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911 Sport Classic (992) ~ (2022-Present)
Overview This car is a true throwback to classic styling and driving, with a manual rear-wheel drive layout and a powerful 550PS 3.7 litre bi-turbo, making it the most powerful manual 911 model so far. This a very limited car, with just 1,250 to be made. It has all the..Read More
911 Carrera GTS & Targa 4GTS (992) ~ (2021 – Present)
Overview As with previous Carrera models, with the 992 finally comes the GTS. This time equipped with a huge arrangement of optional extras and customisation. The HP is increased from the Carrera at 385hp to the GTS’ 480hp. Available options on the Carrera and Targa GTS includes the Sport Chrono..Read More
911 GT3 & GT3 Touring (992) ~ (2021 – Present)
Overview There aren’t many cars that are as exciting as a Porsche 911 GT3, and the 992 lives up to it’s ancestry. One feature that makes this stand-out as the 992, is the “swan-neck” GT rear wing. As expected, the stats are impressive from the GT3; top speed of 198mph,..Read More
911 Turbo & Turbo S (992) ~ (2020 – Present)
Overview The highly anticipated Turbo and Turbo s were introduced in March 2020. The engine is the 3.0 litre found in the Carrera but seriously tweaked and improved, alongside state-of-the-art bodywork design, that allows the Turbo S model rocket from 0-62mph in just 2.4 seconds. Available as Coupe of Cabriolet,..Read More
911 Carrera S & Carrera 4S (992) ~ (2019 – Present)
Overview Accompanying the launch of the 992 Carrera/Carrera 4, came the “S” model. This is the sportier and more performance related Carrera that has an additional 64hp making this 443hp and 390lb-ft torque, meaning that this 911 can rocket to 0-60mph in as little as just 3.4 seconds in the..Read More
911 Targa 4 & Targa 4S (992) ~ (2019 – Present)
Overview Porsche announced the Targa on Porsche web-TV on 18th May 2020. The Targa is one of Porsche’s most unique flagship models. Originally, the Targa was designed as a safety cabriolet in 60’s, fast forward to 2020 and it has become a design icon in the world of sports cars...Read More
911 Carrera & Carrera 4 (992) ~ (2019 – Present)
Overview The eighth generation of Porsche 911 comes with the internal name of 992. The vehicle didn’t hit the market until 2019, but was first announced at the Porsche Experience Center, Los Angeles on 27th November, 2018. With the 992, the 911 is the same silhouette that makes this car..Read More
911 GT3 RS (991.2) ~ 2017-2019
Overview Currently, Porsche produce the GT2 RS and GT3 RS models with all new release 911 models. The 991.2 GT3RS is an exceptional and popular 911, and even more wilder than the standard GT3. This is the true motorsport experience on the road, with design elements coming straight from the..Read More
911 Speedster (991.2) ~ 2017-2019
Overview The Speedster is one of Porsche’s best homage vehicles to their original designs. The first Speedster was the 356 Speedster, which was the car that really made Porsche begin over 70 years ago. This is the 6th Speedster released from Porsche, which shows just how exclusive this car is,..Read More
911 GT3 (991.2) ~ 2017-2019
Overview Here it is – the naturally aspirated 991.2. Most feared the launch of the GT3 to be just like the Carrera model and having the addition of a turbocharged engine, but this wasn’t the case with the GT3. This is the pure-bred Porsche made from passion and excellent engineering...Read More
911 GT2 RS (991.2) ~ 2017-2019
Overview Jaw-dropping statement of the entire 911 line-up: the GT2RS. The GT2RS is the most powerful 911 ever built – a 3.8 litre six-cylinder, twin-turbo engine that produces 700hp and 750Nm torque with a top speed of 211mph (according to the brochure, but users have managed to get it higher!)...Read More
911 Turbo S Exclusive Series (991.2) ~ 2017-2019
Overview Porsche launched the Turbo S Exclusive Series to represent the first Exclusive model that Porsche launched, exactly 25 years ago based on the Turbo – the 964 Turbo S Lightweight in “Speed Yellow”. What makes the Exclusive Series different to a “normal” 911 Turbo S, is elements to the..Read More
911 Carrera GTS + Targa 4 GTS (991.2) ~ 2017-2019
