Porsche 911 thru the years. The instantly recognizable curves of the 911 are the same today as they were nearly 50 years ago but much has changed. The 911 definitely grew over the years. 911 early years 1963 1973 911 g series 1973 1989 911 964 1989 1994 911 993 1994 1998 911 996 1998.
Range rover porsche and bmw have been in the suv game for years. Tyre growth on the 911 through the years is extreme. This feels like a good time to ask the big question since the newest version of the porsche 911 officially designated the 992 will arrive next year as a 2020 model year car.
Porsche 911 the early years 1963 to 1973 model years. The 911 rolled out in 1963 and has gone through dozens of iterations since. So i asked porsche.
From 1963 through 2011 the wheelbase stretched 247 millimeters 97 inches. Decades of refinement have honed the 911 into the worlds greatest sports car. Bentley and lamborghini come to mind both launching suvs soon.
Fast stylish intricately engineered and nimble as a deer. Even starting in 1977 theres a tremendous difference between the cars relatively skinny 225 series rear rubber and the 305 series tyres. The instantly recognizable curves of the 911 are the same today as they were nearly 50 years ago but much has changed.
2005 marked the year for big changes. The porsche 911 initially called 901 debuted in 1967 and was available in multiple body configurations including a targa variant with several engine. The 2004 porsche 911 model saw the addition of the c4s and turbo trims alongside of the gt3 and the 40th anniversary model.
Porsche 911 targa 901 1967 1973. In 1999 the 911 was named fifth most influential car of the 20th century alongside the likes of the ford model t and the mini cooper. Various upgrades were made to different models in line with basic shuffling of trims.
The added length certainly helps with stability. The 911 rolled out in 1963 and has gone through dozens of iterations since.