What drivetrain does the Porsche 356 have?

The Porsche 356 is equipped with the following types of drive: Rear (RR). Let's figure out which type of drive is best for a car.

There are only three types of drive. Front wheel drive (FF) - when the torque from the engine is transmitted only to the front wheels. Four-wheel drive (4WD) - when the moment is distributed to the wheels and the front and rear axles. As well as Rear (FR) drive, in his case, all the power of the motor is completely given to the two rear wheels.

Front-wheel drive is more “safe”, front-wheel drive cars are easier to handle and more predictable in motion, even a beginner can handle them. Therefore, most modern cars are equipped with a front-wheel drive type. In addition, it is inexpensive and requires less maintenance.

Four-wheel drive can be called the dignity of any car. 4WD increases the cross-country ability of the car and allows its owner to feel confident both in winter on snow and ice, and in summer on sand and mud. However, you will have to pay for the pleasure, both in increased fuel consumption and in the price of the car itself - cars with a 4WD drive type are more expensive than other options.

As for rear-wheel drive, in the modern automotive industry, either sports cars or budget SUVs are equipped with it.

Drive Porsche 356 1963, open body, 4th generation, C, T6

06.1963 – 04.1965

Packages	type of drive
1.6 MT 1600 C Convertible	Rear (RR)
1.6 MT 1600 SC 90 Convertible	Rear (RR)
2.0 MT 2000 GS Carrera 2 Convertible	Rear (RR)

Drive Porsche 356 1963 Coupe 4th Generation C T6

06.1963 – 04.1965

Packages	type of drive
1.6 MT 1600 C Coupe	Rear (RR)
1.6 MT 1600 SC 90 Coupe	Rear (RR)
2.0 MT 2000 GS Carrera 2 Coupe	Rear (RR)

Drive Porsche 356 facelift 1962, open body, 3rd generation, B, T6

06.1962 – 06.1963

Packages	type of drive
1.6 MT 1600 Convertible	Rear (RR)
1.6 MT 1600 Roadster	Rear (RR)
1.6 MT 1600 Super Convertible	Rear (RR)
1.6 MT 1600 Super Roadster	Rear (RR)
1.6 MT 1600 Super 90 Convertible	Rear (RR)
1.6 MT 1600 Super 90 Roadster	Rear (RR)
2.0 MT 2000 GS Carrera 2 Convertible	Rear (RR)

Drive Porsche 356 facelift 1962, coupé, 3rd generation, B, T6

06.1962 – 06.1963

Packages	type of drive
1.6 MT 1600 GS Carrera GT Coupe	Rear (RR)
1.6 MT 1600 Coupe	Rear (RR)
1.6 MT 1600 Super Coupe	Rear (RR)
1.6 MT 1600 Super 90 Coupe	Rear (RR)
2.0 MT 2000 GS Carrera 2 Coupe	Rear (RR)
2.0 MT 2000 GS Carrera GT Coupe	Rear (RR)

Drive Porsche 356 1961 Coupe 3rd Generation B T5

01.1961 – 06.1962

Packages	type of drive
1.6 MT 1600 Karmann notchback	Rear (RR)
1.6 MT 1600 Super Karmann notchback	Rear (RR)
1.6 MT 1600 Super 90 Karmann notchback	Rear (RR)

Drive Porsche 356 1959, open body, 3rd generation, B, T5

10.1959 – 06.1962

Packages	type of drive
1.6 MT 1600 Convertible	Rear (RR)
1.6 MT 1600 Roadster	Rear (RR)
1.6 MT 1600 Super Convertible	Rear (RR)
1.6 MT 1600 Super Roadster	Rear (RR)
1.6 MT 1600 Super 90 Convertible	Rear (RR)
1.6 MT 1600 Super 90 Roadster	Rear (RR)
1.6 MT 2000 GS Carrera 2 Convertible	Rear (RR)

Drive Porsche 356 1959 Coupe 3rd Generation B T5

10.1959 – 06.1962

Packages	type of drive
1.6 MT 1600 Coupe	Rear (RR)
1.6 MT 1600 Super Coupe	Rear (RR)
1.6 MT 1600 Super 90 Coupe	Rear (RR)
1.6 MT 1600 GS Carrera GT Coupe	Rear (RR)

