Porsche 356 "Pre-A" Coupe (1948 to 1955)

Introduced in 1948, the Porsche 356 Pre-A Coupe was the first variant available for the Porsche 356. By 1950, production of the coupe was handled by coachbuilder Reutter. The engine started as a 1100 cc flat four that produced 40 hp. In 1951 both a 1300 cc and 1500 cc motors were added, producing 44 and 60 hp respectively. In 1952 a 1500S motor that produced 70 hp was added mid year and the base 1500 cc motor had horsepower reduced to 55. The engine choices increased again in 1953 with the addition of a 1300S producing 60 hp. In 1954 engines continued from 1100 to a 1500S, 40 hp to 70 hp. Total Pre A coupe production totaled 5,135 cars. It was replaced by Porsche 356 A Coupe in late 1955.