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Porsche 356 (Pre-A) 356 Coupe: Options & Equipment

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The Porsche 356 (Pre-A) 356 Coupe is one of 4 trims in the Porsche 356 (Pre-A) range. This page lists the 9 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 1953 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

356 Coupe

Standard Equipment

Fitted as standard on the 356 Coupe, at no charge. Configurable options are listed in the sections below.

CodeEquipmentCategory
—1950: 1.1-liter (1,086 cc) flat-four, 40 PS (the first two US cars)Performance & Sound
—1500: 1.5-liter (1,488 cc) flat-four, 55 PSPerformance & Sound
—1500 Super: 1.5-liter (1,488 cc) flat-four, 70 PSPerformance & Sound
—4-speed manualTransmission

Performance & Sound

CodeOptionPrice, 1953 (USD)Ref
—1500 Super engine (70 hp), sold with radio, tachometer, special bumpers and seat adjuster—
—1500 Super engine (70 hp); coupe and cabriolet Super prices include radio and wheel discs—

Lighting

CodeOptionPrice, 1953 (USD)Ref
—Chrome headlight stone guards—

Seats

CodeOptionPrice, 1953 (USD)Ref
—Passenger seat headrest—

Comfort & Assistance

CodeOptionPrice, 1953 (USD)Ref
—Clock in glove compartment—

Infotainment & Audio

CodeOptionPrice, 1953 (USD)Ref
—Telefunken "Auto Super" radio (included with the 1500 Super coupe and cabriolet)—

Interior Personalisation

CodeOptionPrice, 1953 (USD)Ref
—Full leather interior (coupe)—
—Fitted luggage set, three pieces (coupe)—
—Fitted luggage set, two pieces (coupe)—

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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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