Overview The fastest Carrera and Targa in the line-up is the GTS model, after this model you can go in 2 directions, a track focused GT3 or the performance focused Turbo. However, if you want the perfect combination of luxurious comfort and massive performance, look no further than a 911..Read More
911 Carrera T (991.2) ~ (2017-2019)
Overview The second phase of the 991 brings all types of improvements in the Carrera. First thing you will notice with the 991.2 are the design changes to both the exterior and interior. What most people aren’t aware of, is almost every panel was changed, modified or redesigned for the..Read More
911 Targa 4 + Targa 4S (991.2) ~ 2016-2019
Overview In December 2015, Porsche unveiled the Targa 4 and 4S that hit the market in 2016. The Targa model has always had a special place with Porsche, where it was first released as a “safety cabriolet” but the design was so welcomed and has never left the model line-up,..Read More
911 Carrera S + Carrera 4S (991.2) ~ 2016-2019
Overview As the new generation of 911 was launched in July, the Carrera S and Carrera 4S were available from the December. This is for the customer that wants a bit more from the 911 Carrera, with an increase from 370hp to 420hp. The Carrera S has an impressive 0-62mph..Read More
911 Carrera GTS Club Coupe (991.1) ~ 2016
Overview To celebrate Porsche’s 60th Anniversary, they launched the Carrera GTS Club Coupe. This was a 2-wheel drive only model and had the 430hp GTS engine. There were noticeable changes to the exterior, most noticeably the duck-tail spoiler, unique paint and 20″ Fuchs-style alloy wheels. This model is very unique,..Read More
911 Carrera + Carrera 4 (991.2) ~ 2016-2019
Overview The second phase of the 991 brings all types of improvements in the Carrera. First thing you will notice with the 991.2 are the design changes to both the exterior and interior. What most people aren’t aware of, is almost every panel was changed, modified or redesigned for the..Read More
911 Turbo + Turbo S (991.2) ~ 2016-2019
Overview One of the most anticipated models in any new 911, is the arrival of the Turbo & Turbo S. This is always a top performer in the 911 model range, and has incredible handling with the AWD system. The Turbo S can rocket from 0-60mph in as little as..Read More
911 R (991.1) ~ 2016
Overview The last off the 991.1 model was announced at the Geneva Motor show in 2015, with the amazing 911 R. This was an instant classic due to it’s homage to the previous 911 R from 1967. The original was limited to just 23 created and due to it’s lightweight..Read More
911 GT3 RS (991.1) ~ 2015-2016
Overview The GT3 RS is an exceptional vehicle in the 911 line-up. A large number of Porsche customers will often wait past the launch of the Turbo, wait again after the launch of the GT3 and splash out on this track focused power house. There are many distinct differences that..Read More
911 50th Anniversary Edition (991.1) ~ 2014
Overview The 911 50th Anniversary Edition was built to honour 50 years of the 911, and is special due to unique styling and increased power. There were a limited number of 1963 units made, which is a tip of the hat to the original 911 debut sales. Another unique feature..Read More
911 Carrera/Targa GTS (991.1) ~ 2014-2016
Overview The 991.1 Carrera, as per it’s previous models, is available in different engine sizes, the most impressive of which, is the Carrera GTS & Carrera 4 GTS. This increases the output from the standard 350hp, to 450hp at 6,500 rpm. As with the other models, you have a lot..Read More
911 Targa 4, Targa 4S & Targa 4GTS (991.1) ~ 2014-2016
Overview One of Porsche’s most popular and unique models, the Targa 4 was released for the 991. Announced at the Detroit Motor Show with all-new roof technology, which was now fully electrotonically operated whilst keeping the classic look with the silver B-Pillar. The new system will take a total of..Read More
991 GT3 (991.1) ~ 2013-2015
Overview The GT3 has always been one of the most exciting models alongside it’s “RS” counterpart and the Turbo. The 3.8-litre engine in the GT3 has components that are specifically designed for this car, to make it stand out in comparison to the 3.8-litre Carrera S engine. The GT3 can..Read More