Drive Porsche 356 facelift 1957, open body, 2nd generation, A, T2

01.1957 – 10.1959

Packages	type of drive
1.3 MT 1300 Convertible	Rear (RR)
1.3 MT 1300 Convertible D	Rear (RR)
1.3 MT 1300 Super Convertible	Rear (RR)
1.3 MT 1300 Super Convertible D	Rear (RR)
1.6 MT 1600 GS Carrera De Luxe Speedster	Rear (RR)
1.6 MT 1600 Convertible	Rear (RR)
1.6 MT 1600 Speedster	Rear (RR)
1.6 MT 1600 Convertible D	Rear (RR)
1.6 MT 1600 Super Convertible	Rear (RR)
1.6 MT 1600 Super Speedster	Rear (RR)
1.6 MT 1600 Super Convertible D	Rear (RR)

Drive Porsche 356 facelift 1957, coupé, 2nd generation, A, T2

01.1957 – 10.1959

Packages	type of drive
1.3 MT 1300 Coupe	Rear (RR)
1.3 MT 1300 Super Coupe	Rear (RR)
1.6 MT Carrera GS Deluxe 1600 Coupe	Rear (RR)
1.6 MT 1600 Coupe	Rear (RR)
1.6 MT 1600 Super Coupe	Rear (RR)

Drive Porsche 356 1955, open body, 2nd generation, A, T1

10.1955 – 01.1957

Packages	type of drive
1.3 MT 1300 Convertible	Rear (RR)
1.3 MT 1300 Super Convertible	Rear (RR)
1.5 MT 1500 GS Carrera Gran Turismo Speedster	Rear (RR)
1.6 MT 1600 GS Carrera De Luxe Speedster	Rear (RR)
1.6 MT 1600 Convertible	Rear (RR)
1.6 MT 1600 Speedster	Rear (RR)
1.6 MT 1600 Super Convertible	Rear (RR)
1.6 MT 1600 Super Speedster	Rear (RR)

Drive Porsche 356 1955, coupe, 2nd generation, A, T1

10.1955 – 01.1957

Packages	type of drive
1.3 MT 1300 Coupe	Rear (RR)
1.3 MT 1300 Super Coupe	Rear (RR)
1.5 MT Carrera GS Gran Turismo 1500 Coupe	Rear (RR)
1.6 MT 1600 Coupe	Rear (RR)
1.6 MT 1600 Super Coupe	Rear (RR)

Drive Porsche 356 2nd facelift 1953, open body, 1st generation, pre-A

01.1953 – 10.1955

Packages	type of drive
1.3 MT 1300 Convertible	Rear (RR)
1.3 MT 1300 Super Convertible	Rear (RR)
1.5 MT 1500 Speedster	Rear (RR)
1.5 MT 1500 Super Convertible	Rear (RR)
1.5 MT 1500 Super Speedster	Rear (RR)

Drive Porsche 356 2nd facelift 1953, coupé, 1st generation, pre-A

01.1953 – 10.1955

Packages	type of drive
1.3 MT 1300 Coupe	Rear (RR)
1.3 MT 1300 Super Coupe	Rear (RR)
1.5 MT 1500 Super Coupe	Rear (RR)

Drive Porsche 356 restyled 1950, open body, 1st generation, pre-A

04.1950 – 01.1953

Packages	type of drive
1.1 MT 1100 Convertible	Rear (RR)
1.3 MT 1300 Convertible	Rear (RR)
1.5 MT 1500 Convertible	Rear (RR)
1.5 MT 1500 Super Convertible	Rear (RR)

Drive Porsche 356 restyling 1950, coupe, 1st generation, pre-A

04.1950 – 01.1953

Packages	type of drive
1.1 MT 1100 Coupe	Rear (RR)
1.3 MT 1300 Coupe	Rear (RR)
1.5 MT 1500 Coupe	Rear (RR)
1.5 MT 1500 Super Coupe	Rear (RR)

Drive Porsche 356 1948, open body, 1st generation, pre-A

06.1948 – 04.1950

Packages	type of drive
1.1 MT Gm?nd Cabriolet	Rear (RR)

Drive Porsche 356 1948 coupe 1st generation pre-A

06.1948 – 04.1950

Packages	type of drive
1.1 MT Gm?nd Coupe	Rear (RR)