ENGINE: 1.6-liter flat-4
TOP SPEED: N/A
HORSEPOWER: 160

Car dealer Max Hoffman keenly understood the postwar American market; when he suggested that a cheaper, racier version of the 356 would sell well, Porsche listened, and in 1955 the 356 Speedster was born. The car featured few amenities, including bucket seats, minimal weather equipment, and a simplified dashboard. It was immensely popular with racers because it was durable and easy to master. Porsche built an estimated 12 “Carrera GT” versions using a high-tuned Carrera four-cam racing engine. Even more stripped down and lighter than a regular Speedster, they were purpose-built for competition.

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