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356 Pre-A

1948-1955
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356 Speedster1948-1965
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Porsche 356 Pre-A 1948 - Front 3/4 view
Front 3/4
Engineering first

Number one — the very first Porsche. Hand-built in Gmund, Austria

History

Number one — the very first Porsche. Hand-built in Gmund, Austria

Timeline

1948Production begins
1955Production ends

Production & Heritage

Production Total7,627
DesignerErwin Komenda / Ferry Porsche
Production Period1948-1955
Estimated Value$200K-$500K

Value estimates are editorial assessments based on recent auction results and market trends.

Technical Specifications

Engine1.1L F4
Power40 hp
TransmissionManual
DrivetrainRWD
Weight830 kg

Engine Details

Displacement1.1L (1,086 cc)

Performance

Weight-to-Power20.8 kg/hp

Tags

Naturally AspiratedRWDManual GearboxLimited Production

Designed by Erwin Komenda / Ferry Porsche

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