Evolution
In 1963, Porsche introduced the 901 — soon renamed 911 — a car that redefined sports motoring.
Rear-mounted, air-cooled flat-six engine, lightweight structure, and balanced proportions created a new standard for performance purity.
The 911 S and the Targa soon followed, blending innovation and elegance — a foundation that would endure for decades.
Rear-mounted, air-cooled flat-six engine, lightweight structure, and balanced proportions created a new standard for performance purity.
The 911 S and the Targa soon followed, blending innovation and elegance — a foundation that would endure for decades.
THE ORIGINAL 911
Model Year1963–1973
Units Produced81.100
Engine typeAir-cooled flat-6
EnginesNat Aspirated (2.0 L, 2.2 L, 2.4 L, 2.7 L, 3.0 L, 3.2 L), Turbo (3.0 L Turbo, 3.3 L Turbo)
Body StylesCoupe, Targa, Cabriolet
Transmissions5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic
G-BODY
Through the 1970s, the 911 became stronger and more refined. The G Series introduced impact-absorbing bumpers, improved safety, and greater reliability — evolution without compromise. The arrival of the 911 Turbo (930) in 1975 redefined performance, combining everyday usability with explosive power and timeless flair.
Model Year1973–1989
Units Produced198.414
Engine typeAir-cooled flat-6
EnginesNat Aspirated (2.7 L, 3.0 L, 3.2 L), Turbo (3.0 L Turbo, 3.3 L Turbo)
Body StylesCoupe, Targa, Cabriolet
Transmissions5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic
Hans Mezger in the
917's first Le Mans entry
917's first Le Mans entry
964
A new chapter of engineering sophistication. With all-wheel drive, ABS, and power steering, the 964 merged innovation with heritage—85 percent of its parts were newly designed, yet the silhouette remained unmistakable. Smoother lines, integrated bumpers, and the first real step toward the 911 of today.
Model Year1989–1994
Units Produced74.008
Engine typeAir-cooled flat-6
EnginesNat Aspirated (3.6 L, 3.75 L), Turbo (3.3 L, 3.6 L)
Body StylesCoupe, Targa, Cabriolet, Speedster
Transmissions5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic
Mechanical purity refined to perfection. The 993 introduced multi-link rear suspension, sharper aerodynamics, and subtle curves that balanced elegance with aggression. Beloved for its sound and feel, it marked the end of an era—and the birth of timeless desirability.
993
The 993 perfected the air-cooled experience — faster, quieter, and more composed than ever before. Its refined engineering brought harmony between tradition and technology, preserving the visceral feel that defined every 911 while introducing a new level of sophistication.
Every detail of the 993 reflected purpose: tighter body seams, cleaner surfaces, and a stance that radiated confidence. It was the final chapter of mechanical purity, a car that balanced analog precision with timeless beauty — the 911 at its most human form.
Model Year1994–1998
Units Produced67.535
Engine typeAir-cooled flat-6
EnginesNat Aspirated (3.6 L, 3.8 L), Turbo (3.6 L twin Turbo)
Body StylesCoupe, Targa, Cabriolet, Speedster
Transmissions5-speed manual, 6-speed manual, 4-speed automatic
996
The 996 broke tradition with a water-cooled engine, new architecture, and a more spacious cabin. Its “fried-egg” headlights divided purists, yet the car moved the 911 into a new millennium—faster, lighter, more efficient. Controversial at first, essential in hindsight.
Model Year1998–2004
Units Produced179.163
Engine typeWater-cooled flat-6
EnginesNat Aspirated (3.4 L), Turbo (3.6 L twin Turbo)
Body StylesCoupe, Targa, Cabriolet
Transmissions6-speed manual, 5-speed automatic
Round headlights came back; precision met nostalgia. Improved materials, modern electronics, and pure handling turned the 997 into a driver’s dream. From Carrera S to GT3 RS, it reconnected emotion and engineering—heritage made modern.
997
Model Year2005–2012
Units Produced215.092
Engine typeWater-cooled flat-6
EnginesNaturally Aspirated (3.6 L, 3.8 L, 4.0 L); Turbo (3.6 L twin turbo, 3.8 L twin turbo)
Body StylesCoupe, Targa, Cabriolet, Speedster
Transmissions5-speed auto, 6-speed manual, 7-speed PDK
991
Built on an aluminum-steel chassis, the 991 combined lightness and rigidity. Wider stance, longer wheelbase, and PDK dual-clutch mastery delivered both comfort and speed. Digital sophistication met mechanical soul—the most complete 911 ever built.
Model Year2011–2019
Units Produced233.540
Engine typeWater-cooled flat-6
EnginesNat Aspirated (3.4 L, 3.7 L, 4.0 L), Turbo (3.0 L twin-turbo, 3.8 L twin-turbo)
Body StylesCoupe, Targa, Cabriolet
Transmissions6-speed manual, 7-speed manual, 7-speed PDK
The 992 embodies the future of performance: broader shoulders, integrated light strip, hybrid-ready architecture.
Inside, analog emotion meets digital clarity.
It’s not a reinvention—it’s everything the 911 has always been, evolved for what’s next.
Inside, analog emotion meets digital clarity.
It’s not a reinvention—it’s everything the 911 has always been, evolved for what’s next.
992
Model Year2019–present
Units ProducedStill going
Engine typeWater-cooled flat-6
EnginesTwin-turbocharged (3.0L, 3.7L)
Body StylesCoupe, Targa, Cabriolet
Transmissions7-speed manual, 8-speed PDK
Eight generations refined a single idea. The Porsche 911 evolves through precision, not reinvention — preserving its silhouette, character, and purpose across decades of continuous progress.
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