The 911 is a marque like no other. I have driven high end Audis, BMWs, Mercedes but nothing compares to a 911 as a drivers car. The build quality, ride, precision handling are like no other. A true sports car. Personally I am a AWD fan predominantly due to my driving style but 2wd versions handle well, just need to respect the fact that the weighty...
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Porsche 911 Overview
Throughout the history of automobiles, there have been only a handful that have been truly distinctive and iconic. The Porsche 911 is one of those cars, and in fact was recognized as one of the most influential cars of the 20th century by an international poll.
Although it made its debut in 1963 at the Frankfurt Auto Show as a 1964 model, its design origins date back to the 1950s, when Ferry Porsche, son of Ferdinand Porsche, Sr., began to tinker with exterior styling for a car that would eventually replace the Porsche 356, a 2-seat, rear-engined sport coupe that was the first car produced under the Porsche name. The original concept for the 356 was to be a 2-seat version of the Volkswagen Beetle, which had been designed by Ferdinand Porsche, Sr. Initially intended to be a limited run, it proved to be so popular that it was sold into the early 1960s.
The 911 was originally conceived as a 4-seat follow-up to the 356, but Ferry Porsche eventually decided to make it a 2-seater with an air-cooled rear engine, just like the Beetle, although with larger dimensions, more interior room, and more power than the 356. The first 911 models were equipped with a 2.0-liter (1991cc) 6-cylinder boxer-style engine that produced 130 bhp (brake horsepower, which is the horsepower before being diluted by the other components of a car, such as the transmission and differential).
Like the Volkswagen Beetle, the styling of the Porsche 911 has changed incrementally over the years, yet the car has retained its essential distinctive style. Horsepower has continually been improved, as have the car's luxury appointments, and a number of additional models, such as the Targa (open-top) and the S (high-performance version), as well as an all-wheel-drive version, have been introduced over the years.
Expert Reviews for Porsche 911 by Year
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2020 Porsche 911 Test Drive Review
Clifford AtiyehA new Porsche 911 is a historic event deserving a ticker-tape parade. Its humble, altogether feeble beginnings as the Porsche 356, a Volkswagen Beetle offshoot, have progressed over six decades as the
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by David991 car vs. 991.2 car: I owned an 07 some years ago, and it is a great car! Just be prepared for high maintenance costs for any porche! I decided today to buy a 2017 base 911 (991.2 model) over a 2014 911 S (991 model). Its more of a touring car but Im looking for comfort. You have to drive all these cars to know which is right for you, but... -
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by iiudmthe beauty of Porsche it is being a Porsche, driving it hearing it enjoying every bit of engineering their team did for their cars. you dont need a special signature on an engine to tell you who did this or that, EACH ONE OF THEIR CARS ARE EQUAL EACH ONE OF THEM IS AMAZING....you drive the 1997 model then you drive the 2020 and you will never beli...
What CarGurus' Experts are Saying About the Porsche 911
The 911 has distinguished itself as one of the automotive world's preeminent sports cars over more than six decades. Rear-engined and fitted with either rear- or all-wheel drive, the 911 has found success at nearly every level of auto racing, and has attracted an avid fan base which includes high-profile owners, such as Steve McQueen and Jerry Seinfeld. While some vehicles undergo dramatic styling changes from generation to generation, Porsche has avoided radical changes to the 911, choosing instead to allow the car's form and design to evolve subtly. As such, modern 911s are as easy to recognize today as classic models from the 1960s and ‘70s. The sloped rear deck and raised, round headlights have become iconic within automotive communities.
Mechanically, the 911 has historically been air-cooled, although Porsche made the switch to water cooling in 1997. While this change was criticized by some 911 fans, it undoubtedly led to higher-performance cars. The 911 has also served as a platform for numerous iterations.
Beyond the simple examples of all-wheel drive versus rear-wheel drive or convertible versus coupe, Porsche also built various performance-driven 911 models. The 911 Turbo, GT2, and GT3 have all been designed to showcase the limits of the 911's mechanical performance.
The Porsche 911 has always been an expensive car, but it provides impressive capability at a fraction of some of its competitors' prices, such as the current Ferrari 488, Lamborghini Huracan. While its more conservative styling may keep it out of the hypercar conversation, its heritage and specifications put it at the top of the supercar pile.