The Porsche 911 (pronounced as nine eleven) is a sports car made by Porsche AG of Stuttgart, Germany. The famous, distinctive and durable car has undergone continuous development since its introduction in autumn 1963. Mechanically it is notable for being rear engined and, until the introduction of the all-new Type 996 in 1997, air-cooled.
Since its inception the 911 has been modified, both by private teams and the factory itself, for racing, rallying and other types of automotive competition. It is often cited as the most successful competition car ever, especially when its variations are included, mainly the powerful 935.
In the international poll for the award of Car of the Century, the 911 came fifth after the Ford Model T, the Mini, the Citroën DS and the Volkswagen Beetle. It is the most successful surviving application of the air (or water) cooled opposed rear engine layout pioneered by its original ancestor, the Volkswagen Beetle.
In 2004 the 911 was heavily revised and the 996's replacement, the 997, was unveiled in July. The 997 keeps the basic profile of the 996, bringing the drag coefficient down to 0.28, but draws on the 993 for detailing. In addition, the new front fascia is reminiscent of the older generation, with the traditional "bug eye" headlamps. Its interior is also similarly revised, with strong links to the earlier 911 interiors while at the same time looking fresh and modern. The 997 shares less than a third of its parts with the outgoing 996, but is still technically very similar to it. Initially, two versions of the 997 were introduced— the rear wheel drive (2wd) Carrera and Carrera S. While the base 997 Carrera produced 325 PS (239 kW) from its 3.6 L Flat 6, a more powerful 3.8 L 355 PS (261 kW) Flat 6 powers the Carerra S. Besides a more powerful engine, the Carrera S also comes standard with 19-inch (48 cm) "Lobster Fork" style wheels, more powerful and larger brakes (with red calipers), a more sporty suspension, complete with PASM (Porsche Active Suspension Management) which allows for electronic adjustability of suspension settings, Xenon Headlamps, and Sport Steering wheel. In late 2005, Porsche announced the all wheel drive versions to the 997 lineup. Carrera 4 models (both Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S) were announced as 2006 models. Both Carrera 4 models are wider than their rear wheel drive counterparts by 1.26 inches (32 mm) to cover wider rear tires. 0–60 mph (97 km/h) for a base Carrera 4 with the 325 PS engine was reported at 4.5 seconds according to edmunds.com. The 0–100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration for the Carrera S with the 355 PS was noted to be as fast as 4.2 seconds in a recent Motor Trend comparison, and Road & Track has timed it at 3.8 seconds. The 997 lineup includes both 2 and 4 wheel drive variants, Carrera 2 and Carrera 4 respectively. The Targas (4 and 4S), released in November 2006, are 4-wheel drive versions that divide the difference between the coupes and the cabriolets with their dual, sliding glass tops. There were rumours that the 997 911 was to undergo an update for the 2008 model year, however it appears these changes may be held off until the 2009 model year (or possibly 2008.5). The main changes will be a larger air intake in the front bumper, new headlights, new rear lights, engines with direct fuel injection, and the introduction of a dual-clutch gearbox
Technical Specifications
Porsche 911 Series
1981 Porsche 911 SC
Manufacturer Porsche
Also called Porsche 911
Porsche 911 Carrera
Production 1964–1989
Predecessor Porsche 356
Successor Porsche 964
Class RR or AW sports car
Body style(s) 2-door Coupe
2-door Targa top (1966–89)
2-door Convertible (1982–89)
Engine(s) 2.0 L flat-6, 110–170 PS (81–125 kW)
2.2 L flat-6, 125–180 PS (91–132 kW)
2.4 L flat-6, 130–190 PS (96–140 kW)
2.7 L flat-6, 150–210 PS (110–154 kW)
3.0 L flat-6, 180–204 PS (132–150 kW)
3.0 L Turbo-flat-6, 260 PS (191 kW)
3.2 L flat-6, 217–231 PS (160-170 kW)
3.3 L Turbo-flat-6, 300 PS (221 kW)
Transmission(s) 4-speed automatic
5-speed manual
Wheelbase 2211 mm (87 in) 1964–1968
2268 mm (89¼ in) 1968–1989
Length 168.9 in (4290 mm)
Width 65 in (1651 mm)
Turbo: 69.9 in (1775 mm)
Height 52 in (1321 mm)
Turbo: 51.6 in (1311 mm)
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