1995 Porsche 968 3.0 CABRIOLET (A)

1952 Porsche 356 ("Pre-A" era), a milestone year for Porsche featuring the introduction of synchronized transmissions, single-piece bent windshields, and the legendary 1500 "America Roadster":
Engine Options (Air-Cooled Flat-4 / Boxer)
* 1100 (Type 369): 1,086 cc | 40 PS (39 hp) @ 4,000 rpm | 70 Nm (52 lb-ft) torque
* 1300 (Type 509): 1,286 cc | 44 PS (43 hp) @ 4,000 rpm | 81 Nm (60 lb-ft) torque
* 1500 (Type 527/546): 1,488 cc | 55 PS (54 hp) @ 4,400 rpm | 106 Nm (78 lb-ft) torque
* 1500 Super / America Roadster (Type 528): 1,488 cc | 70 PS (69 hp / 70 bhp) @ 5,000 rpm | Dual Solex carburetors
Drivetrain & Transmission
* Configuration: Rear-engine, Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)
* Transmission: 4-Speed Manual (1952 introduced Porsche's patented ring-synchromesh transmission, replacing non-synchro Volkswagen boxes)
* Clutch: Single dry plate
Chassis, Suspension & Brakes
* Chassis: Steel unitized body over platform frame
* Front Suspension: Independent upper and lower trailing arms with transverse leaf torsion bars & hydraulic shock absorbers
* Rear Suspension: Swing axle with transverse torsion bars & hydraulic shock absorbers
* Brakes: 4-wheel hydraulic drum brakes (upgraded in mid-1952 for improved heat dissipation)
* Wheels/Tires: 16-inch steel wheels fitted with 5.00–16 tires
Dimensions & Weight
* Wheelbase: 2,100 mm (82.7 in)
* Overall Length: 3,850 mm – 3,950 mm (151.6 in – 155.5 in)
* Overall Width: 1,660 mm (65.4 in)
* Overall Height: 1,300 mm (51.2 in)
* Curb Weight:
* Coupe / Cabriolet: ~745 kg – 765 kg (1,640 lbs – 1,687 lbs)
* America Roadster (Aluminum body): ~605 kg (1,334 lbs)
Performance
* Top Speed:
* 1100 / 1300 Models: ~140 km/h (87 mph)
* 1500 Super / America Roadster: ~175–180 km/h (109–112 mph)
* 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph): ~13.5 to 17.0 seconds (depending on engine tier)
Key 1952 Design & Historical Features
* Bent Windshield: 1952 marked the transition from the early split two-piece windshield to a single-piece glass windshield bent in the center.
* Body Styles: Coupe (Reutter), Cabriolet (Reutter/Glaser), and the ultra-rare aluminum-bodied 356 America Roadster (only 16–21 units built, preceding the Speedster).
* Interior: Restyled dashboard with integrated speedometer/tachometer layout, body-colored metal trim, and two-spoke banjo/VDM steering wheel.