Porsche 356B Type 616/1 Engine – 1.6L Flat-Four – Engine Number P☆610784☆

This Porsche Type 616/1 flat-four engine is a correct and highly desirable powerplant originally produced for a 1963 Porsche 356B. With its authentic engine case stamping P☆610784☆, this unit represents an excellent opportunity for collectors and restoration specialists seeking a period-correct engine for a mid-production 356B.

The engine was acquired by the current seller in 2015 and is currently fitted with correct-style components including dual Zenith downdraft carburetors, a generator, distributor, and factory-type cooling hardware. While documentation of a rebuild is not available, the seller believes the engine may have been rebuilt under prior ownership. Supporting evidence includes a video of the engine running on a test stand and compression test readings provided in the gallery, offering valuable insight into the engine’s mechanical condition.

Specifications

• Engine Type: Porsche Type 616/1 flat-four

• Configuration: Air-cooled, horizontally opposed four-cylinder

• Original Application: 1963 Porsche 356B

• Displacement: 1.6 liters

• Factory Output: 60 horsepower

• Engine Number: P☆610784☆ (correct for 1963 356B)

• Carburetors: Dual Zenith 32 NDIX

• Ignition: Distributor with ignition coil

• Electrical: Generator

• Cooling: Cooling fan with black-finished fan shroud

• Ancillaries: Flywheel included

Condition & Operation

• Engine runs on a test stand (video provided)

• Compression test results available in gallery

• Not advertised as freshly rebuilt, but shows signs of prior servicing

• Suitable for immediate use, further tuning, or cosmetic detailing depending on buyer goals

Ideal Applications

• 1963 Porsche 356B restoration

• Period-correct replacement engine

• Collector display or running spare engine

• Vintage Porsche preservation projects

Why This Engine Matters

• Correct Type 616/1 specification for 1963 Porsche 356B

• Verified engine case stamping P☆610784☆

• Running condition with supporting compression data

• Retains authentic Zenith carburetion and factory layout

• Increasingly scarce original 356B engines with proven operation

This Porsche 356B Type 616/1 1.6-liter flat-four engine offers an appealing balance of authenticity, usability, and documented operation, making it a strong candidate for restorers and enthusiasts seeking a genuine 356B powerplant.