Porsche 356A 1600 Engine – Type 616/1 (1956) | Expertly Rebuilt & Proven

A performance-built, proven heart for your 356. This is a numbers-consistent Type 616/1 flat-four engine originally produced for a 1956 Porsche 356A. It was professionally rebuilt and upgraded by renowned Porsche specialist Chuck Forge and has since proven itself over approximately 10,000 miles in multiple vehicles. This isn’t just a static rebuild; it’s a well-sorted, performance-enhanced engine ready to deliver.

Core Product Details:

• Engine Type: Porsche 616/1

• Original Application: 1956 Porsche 356A

• Displacement: 1.6 Liter

• Current Power: ~60+ hp (Enhanced over stock)

• Engine Case Stamping: P☆61202☆ (Consistent with 1956 616/1)

• Condition: Professionally Rebuilt & Run-in. Complete, ready-to-install.

Full specification / technical facts

• Engine type: Porsche Type 616/1 flat-4

• Factory displacement: 1.6 L (1,596 cc)

• Factory power (new): ~60 hp (356A spec)

• Case stamping: P☆61202☆ (matches 1956 356A production)

• Rebuild: Per seller — rebuilt by Chuck Forge; subsequently installed in two cars including a 1958 356 coupe; ~10,000 miles run since rebuild.

• Top end: Forge-flowed heads (ported/flowed by Forge)

• Bottom end: 912-sourced connecting rods

• Pistons / Cylinders: Mahle 1600 Super pistons & cylinders

• Cam: Elgin 7008-17 camshaft

• Flywheel: Lightened flywheel (as pictured/specified)

• Carburetors: Dual Zenith 32 NDIX (mounted)

• Ignition: Bosch distributor; Bosch 6-volt ignition coil

• Oil system: Oil cooler fitted; Mann oil filter housing

• Presentation: Black-finished fan shroud (period look)

What’s included (as-pictured / seller scope)

• Complete Type 616/1 engine assembly (case P☆61202☆)

• Dual Zenith 32 NDIX carburetors (mounted) & associated linkages

• Knecht / Mann style oil filter housing (as described)

• Oil cooler and mounting hardware (as described)

• Bosch 6-V coil + Bosch distributor

• Lightened flywheel and visible ancillaries pictured

• Powder/freshened tins or black fan shroud (per seller description)

• All visible brackets, hoses and external fittings shown in listing photos

(Buyer: ask seller for high-res photos of the case stamp, carb tags, distributor tag and dyno/run video if needed.)

Condition, history & provenance (be transparent)

• Rebuild history: Rebuilt by Chuck Forge (seller report). After the rebuild the engine was used in two additional cars (including a 1958 Porsche 356 coupe) and has covered approximately 10,000 miles since.

• Recent service: Per seller, upper-end gaskets and front pulley seals were refreshed; distributor rebuilt; oil filter and spark plugs replaced.

• Authenticity: Case stamp P☆61202☆ corresponds with Type 616/1 production for 1956 — valuable for period-correct restorations.

• Visual / mechanical: Presented as a complete, running assembly — request compression/leak-down numbers and a recent running video from the seller for verification.

Recommended buyer checklist (trust & conversion copy)

Before purchase, ask seller to provide or perform:

1. Photos: Closeups of case number P☆61202☆, carburetor tags, distributor tag and flywheel stamp.

2. Running video: Cold start, idle, and a short blip / rev video.

3. Compression & leak-down: Report per cylinder.

4. Service records: Any paperwork from Forge or subsequent installations.

5. Shipping prep: Seller to drain fluids (if shipping) and crate the engine bolted to pallet.

6. Compatibility check: Confirm accessory drive, generator/charging fit and gearbox mating details for your chassis.