CLASSIC NEVER DIES

The Difference between Air-Cooled Porsche 911 Generations

Porsche 911 (1963-1973)

Red Porsche showroom floor — A 1964 Porsche 911 (classic) restored by Porsche engineers
Source: Porsche

The classic Porsche 911 is arguably the most famous and recognizable Porsche model of all time. Designed by Ferdinand “Butzi” Alexander Porsche, the Porsche 911 was designed to be the successor of the 356 model, the company’s first car. The 911 was powered by a six-cylinder, air-cooled engine that produced between 130 and 350 horsepower. Larger and more powerful than its predecessor, there was no doubt that the original Porsche 911 exceeded all expectations and set the Porsche standard for future models.

black and white photo men standing around white porsche — *The original Porsche 911 designer, Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, with his most innovative product Source: Porsche*

Later in the 1960s and 1970s, the 911 was produced in several different variations, including coupes, convertibles, and Targas, which featured a removable roof panel.