Perceived as a rather dumpy-looking rear-engined sports car, the 356 was modelled on the VW Beetle which was also designed by Ferdinand Porsche.

• 被视为一个相当矮墩墩前瞻性后方引擎跑车， 356是仿照大众甲壳虫，其中还设计了由费迪南保时捷。