911 Turbo S (991.1) ~ 2012-2016
Overview In 2012, Porsche released the Turbo S model to add to the 991 line-up. The Turbo S is an all-wheel drive, 3.8-litre flat-6 power house with 560hp and rear-wheel steering as standard. The Turbo S has been known as the “everyday supercar” due to it’s drivability, all-wheel drive, rear-wheel..Read More
911 Turbo (991.1) ~ 2012-2016
Overview In 2012, Porsche released the Turbo model to add to the 991 line-up. The Turbo is an all-wheel drive, 3.8-litre flat-6 power house with 520hp and rear-wheel steering as standard. The Turbo has been known as the “everyday supercar” due to it’s drivability, all-wheel drive, rear-wheel steering and it..Read More
911 Carrera S (991.1) ~ 2011-2016
Overview Released alongside the Carrera, came the 991 Carrera S. An increase from 3.4l to 3.8l and from 350hp to 400hp, gave this car the sporting edge with a 0-60mph time of 4.2 seconds. This model was longer, wider and due to the body being partly made out of aluminium,..Read More
911 Carrera (991.1) ~ 2011-2016
Overview A new generation of 911 always has brought sleeker looks and more technology, but with the 991 the most noticeable change was the build quality, with a host of new options available and improved drivability. It came standard with leather, electronic climate-control, Porsche’s communication management system with Bluetooth and..Read More
911 Carrera 4 (991.1) ~ 2011-2016
Overview The 991.1 Carrera 4 is equipped with the same 3.4l flat-six, 350hp engine as in the 2-wheel drive Carrera, however it has the added benefit of an amazing AWD system and wider rear tyres. This makes this car easy to drive for anyone who jumps in the seat. There..Read More
911 Carrera 4S (991.1) ~ 2011-2016
Overview The 991.1 Carrera 4S is different to the Carrera 4 in a few ways. The easiest way to visibly see the difference, is the C4 model features one oval shaped tailpipe on either side, whereas the C4S has 2 round twin-tailpipes on either side. The “S” model also had..Read More
997 Carrera 4 GTS (997.2) ~ 2011
Overview The Carrera GTS revived a famous badge on a Porsche that, unlike many specials, was great value for money. Like the Sport Classic, the GTS combined the wider rear end of the Carrera 4 with a rear-wheel drive powertrain, plus the Powerkit which increased the 3.8-litre engine power to..Read More
GT3 RS 4.0 (997.2) ~ 2011
Overview The GT3 RS 4.0 was based on the standard RS with the big change being under the rear lid. The engine borrowed heavily from the GT3 RSR racecar unit; indeed, the crankshaft was lifted straight from it. The bore of the GT3 engine was at its limit so the..Read More
997 Carrera GTS (997.2) ~ 2010
Overview The Carrera GTS revived a famous badge on a Porsche that, unlike many specials, was great value for money.Like the Sport Classic, the GTS combined the wider rear end of the Carrera 4 with a rear-wheel drive powertrain, plus the Powerkit which increased the 3.8-litre engine power to 408bhp...Read More
911 Speedster (997.2) ~ 2010
Overview The 997 Speedster revived a classic Porsche name, first seen on the 356, which is why Porsche sold just 356 examples of this limited edition 911. Like the Sport Classic before it, the Speedster had Fuch-style wheels and the wider Carrera 4 rear bodywork, although it was rear-wheel drive. The..Read More
911 GT2 RS (997.2) ~ 2010
Overview By combining the GT2 and RS badges Porsche came up with a winning combination. The 997 GT2, in its original form, was a potent car that combined the power of a 911 Turbo with the fun and excitement of rear-wheel drive. With the RS Porsche added light weight into..Read More
911 Carrera 4S (997.2) ~ 2008
Overview The 997-model 911 Carrera 4S received a major overhaul for 2008. Visually, the big news was the return of the classic full-width rear reflector between restyled LED rear lamps. Also at the back, the bumper was changed slightly, especially between the exhaust outlets and, as before, the car was..Read More
911 Carrera (997.2) ~ 2008
