A short Review

1956
The first studies of the 911 began. There were a lot of prototypes but they were really ugly and the back of the car was the part that have demanded the most of work.

1963
On September, Porsche presented at the Francfort MotorShow his new car, originally called 901.

1964
The 911 was available with 2.0L engine. 130hp gived the car better performances than on 356s.

1966
Introduction of the 911S. The engine was optimized to develop 160hp. The structure was also reinforced. The car was featuring new alloy Fuchs rims, a part of the Porsche legend. Targa model is now available.

1967
A true 911 serie was proposed with the introduction of the 110hp 911T. So there were Touring, Normal and Sport model. The 911 T was made for nice promenades, not for cicuits.

1968
First radical evolution, all 911s now have a longer wheelbase, now 2,271mm.A new transmission appeared on all models. Called Sportomatic, there was always a gearstick but no clutch pedal.

1969
The 911L is now called 911E. E & S models received fuel injection. By this way, they won 10hp each.

1970
First evolution for the engine, now a 2.2L. The 911 T gived 125hp, the 911 E 155hp and the S 180hp.

1972
A new 2.4L engine is fitted to all cars. 911 T (130hp) 911 E (165hp) 911 S (190hp). Those models have a particularity : the oil tank is fitted in the rear right body panel. It will be retired with next models. All cars have now a more performant transmission type 915 with 4 speeds.

1973
Porsche introduced one of the most wonderful 911 : the Carrera RS 2.7 to homologuate the 911 in GT series. Giving 210hp, the car is available in 3 versions : Touring, Light and Competition (RSR 2.8).The 915 gearbox is available with 5 speeds.

1974
To face US statements, the 911 is equiped with new higher and bigger bumpers. More flared wings and 2.7L engine with K-Jetronic injection : the 911 is really transfigurated. The T model doesn't exists anymore, it is reimplaced by the 911 giving 150hp. The 911S is now at 175hp and the Carrera features the engine of the Carrera RS. The Carrera RS 3.0 is avalaible, giving 230hp.

1975
The 911 serie is the same but show the entrance of the car that will make of Porsche one of the more prestigious mark in automotive panorama. The 911 Turbo (930) is introduced. The fantastic engine gived 260hp. At that time, that's the most powerful and fast car Porsche has built for road usage. The reinforced 930 transmission has 4 speeds.

1976
The S model is leaved. 911 now gives 165hp. Introduction of the 200hp Carrera 3.0. Bodies are now galvanized, against rust that was a major problem in the previous years.

1977
This year was the last of the 911 2.7, 165hp and of the 911 Turbo 3.0. Carrera 3.0 still available.

1978
Porsche was ready to end the production of the 911s. To entice a slow end for that car, they proposed the 911 SC (Super Carrera). The first 3.0L model developped 180hp. The Turbo received a 3.3L engine and an intercooler. As a result, 300hp and more sensations than on previous model. Of course suspensions, wheels, brakes, body, transmission are adapted to the huge power. Last year of the Sportomatic gearbox.

1979
The 911 SC 3.0 has now 188hp.

1981
The end is near in the Porsche's direction for the 911. But the model keep to be sold very much. So the last SC model receives 204hp and a studie for a Cabriolet is launched.

1983
After a protoype presented at the Franfort Motor Show, the 911 Cabriolet is now available.

1984
Customers are too attached at the 911 to leave her here. So Porsche decided to go again for 13 years. The new model called Carrera 3.2 has 231hp and that's the first Porsche to have Motronic electronic injection.

1987
Carrera 3.2 showed off a new transmission called G50. Clutch is now hydraulic.

1988
To end the carrier of this wonderful car, Porsche proposed the Speedster. Turbo models are now available with Cabriolet and Targa bodies and five-speed G50 transmission.

1989
A new 911 appeared with the 964. New look with integrated front and rear bumpers,new 16" Speedline rims, 3.6L engine giving 250hp. The car was 4WD and it was named Carrera 4. Old models were still available. A Carrera 3.2 CS (for Club Sport) was available. Lightweightened, suspensions were improved.

1990
Apparition of the Carrera 2, wilder than Carrera 4 but the progress realized by Porsche enginners compared to a 3.2 is enormous : better handling, braking, response but moreover better comfort, ventilation and so on. A new automatic transmission called Tiptronic was available on propulsion models. The improvement was the possibility to shift a gear using two buttons on the flywheel. Yes, like on a Formula One. There were no Turbo model this year.

1991
Porsche introduced new turbocharged model called 965. Always with a 3.3L engine, the car has 320hp and is heavier than previous 930. As a result, it isn't more performant but so easy ands so comfortable to drive. Huge flaired wings, new 17" Cup rims, rear whaletail, you can't miss it !

1992
The 964 Carrera RS 3.6 is available. Lighter, more powerful, this car came directly from competition. If the engine only has10hp more, the lightweight and the savage behaviour really made the difference. Only for good pilots. Porsche proposed the Turbo Leichtbau, a special 965 version. The weight of the RS, 381hp in the turbocharged 3.3 engine and some external modifications for 1,000,000 Fr...

1993
A new 965 arrived with a 3.6 engine that time. 360hp, beautiful rims and 285kph. In acceleration, a Ferrari Testarossa was behind. To end the 964/965 series, there were a lot of anniversary models : Carrera 4 with Turbo body, Speedster with narrow or large Turbo body, 911 exemplars of a Carrera 2 with all options and 911 script on the rear. On September, Porsche presented his new model called 993. Very beautiful with more fluid lines, new rims, new interior and a totally new rear suspension that have very improved handling qualities of the 911. The 3.6 engine gived 272hp.

1994
Apparition of the 993 Carrera 4 and of the Cabriolet.

1995
Apparition of the 993 Turbo. With twin turbo 408hp engine and 4WD, that's the most powerful and the better handling 911 ever built. There are improvements everywhere, that's a little miracle of technology and comfort. The Carrera 4 is proposed with Turbo's body and chassis. That's the Carrera 4S. There's also the 993 Carrera RS 3.8 featuring the bigger normally aspired engine on a 911. 300hp for only 1,290kg, ,this is dynamite, prejudice of comfort. The engine shows a new system that allows better fuel filling on intermediate engine ratings. That's called Varioram and the rest of the 911 serie is now fitted with : it gives 13hp more to reach 285hp.

1996
Apparition of the Carrera S with Turbo's body and wheels. The car is proposed with RS engine and traction control for a little extra. Porsche also propose the Turbo S with 424hp, all options as the ultimate Porsche 911 of the century.

1997
The new 911 is available with heavy modifications : common parts with the Boxster and water cooled 3.4 engine giving 300hp. Maybe the best handling 911 ever made.

1998
Apparition of the 996 Cabriolet. Serial hard top and all the qualities of the 996.New 996 Carrera 4, the most sosphisticated and secure 911 in history. Revolutionnary PSM sytem for enhanced handling on wet surfaces.
Availble with six-speed manual transmission or five-speed Tiptronic for the first time due to the new disposition of the frontdifferential system. Coupé or Cabriolet.