The iconic Porsche 911 is arguably the most instantly recognisable sports car in the world. Since its introduction in 1963, the 911 has been constantly refined and updated to maintain its position at the forefront of the supercar league.
The use of advanced engineering and leading-edge technology has ensured that Porsche's core model is undoubtedly one of the most enjoyable and durable high-performance cars available. Here, illustrated using stunning contemporary photographs, many from the Porsche Photographic Archive, is the complete story of how these truly great cars came about, their developement story and evolution, their motorsport successes and their status today as the benchmark by which all rivals are judged.
- Design and Development
First decade 1963-1973 The 911 goes into production
Second decade 1974-1983 The first 911 turbo
Third decade 1984-1993 Turbo and all-wheel-drive era
Fourth decade 1994-2005 Proper location and proper cooling