Tachometer, 8000 RPM, 356 style. Porsche 356 / 356A / 356B / 356C 12V 1950-65 › 8199600500

This OE Match tachometer pairs a 356-style appearance with an 8000 RPM scale for Porsche 356 / 356A / 356B / 356C applications. The instrument requires a 12V electrical supply.

Fits

• Porsche 356A 1955–59
• Porsche 356B 1959–63
• Porsche 356C 1963–65
• Porsche 356 1950–55

Check fitment for your specific vehicle (model, year, engine) before ordering. Confirm the vehicle's electrical voltage, instrument connections and mounting arrangement, particularly where previous restoration work has changed the original specification.

What This Product Does
A tachometer indicates engine speed in revolutions per minute, rather than road speed. This instrument provides an engine-speed display while retaining styling suited to a Porsche 356 dashboard.

Functions

• Displays engine speed in RPM.
• Provides a visual reference for changes in engine speed.
• Supports dashboard refurbishment with a 356-style instrument.

Technical Details

• Product reference: 8199600500.
• Brand: OE Match.
• Electrical supply: 12V.
• Maximum scale marking: 8000 RPM.
• Instrument styling: 356 style.
• Supplied application coverage: Porsche 356 /A/B/C, 1.1–1.6 litres, January 1950–December 1965.

Symptoms of Fault

• A needle that fluctuates unexpectedly.
• Indicated engine speed that appears too high or too low.
• No reading, or a reading that disappears intermittently.

These symptoms do not establish that the tachometer itself has failed. Check its supply, earth connections, wiring and input before deciding to replace the instrument.

Why Replacement Matters
Renewal may be appropriate when an instrument no longer responds correctly or forms part of a dashboard restoration. Addressing any associated electrical faults helps avoid replacing a functioning gauge unnecessarily. OE Match's Porsche-focused replacement-parts programme includes components intended for repair and restoration work.

FAQs

Does an 8000 RPM scale mean the engine can run at that speed?
No. The scale limit is an instrument specification, not an approved engine operating limit.

Is this suitable for a 6V installation?
The supplied specification is 12V. Do not assume compatibility with a 6V system.

What should be checked before fitting?
Identify and label the existing connections, inspect the earths and confirm compatibility with the vehicle's electrical installation.