Overview Four years after its first appearance, the 997-model 911 Carrera received a major overhaul. Not that there was anything wrong with the old car, but Porsche wanted to make it even better. Visually, not much changed. The most obvious was the restyled LED rear lamps. Also at the back,..Read More
911 Carrera 4 (997.2) ~ 2008
Overview Following on the heels of the rear-wheel drive Carrera, an updated 997 Carrera 4 appeared in 2008. Visually, the big news was the return of the classic full-width rear reflector between restyled LED rear lamps. Also at the back, the bumper was changed slightly, especially between the exhaust outlets..Read More
911 GT2 (997) ~ 2007
Overview For those who felt the 997 Turbo was too tame for them, Porsche offered the GT2. This was essentially a Turbo but with rear-wheel-drive rather than four-wheel-drive to give a more track-focused experience. The original 993 GT2 was very much a track car that was compromised on the road...Read More
911 GT3 RS (997) ~ 2006-2007
Overview The 996 GT3 RS was a harsh, unforgiving vehicle that was only really at home on smooth racetracks, not bumpy public roads. However, Porsche surprised everyone by making the 997 GT3 RS a more useable and refined machine, without compromising its sporting credentials. The RS was based closely on..Read More
911 Carrera 4 (997) ~ 2005-2008
Overview The Carrera 4 concept first appeared in 1989 and was a constant part of the 911 family, so it was no surprise that the 997-model Carrera was soon joined by a four-wheel-drive variant in October 2005. The new Carrera 4 used the same 325bhp 3.6-litre engine as the standard..Read More
911 Carrera 4S (997) ~ 2005-2008
Overview The 996-model 911 Carrera 4S was widely considered by many to be the best-looking of its generation, with its wide rear wings and full-length rear reflector. Despite having Turbo brakes and suspension, though, it was no faster than the standard Carrera 4. However, when Porsche launched the 997 version..Read More
911 Carrera (997) ~ 2004-2008
Overview Right from its introduction, the 996-model 911 was criticised, mainly by die-hard Porsche enthusiasts. It was, they said, bland-looking and lacked the essential 911 character. In reality, the 996 was a great 911 and it’s hard to define what that missing character was, but Porsche’s designers obviously took the..Read More
911 Carrera S (997) ~ 2004-2008
Overview With the introduction of the 997-model 911, Porsche took the opportunity to change the model range. Now there was the standard Carrera, with its 3.6-litre engine, and alongside it sat the Carrera S with a more powerful 3.8-litre powerplant. This was the first time since 1977 that the normally..Read More
911 Turbo S (996) ~ 2004-2005
Overview The 911 Turbo in 996 guise was a superb car, but in 2004 Porsche suddenly made an even better version. The 911 Turbo S had an output of 450bhp, thanks to a 30bhp power upgrade that had previously been offered as an option to buyers of the standard Turbo...Read More
911 GT3 (996) ~ 2003-2005
Overview The first 996-model GT3 of 1999 was only ever planned as a limited production model, of which only 1890 were built. However, when Porsche reintroduced the GT3 name in 2003, it was as a full production model. The basis of the new car was the updated 996 Carrera, with..Read More
911 Carrera (996, 3.6 litre) ~ 2001-2004
Overview In September 2001, Porsche unveiled a revised 996-model 911 Carrera that answered many of the criticisms of the original version. The new car adopted the shapely headlamps that made the front end more easily distinguishable from the less expensive Boxster. There was also a restyled front bumper with a..Read More
911 Carrera 4S (996, 3.6 litre) ~ 2001-2005
Overview After the success of the 993-model Carrera 4S, it was no surprise when Porsche unveiled a successor, the 996-version with the same name. The new Carrera 4S was, like its predecessor, essentially the wide Turbo bodyshell with the drivetrain from the standard Carrera 4. There were, however, some visual..Read More
911 Carrera 4 (996, 3.6 litre) ~ 2001-2004
Overview In September 2001, Porsche unveiled a revised 996-model 911 Carrera that answered many of the criticisms of the original version. The new car adopted the shapely headlamps that made the front end more easily distinguishable from the less expensive Boxster. There was also a restyled front bumper with a..Read More
