"On the outside, the 356A looks very similar to its forefather, the 356, which was created by Ferdinand “Ferry” Porsche. The Speedster is of course the convertible version of the 356 with a beautiful (and removable) curved windshield. Underneath the rear hood sits a 1600cc engine that gave the 356A plenty of go for it's lightweight chassis. The suspension was entirely revised with softer springs and stiffer dampeners to optimize the latest tire technology. The end result is a stepwise evolution in classic Porsche fashion. Take the Speedster for a spin and throw it into a corner, or just take it to a picturesque spot and hone your “Forzatography” skills. This is a Porsche for all occasions."—Official description[1]
The 1957 Porsche 356A Speedster - abbreviated as "Porsche 356A" - is a rear-wheel drive classic sports car by Porsche.
It appears in Forza Motorsport 6 as as part of the Porsche Expansion and in all subsequent main series titles, except for Forza Horizon 5.
It has appeared in Forza Horizon 3 since the May 2017 update as a Forzathon Barn Find.
Synopsis[]
The 356 is the predecessor to the Porsche 911, with the A model being introduced in 1955 as the first model revision of the 356. The Speedster was a lighter and sportier alternative to other 356 open-top models, as it was primarily designed to compete against small British roadsters in the North American market. It was replaced in 1958 by the Convertible D.[2]
The Speedster is a lightweight sports car with a removable flat windscreen, side curtains, bucket seats and a minimal folding roof top. The result is a curb weight of 1676 lb (760 kg) which, in combination with a 60 hp (45 kW) engine, gives the car strong handling characteristics.
Performance[]
The Speedster suffers from body roll under heavy cornering and struggles from weak acceleration with a stock engine. Although this can be rectified with an engine swap along with a more rigid suspension, the Speedster may become much harder to control with stock tuning settings.
Statistics[]
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Speed 3.8 Handling 4.1
Acceleration 4.8
Braking 4.0
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E 225 |
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Required DLC:
Requires the Porsche Expansion pack | ||
Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Purchase from the car dealer for 300,000 CR | ||
Performance & Division
Division: Vintage Touring
Speed:
Top Speed: 101.3 mph (163 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 13.300 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 90.076 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 116.8 ft (35.6 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 305.6 ft (93.1 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 1.01 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.97 g | ||
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Speed 3.8 Handling 4.1
Acceleration 4.8
Braking 4.0
Super Rare
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E 225 |
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Unlock Requirements
Forzathon:
Complete all challenges for To the Finish Line | ||
Performance & Division
Division: Vintage Sport Coupe Value: ? CR
Collection Tier:
Tier 4 - Super Rare (+430)
Speed:
Top Speed: 101.3 mph (163 km/h)
1/4 Mile: missing data
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 13.344 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 90.077 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 125.9 ft (38.4 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 320.6 ft (97.7 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 1.01 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.97 g | ||
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Speed 1.0 Braking 1.5
Handling 1.6
Acceleration 1.0
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E 223 |
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Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Can be purchased from the Car Dealer for 43,000 CR
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Performance & Division
Division: Sport Coupe Icons
Speed:
Top Speed: missing data
1/4 Mile: missing data
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): missing data
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): missing data
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): missing data 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): missing data
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): missing data
120 mph (193 km/h): missing data | ||
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Speed 3.7 Handling 3.7
Acceleration 4.8
Launch 5.4
Braking 3.0
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D 160 |
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Unlock Requirements
A Forzathon reward that can not be purchased from the Autoshow and must be won from a Forzathon event:
Discover its Barn Find rumor upon completing the Rumor Has It challenge (Doing It For The Fans). Discover its Barn Find rumor (Barn Storming). Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing
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Performance & Championship
Championship: Rare Classics Value: 300,000 CR
Speed:
Top Speed: 101.2 mph (162.8 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 13.321 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 90.050 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 208.2 ft (63.5 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 514.2 ft (156.7 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.70 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.68 g | ||
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Speed 4.7 Handling 4.1
Acceleration 4.1
Launch 6.8
Braking 3.8
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D 185 |
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Unlock Requirements
Autoshow:
Purchase from the Autoshow for 300,000 CR Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing | ||
Performance & Car Type
Car Type: Rare Classics
Rarity:
Epic
Speed:
Top Speed: 100.9 mph (162.3 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 13.239 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 90.000 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 209.7 ft (63.9 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 515.3 ft (157.1 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.69 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.69 g | ||
Conversions[]
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Conversion - Engine |
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2.5L F4 - Turbo 3.0L F6 3.0L V8 - Racing |
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2.5L F4 - Turbo 3.0L F6 3.0L V8 - Racing |
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2.7L F6 2.0L F4 - Turbo 1.6L I4 - Turbo Rally |
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Conversion - Drivetrain |
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AWD |
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AWD |
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AWD |
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Conversion - Aspiration |
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Single Turbo, Positive-Displacement Supercharger |
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Single Turbo, Positive-Displacement Supercharger |
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Single Turbo, Twin Turbo (2.5L F4), Positive-Displacement Supercharger |
Gallery[]
(Front)
(Rear)
Barn Find
Promotional[]
Forzavista[]
Forza Horizon 4
Forza Horizon 4
Forza Horizon 4
Forza Horizon 4
Forza Horizon 4
Forza Horizon 4
References[]
- ↑ "Porsche Expansion" . forzamotorsport.net . Retrieved 11-12-2018.
- ↑ "The First Speedster" . speedsters.com . Retrieved 03-31-2018.