Porsche 356 C
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| Trim | Production | Engine | Power | Transmission | Drivetrain |
| 356C | 1964 – 1965 | 1.6L Type 616 Carrera/ 616 Super Carrera Boxer-4 | ~95 HP / ~97 PS / ~71 kW | 4-Speed Manual | RWD |
| 356C | 1964 – 1965 | 2.0L Type 587 Carrera 2 Boxer-4 | ~130 HP / 132 PS / ~97 kW | 4-Speed Manual | RWD |
The final iteration of the Porsche 356 was the 356 C, which made its debut in the 1964 model year. This version boasted several enhancements, including disc brakes on all wheels, radial Pirelli Cinturato tires, and the option for the most powerful pushrod engine ever produced by Porsche at that time, the 95 hp (71 kW) “SC” engine. In 1964, production of the 356 reached its peak at 14,151 cars. It was during this year that its successor, the new Porsche 911, was introduced to the US market (slightly earlier in Europe). Despite the arrival of the 911, the demand for the 356 remained strong, particularly in North America, where the model continued to be sold through 1965.
Porsche 530 Prototype
They designed a four-seat version of the 356, resulting in a prototype known as the Porsche 530. Unfortunately, Studebaker rejected this prototype as they desired a larger car with a front-mounted engine. As a result, Porsche went back to the drawing board and created a new prototype called the Porsche 542, also known as the Studebaker Z-87.
Although Porsche discontinued the 356 line, replicas of the 356 A line made a resurgence in popularity, especially with modern hot rodding.