911 GT2 (996) ~ 2001-2005
Overview The 996-model 911 Turbo was, undoubtedly an incredible machine but there were some customers who wanted a rawer, more extreme version, which Porsche offered in the form of the GT2. This car used basically the same engine as the Turbo, but with larger KKK K24 turbochargers which, together with..Read More
911 Turbo (996) ~ 2000-2005
Overview After the stunning 993-model Turbo, Porsche had a tough job to come up with something better. But it did with the 996 version, which was unveiled in September 1999 for the 2000 model year. There was no doubt that the new 911 Turbo looked the part. The 996 Carrera..Read More
911 GT3 (996) ~ 1999-2000
Overview When the all-new 996-model 911 came along, it was obviously only a matter of time before Porsche produced a lightweight version, in the fashion of the earlier RS versions. Such a car appeared in 1999 and was called the 911 GT3, after the racing class it a homologation special..Read More
911 Carrera 4 (996, 3.4 litre) ~ 1998-2001
Overview Hot on the heels of the all-new 996-model 911 Carrera came the all-wheel-drive Carrera 4 version. By this time, a 4 was an essential part of the 911 line-up and the new car was eagerly awaited. The four-wheel-drive system was what Porsche called intelligent. It responded to the driving..Read More
911 Carrera S (993) ~ 1997-1998
Overview Similar to the Carrera 4S but with rear-wheel-drive. Very sought after today for its handling and looks split engine cover lid and wide body gives superb appearance. How to spot Wide Turbo-style wings Retractable rear spoiler with central ‘split’ 18-inch wheels Red brake calipers ‘Carrera S’ badge on rear..Read More
911 Carrera (996, 3.4 litre) ~ 1997-2001
Overview All through the 911’s history, up until 1998, you could trace its heritage right back to that first 911 of 1963. The problem was, though, that Porsche had pushed the envelope to the limit by the time the 993 came along in 1993. In 30 years the 911’s engine..Read More
911 Carrera 4S (993) ~ 1996-1998
Overview For people who wanted the aggressive look of the 911 Turbo, but without the aggressive power or high price, Porsche produced the 911 Carrera 4S. This was, effectively a Carrera 4 with a Turbo wide bodyshell. However, it lacked the fixed whaletail spoiler (which from a practical point of..Read More
911 Turbo (993) ~ 1996-1998
Overview As soon as the 993-model Carrera came along with its curvaceous lines, people started to anticipate what a Turbo version would look like. They found out in 1995, when the new 911 Turbo was unveiled for the 1996 model year. And they weren’t disappointed. Giving the already good-looking 993..Read More
911 GT2 (993) ~ 1995-1996
Overview By the 1990s, the 911 Turbo offered superb performance and handling in a well-specced package. It was, in short, a luxurious supercar that could waft you across continents in speed, comfort and style. However, at 1575kg it was no lightweight and not an ideal racetrack machine. And then Porsche..Read More
911 Carrera RS (993) ~ 1995-1996
Overview The lightweight RS concept that began with the Carrera 2.7 RS of 1973 and was resurrected with the 964-model continued with the 993-model 911. As ever, the key to weight saving was the deletion of unessential items. Electric windows, seats and mirrors went out, as did headlamp washers, central..Read More
911 Carrera 4 (993) ~ 1994-1997
Overview When the 964-model 911 was launched in 1989, the first variant was the four-wheel-drive Carrera 4. Not so with its replacement, the 993. In this case the two-wheel-drive Carrera (the number 2 was omitted this time round) came first, followed soon after by a Carrera 4.Instead of simply lifting..Read More
Carrera 3.8RS (964) ~ 1993-1993
Overview The RS 3.8 was developed as a road-going car so that Porsche could qualify for the GT racing championship with the full-race RSR 3.8 which race rules demanded be derived from a production model and appeared after the original 3.6-engined RS of 1992 had gone out of production.The bodyshell..Read More
