removable headlight grilles | — | |
| — | Chrome headlight hoods | — |
Seats
| Code | Option | Price, 1958 (USD) | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | Headrests (leather, leatherette or corduroy) | — | |
| — | Coupe-type seats for the Speedster | — | |
| — | Foam-filled driver's seat cushion (Speedster) | — | |
| — | Safety belt, one seat | — |
Comfort & Assistance
| Code | Option | Price, 1958 (USD) | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | Clock in glove-compartment lid | — |
Infotainment & Audio
| Code | Option | Price, 1958 (USD) | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | Radio with two speakers | — | |
| — | Retractable antenna, hand-cranked | — | |
| — | Electric antenna | — |
Interior Personalisation
| Code | Option | Price, 1958 (USD) | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | Coco floor mats | — | |
| — | Luggage for the front compartment (canvas bag or leather case) | — |
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Sources
Compiled from period Porsche brochures, Porsche press releases and technical specifications, Porsche’s approved-wheel bulletins, US-market paint and specification listings, EPA fuel-economy data and, for model years no Porsche document covers, published reference works. Figures are provisional historical data provided without warranty.
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