In post-war Germany, parts were generally in short supply, so the 356 automobile used components from the Volkswagen Beetle, including the engine case from its internal combustion engine, transmission, and several parts used in the suspension.
Na Alemaña de posguerra, as pezas eran xeralmente escasas, polo que o 356 utilizou compoñentes do Volkswagen Escaravello, incluíndo o motor de combustión interna, a transmisión, e varias pezas utilizadas na suspensión.