911 Carrera (993) ~ 1993-1997
Overview The 964-model 911, which debuted in 1989, certainly progressed the 911 but there were those within Porsche (and outside) who weren’t happy with it. In particular, the handling (in particular of the Carrera 4) was criticised, as was the road noise transmitted through the rear suspension. And, besides, the..Read More
911 Carrera 2 Speedster (964) ~ 1993-1994
Overview After the success of the 911 Speedster of 1989, Porsche returned to the concept in the last year of 964 production. The Carrera 2 Speedster was based on the standard Carrera 2 Cabriolet bodyshell, but featured a chopped down aluminium windscreen and manually operated hood, which were basically the..Read More
911 Turbo 3.6 (964) ~ 1992-1993
Overview Up until 1993, the 964-model 911 Turbo used basically the same 3.3-litre engine that debuted in 1978, albeit with various updates to increase power. However, for the final year of production the Turbo was treated to a new 3.6-litre engine that was based on the more modern unit used..Read More
911 Turbo S (964) ~ 1992-1993
Overview When the original 911 Turbo was being conceived, Porsche toyed with the idea of making it a stripped special, along the lines of then then-contemporary Carrera 2.7RS. In the end, though, it was decided to make the car a fully specked luxury tourer. And as the years went on..Read More
964 RS America ~ 1992-1993
Overview The 964 Carrera RS was not sold in the USA because of the cost of homologation. Instead, that country was given its own unique model, the RS America. This was based on a standard 964 Carrera 2 and used the standard bodyshell and glazing, as well as the standard..Read More
911 Carrera 2 RS (964) ~ 1991-1992
Overview By the early 1990s, the 911 had put on weight. Extra creature comforts and sound insulation meant that the Carrera 2 weighed 1350kg (and the Carrera 4 with its four-wheel-drive came in 100kg heavier). Inspired by the Carrera Cup race cars, then, Porsche put into production a lightweight 911...Read More
911 Carrera 2 (964) ~ 1990-1993
Overview The new Carrera 4 was technologically advanced with its four-wheel-drive but there was always going to be a hard-core of enthusiasts who’d want their 911s to be driven by the rear wheels only. So in 1990 Porsche introduced the 911 Carrera 2. This car was visually identical to the..Read More
911 Turbo (964) ~ 1990-1992
Overview When the previous 911 Turbo went out of production in 1989 it was widely believed that was the end of the model. Indeed, Porsche went as far as to produce the 911 Turbo LE as a limited edition to commemorate the end of production. However, the following year a..Read More
Speedster ~ 1989-1989
Overview Right at the end of the Carrera 3.2 production, Porsche built a limited number of a very special 911. The Speedster was inspired by the classic 356 Speedster of the 1950s. This sleek machine was based on the 356 but had a cut-down windscreen and low hood to give..Read More
911 Turbo LE ~ 1989-1989
Overview If the Slant-Nose front of the 911 Turbo SE was not to your taste, but you wanted the extra 30bhp that this wild car offered, then Porsche had the answer for a short period in 1989, with a special car produced to commemorate the end of 911 Turbo production..Read More
911 Carrera 4 (964) ~ 1989-1993
Overview By the early 1980s the Porsche 911 had established itself as one of the classic sports cars of all time. Its distinctive shape was instantly recognisable, and revered by car enthusiasts the world over. But there was no getting away from the fact that the 911 was getting long..Read More
Carrera Club Sport ~ 1987-1989
Overview When Porsche wanted to build a 911RS for the 1980s, it came up with the Carrera 3.2 Club Sport, a car which, like an RS, has gone on to become a sought-after classic. Also like the RS before it, the key to the Club Sport is lightness. Without going..Read More
911 Turbo SE ~ 1986-1989
Overview The Porsche 935 race cars of the late 1970s on wards, were quite obviously based on the 911 but instead of the 911’s distinctive raised front wings, these cars had wings that swept down in line with the bonnet, to aid aerodynamics. Some buyers of 911s asked for this..Read More
