The Porsche 356 (C) 356 C 1600 C Cabriolet is one of 6 trims in the Porsche 356 (C) range. This page lists the 54 equipment codes available on it for the United States market, grouped into 9 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.
Body Style
356 C 1600 C Cabriolet
Standard Equipment
Fitted as standard on the 356 C 1600 C Cabriolet, at no charge. Configurable options are listed in the sections below.
Code
Equipment
Category
—
1.6-liter (1,582 cc) flat-four, 75 hp DIN / 88 hp SAE at 5,200 rpm
Performance & Sound
—
4-speed manual, fully synchronized
Transmission
—
4.5 J x 15 steel disc wheels, 5.60 S 15 tires
Wheels
—
Disc brakes on all wheels
Chassis & Brakes
Transmission
Code
Option
Price (USD)
Ref
9572
Limited-slip differential
—
Performance & Sound
Code
Option
Price (USD)
Ref
9497
70-litre fuel tank
—
Chassis & Brakes
Code
Option
Price (USD)
Ref
9222
Rear compensating spring
—
9225
Koni shock absorbers, set of four
—
Exterior Design
Code
Option
Price (USD)
Ref
9460
Removable steel hardtop for cabriolet (instead of or as well as the soft top)
Fitted leather luggage set (9240/9241 three pieces, 9242/9243 two pieces)
—
9244
Luggage straps
—
9248
Suitcases for the front compartment or behind the rear seat (leather, canvas or Skai-Dur)
—
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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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