Throughout its history, the 911 has delivered unbridled power, and that continues today with the latest iterations of the 911. An Exhilarating Drive. One of the fastest production cars in the world, the Porsche 911's unique rear-engine helps to boost traction so that no torque is wasted.

The Porsche 911 was born in 1963 and initially called the 901. Peugeot had laid claim to that moniker, so the new designator became the 911. The origin is based on the Porsche 356 with its fastback appearance and the air-cooled flat-six.

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• Panamera.
• Taycan.

The outer shell of the new 911 is assembled completely from aluminium, with the exception of the front and rear apron. Only the parts that surround the passenger compartment are made from hot-formed steel, in order to provide the maximum possible protection for occupants.

The Porsche 911 is considered an iconic sports car due to its distinct design, high-performance capabilities, and rich history.

The start of a history of perhaps the most iconic sports car of all time. An icon that, spread over 60 years and eight model series, has made many generations dream away. The Porsche 911!

1968: AT&T announces 911 as the nationwide emergency number. 911 was chosen because it is easily remembered and at the time no area codes or office codes used it. Congress agrees with AT&T and passes a bill which reserves the number for nationwide use.

As with Nip/Tuck, 9-1-1 stories are based on true cases, and "within that world, I was interested in creating a show where the emergencies at the heart of the show were from the lead characters" in their own lives. The actors said they were impressed with the skill and dedication of first responders.

Today, 6 different Porsche models are built in series: the Porsche 911, 718, Cayenne, Panamera, Macan and Taycan. Each model is available in many different versions – for example as a Turbo, Targa or Carrera. In total, there are 95 different variants.

The 911's fame led to an industry that produced unmatched mechanical and aesthetic advancements. Porsche 911s have consistently proven simple to drive at low speeds because of their luxurious, comfortable interior and superior visibility. Unrestrained, they could easily keep up with far more expensive automobiles.

The Porsche 911 was developed as a more powerful, larger and a more comfortable replacement for the 356, the company's first model. The new car made its public debut at the 1963 Frankfurt Motor Show (German: Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung).

No Porsche is cheap or affordable and while it may be old, its value is right up there. It also has a rich heritage in motorsport, competing in and winning the Le Mans 24 Hour race numerous times. At the end of the day, it is still a car and requires maintenance - maintenance that can cost you a fair bit.