Porsche 911 (classic)

Porsche 911 (classic)
1970 Porsche 911E
Overview
ManufacturerPorsche AG
Also calledPorsche 911 Carrera
Porsche Carrera[1]
Production1964–1989
AssemblyWest Germany: Stuttgart, Zuffenhausen
DesignerFerdinand Alexander Porsche, Erwin Komenda
Body and chassis
ClassSports car
Body style2-door coupé
2-door Targa top (1966–89)
2-door convertible (1982–89)
LayoutRear-engine, rear-wheel drive
RelatedPorsche 912
Porsche 959
Porsche 930
Powertrain
Engine
  • 2.0 L air-cooled H6
  • 2.2 L air-cooled H6
  • 2.4 L air-cooled H6
  • 2.7 L air-cooled H6
  • 3.0 L air-cooled H6
  • 3.2 L air-cooled H6
  • 3.0 L air-cooled turbo H6
  • 3.3 L air-cooled turbo H6
Transmission5-speed manual
4-speed semi-automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,211–2,268 mm (87.0–89.3 in)
Length4,290 mm (168.9 in)
Width1,700–1,780 mm (66.9–70.1 in)
Height1,300–1,310 mm (51.2–51.6 in)
Chronology
PredecessorPorsche 356
SuccessorPorsche 964

The original Porsche 911 (pronounced nine eleven, German: Neunelfer) is a luxury sports car made by Porsche AG of Stuttgart, Germany. A prototype of the famous, distinctive, and durable design was shown to the public in autumn 1963.[2] Production began in September 1964 and continued through 1989. It was succeeded by a modified version, internally referred to as Porsche 964 but still sold as Porsche 911, as are current models.

Mechanically, the 911 was notable for being rear engined and air-cooled. From its inception, the 911 was modified both by private teams and the factory itself for racing, rallying and other types of automotive competition. The original 911 series is often cited as the most successful competition car ever,[citation needed] especially when its variations are included, mainly the powerful 911-derived 935 which won 24 Hours of Le Mans and other major sports cars races outright against prototypes.

  1. ^ Sales brochure 1035.20 for 2.7 litre "Porsche 911", "Porsche 911S" and "Porsche Carrera", VW-Porsche Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH, (circa 1973)
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference NYT was invoked but never defined (see the help page).