911 Turbo ~ 1984-1989
Overview The 911 Turbo continued with only minor visual changes to the end of the 1980s. However in 1984 it received a revised engine code-named 930/66. This was essentially the same unit, but used new Bosch KE-Jetronic fuel injection which, together with revised ignition timing, helped to improve fuel consumption..Read More
3.2 Carrera ~ 1984-1989
Overview Today, the Carrera 3.2 is the archetypal 1980s Porsche, especially when finished in bright Guards Red paintwork. It is, however, not that different in appearance to the 911SC that preceded it. Introduced in 1984, the Carrera 3.2 had essentially the same galvanised body as the outgoing SC, albeit with..Read More
911 Turbo 3.3 ~ 1978-1983
Overview As exciting as the original 911 Turbo had been, it was far from perfect. The kick in the back you got when the turbocharger cut in was exciting but, in reality the Turbo wasn’t that much faster than the earlier Carrera 2.7RS, which also offered better handling and response...Read More
911SC ~ 1978-1983
Overview In 1978 Porsche streamlined its 911 model range with the introduction of the SC it was the only normally aspirated 911 you could buy, which made life easier after the confusing range of models offered in the previous few years.The SC was a development of the Carrera 3.0 that..Read More
911 Carrera 3.0 (I and J Series) ~ 1976-1977
Overview By 1976, non-US buyers had a new top of the range 911 to choose. The Carrera 3.0 was basically the same as the previous Carrera but fitted with a new 2994cc engine. This was essentially the same unit as fitted to the new 911 Turbo but, of course, without..Read More
911 930 Turbo ~ 1975-1977
Overview The first of the 911 Turbo’s was known as the “930” to separate it from a standard 911. Porsche was experimenting at the time with putting Turbo chargers into their competition vehicles, and decided to develop a Turbocharged 911. The result, was a very special Porsche indeed, in fact,..Read More
911 (G Series) ~ 1974-1977
Overview For 1974, Porsche came up with a new G series model line-up, with the entry-level car badged simply 911. This car, which replaced the 911T, had a 2.7-litre engine, that was based on that in the previous years RS, but fitted with Bosch K-Jetronic (as used on the US..Read More
911S G, H, I, J Series ~ 1974-1977
Overview The G series, Porsche realigned its model line-up. The 911S was no longer the range-topping car but rather a mid-range model comparable to the previous 911E. It ran a 2.7-litre engine equipped with Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection that produced 175bhp in rest-of-world form. However, in the USA increasingly demanding..Read More
911 Carrera (G, H Series) ~ 1974-1975
Overview Following the success of the 911 Carrera 2.7RS, Porsche decided to use the Carrera name on its range-topping 911. The new 911 Carrera used essentially the same 2.7-litre, 210bhp engine as the previous year’s RS for all markets except the USA, where the Carrera used the 175bhp 911S powerplant,..Read More
911 Carrera RS ~ 1973-1973
Overview Today, the Carrera 2.7 RS is, quite simply, the most sought-after production 911 ever. It’s reached almost legendary status among Porsche aficionados and prices are sky-high. Yet this oh-so-perfect sports car almost never happened. The RS was developed as a homologation special to allow Porsche to compete in GT..Read More
911S (F Series) ~ 1973-1973
Overview For the F series incarnation, the 911S followed the same upgrades as the 911E; the most significant being the deletion of the short-lived external oil-filler flap in the right-hand rear wing. This was primarily to avoid people inadvertently pumping petrol into the oil tank. The S also adopted the..Read More
911T (F Series) ~ 1973-1973
Overview By the time the F series came along, the entry-level 911T was becoming more like its more expensive stablemates. The main difference was that it now sported the front spoiler which had become standard fitment across the range. However, the F series 911T deserves a place in Porsche history,..Read More
911E (F Series) ~ 1973-1973
