Original model (1963-1973)

• 911 Coupe
• Porsche 911 S Coupe
• Porsche 911 S Coupe (second edition, year 1967)

The first 911 who ran in 1964 by the band was that at the IAA in 1963 introduced the so-called master model with a 2-liter flat-six engine. In this single version of the car was produced for three years until the series was expanded by a stronger model, the 911 S,. In this sportier version of the almost identical engine provided a power of 118 kW (160 hp). The design of this model was more extensive compared to the initial model, which was designated as 911 L. Visually, the top model in the striking alloy wheels of the company fox, "Fuchs wheels" was seen.

With the final cessation of production of the 356 in 1965, was a stripped down 911, the Porsche 912, introduced in order to win customers, where a 911 was expensive.

A year later, Porsche extended its model range by a further three models. The models T, L (later replaced by the term E) S and differed primarily in engine performance and in the Key of the vehicles. It was the 911 T is the entry-level S and the 911 the top model.

In 1969, the displacement of the engines of 1991 cc to 2195 cc (2.2 liters) was extended. Two years later, a further increase in displacement was carried out on 2341 cc (2.4 liters). The performance of the engines increased accordingly so that the top model, who brought 911 S, now 140 kW (190 hp) on the road. The performance also increased the fuel consumption to a total of 17.0 l/100 km. The 911 S was in 1972,the fastest production car in Germany. The trim levels T, E and S remained untouched. The 911 was the coupe and Targa body styles, will be a 'safety-cabriolet with a wide roll bars, where the roof (and originally also a residual canopy with rear window / "Soft Window") may be ordered removed. The Name Targa (Italian for "plate") is derived from the Targa Florio, in which Porsche has won since the 1950s, some overall victories.

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Carrera RS

1972, a special sports version was made of the 911th This Porsche Carrera RS, as previous models, named after racing, the Carrera Panamericana, was built in a limited edition of 500 copies initially, in order to gain approval as a race car. The performance of this car is 154 kW (210 hp), which he made of a 2687 cc - gets (2.7 liter) six-cylinder boxer engine. This car was equipped spartan, so it was very easy (officially 975 kg). However, Porsche offered to an optional interior package in order not to scare away potential buyers. Due to the unexpected sales success the first edition to more than 1000 vehicles was extended, and ultimately abandoned in 1590 cars (1308-Touring RS, 217 RS-Sport, 55 RSR 8.2 Group 4 and 10 prototypes) the work. This racing car has been used successfully in racing competitions and is still at historic racing events very popular.