Porsche 911 (classic)

Porsche 911 (classic)
1970 Porsche 911E
Overview
Manufacturer	Porsche AG
Also called	Porsche 911 Carrera Porsche Carrera[1]
Production	1964–1989
Assembly	West Germany: Stuttgart, Zuffenhausen
Designer	Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, Erwin Komenda
Body and chassis
Class	Sports car
Body style	2-door coupé 2-door Targa top (1966–89) 2-door convertible (1982–89)
Layout	Rear-engine, rear-wheel drive
Related	Porsche 912 Porsche 959 Porsche 930
Powertrain
Engine	2.0 L air-cooled H6 2.2 L air-cooled H6 2.4 L air-cooled H6 2.7 L air-cooled H6 3.0 L air-cooled H6 3.2 L air-cooled H6 3.0 L air-cooled turbo H6 3.3 L air-cooled turbo H6
Transmission	5-speed manual 4-speed semi-automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,211–2,268 mm (87.0–89.3 in)
Length	4,290 mm (168.9 in)
Width	1,700–1,780 mm (66.9–70.1 in)
Height	1,300–1,310 mm (51.2–51.6 in)
Chronology
Predecessor	Porsche 356
Successor	Porsche 964

The original Porsche 911 (pronounced nine eleven, German: Neunelfer) is a luxury sports car made by Porsche AG of Stuttgart, Germany. A prototype of the famous, distinctive, and durable design was shown to the public in autumn 1963.^[2] Production began in September 1964 and continued through 1989. It was succeeded by a modified version, internally referred to as Porsche 964 but still sold as Porsche 911, as are current models.

Mechanically, the 911 was notable for being rear engined and air-cooled. From its inception, the 911 was modified both by private teams and the factory itself for racing, rallying and other types of automotive competition. The original 911 series is often cited as the most successful competition car ever,^{[citation needed]} especially when its variations are included, mainly the powerful 911-derived 935 which won 24 Hours of Le Mans and other major sports cars races outright against prototypes.