Overview After a number of unfortunate incidents where people filled E series 911s with petrol via the external oil-filler in the right-hand rear wing (an easy mistake to make, considering thatâs exactly where most cars have their petrol cap), Porsche decided to act quickly. So just a year after the..Read More
911E (E Series) ~ 1972-1972
Overview For the 1972 model year the 911 really came of age. The big news was an increase in engine capacity to 2341cc, or 2.4-litre which, in the case of the 911E, upped power to 165bhp. The extra capacity was achieved by increasing the stroke from 66mm to 70.4mm, and..Read More
911S (E Series) ~ 1972-1972
Overview The 911S was updated for the 1972 model year with the same capacity 2341cc engine as the 911E. Porsche somewhat optimistically called this a 2.4-litre powerplant (it’s actually closer to 2.3-litres). The engine was basically the same as that for the 911E but tuned to produce 190bhp, the 200bhp..Read More
911T (E Series) ~ 1972-1972
Overview In line with the 911E and 911S, the entry-level 911T received a boost in engine size to 2341cc (or 2.4-litre to use Porsche’s badging). However a lower compression ratio and Zenith 40 TIN triple choke carburettors in place of fuel injection gave a lower power output of 130bhp. For..Read More
911E (C And D Series) ~ 1969-1971
Overview The C series range of 911’s saw the models first increase in engine capacity, from 1991cc to 2195cc, commonly referred to a 2.2-litres. This was achieved by increasing the cylinder bores from 80mm to 84mm. At the same time, other minor improvements were made to the engine, including revised..Read More
911S (C and D Series) ~ 1969-1971
Overview An upgrade in engine size from 1991cc to 2195 gave the 911S a useful 10bhp hike in power to 180bhp. Unlike the 911E, though, the S didn’t gain such an improvement in low-down power and torque, so you still had to keep the revs up above 5500rpm to get..Read More
911T (C and D Series) ~ 1969-1971
Overview When the 911E and 911S increased their engine capacity to 2.2-litres, their little brother followed suit, and at the same time the 911T gained other benefits, too. The extra capacity boosted power to 125bhp, while torque rose to 177Nm. Like the 911E, the torque curve was now flatter, making..Read More
911E (B Series) ~ 1968-1969
Overview In 1968 the 911 received its first significant update, to become what is known as the B series. Central to the new model line-up was the 911E, which replaced the 911L as the standard car. The E stood for Einspritz, which is German for injection. Yes, the new car..Read More
911S (B Series) ~ 1968-1969
Overview The 911S was updated to B series specification, in line with the 911E. Like the E, the sportier S gained fuel-injection which boosted power to a useful 170bhp. To help cope with the extra demands this put on the engine, an additional oil-cooler was fitted in the front right-hand..Read More
911L (A Series) ~ 1967-1968
Overview In 1967, the 911 received its first, albeit very minor, update when the A series came along. At the same time, the range expanded. The standard car become known as the 911L (for Lux or Luxury) and sat alongside the high-performance 911S and the entry-level 911T. All models received..Read More
911T (A and B Series) ~ 1967-1968
Overview 67 and which was the least expensive of a three-prong line-up, the others being the 911L and 911S. The 911T had the same detail improvements as made to the A series 911S and 911L. However, to reduce costs, Porsche fitted the 911T with an engine that, while based on..Read More
911S (O and A Series) ~ 1966-1968
Overview Although the standard 2.0-litre 911’s 130bhp was a respectable figure in its day (especially in a car weighing just over 1000kg), Porsche soon started off something that would continue throughout the 911’s history producing more powerful variants. The first of these was the 911S (for Super), which appeared in..Read More
2-litre 911 ~ 1964-1964
Overview The car that started it all off back in 1964 (when production started; a prototype appeared in 1963) may seem dated today, but it set the style for all 911s to follow. Developed eventually to replace the 356, the 911 was an all-new design that was better all round..Read More