1966 Porsche 911 2.0-litre – GVB 911D – parked on track at Lodge Corner after practice for the Oulton Park...
Porsche 911 (F-Series)
The Porsche 911 was introduced to the world in the fall of 1963 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. It was developed as a replacement for the highly successful Porsche Model 356. It was larger, more powerful, more comfortable and more competitive on the track than any other comparable car on the market at the time. The original air-cooled, boxer-engined 911 was in production from 1964 through 1989, but on this page, we are focused on the original F-Body cars. For 1969 Porsche made the single biggest change to the 911 thus far by lengthening the wheelbase 2.5 inches to reduce the oversteer characteristics inherent to rear-engined cars. Pre-1969 cars are often referred to as the short-wheel base cars (SWB) and 1969 onwards called the long-wheelbase cars (LWB). 1972 and 1973 can also be taken as one group because there were very few changes from year to year. See all of our F-Body Classic 911 Research.
1970 Porsche 911 S 2.2 Coupé Along with all the C-series improvments to the 911 line, the 1970 Porsche 911...
The ST legend The Porsche 1972 911 ST is legendary in automotive history and coveted for its exceptional performance. Under...
Daytona 24 Hours, 3-4 February 1973: The start 1973 Daytona 24 hours led by John Watson in the Mirage on...
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Evolution, not Revolution Since its debut in 1964, the Porsche 911 has epitomized engineering evolution. Conceived by Ferdinand “Butzi” Porsche,...
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The Porsche 911 was developed as a replacement for the highly successful Porsche Model 356. The Porsche 911 was larger, more...
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Revealed at the 1972 Paris Auto Show, the Carrera 2.7 RS was a special model used to homologate the 911...
Revealed at the 1972 Paris Auto Show, the Carrera 2.7 RS was a special model used to homologate the 911...
Having spent its early days as a test and development hack, this 911 Carrera RSR rose to the occasion when pressed into...
This story covers the development of the Porsche 911 RS/RSR prototype in the middle of 1972. Surprisingly, the very first...
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1963 – 1964 Porsche 901 Technical Specifications Built At Germany Body Stylist Ferdinand Engine Flat-6 Position Rear, Longitudinal Aspiration Natural...
In 1963 Porsche introduced their seminal 901 at the 911 at the Frankfurt Motor Show which would be renamed 911 for the 1964 model year. The new car was sold alongside the 356C as an alternative with more power and room for a rear seat. At the 1963 Frankfurt show the public saw Porsches new direction. Compared to the 356 it had a longer wheelbase, a more compact suspension setup and much more power from the flat-6 engine.
1963 – 1964 Porsche 901 Pictures & Gallery...
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Porsche 911 (Classic) Technical Specifications & Model Comparison (European Variants) Comparison: European specs 911 2.2 Comparison: European specs 911 2.4...
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Porsche 911 (F-Body) Production & Chassis Numbers (1964 – 1969) ...
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Porsche Option Codes – Porsche 911 (1973 Model Year) Looking to decode your 1973 Porsche 911 option codes? Want to...
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The first generation of the Porsche 911 begins in late 1964 and goes through 1968. The "base" model was an instant hit. During this period, Porsche would make continuous improvements and tweaks to the body, to its short wheelbase (SWB) chassis, and to its 2.0 liter flat six engine. Model year 1968 would be the last for the early 911, a transition that would begin with the introduction of the higher output 911S in 1967, followed by the 911L and a new entry level 911T in 1968, and finally, the 911E in 1969. The base 911 was available as both a Coupe and Targa (starting in '67).
Southern California Porsche dealer Johnny von Neumann knew what his customers wanted, and a Targa top Targa 911 wasn’t it. With Porsche’s approval, he hired designer Nuccio Bertone to create a one-off 1966 Porsche 911 Spyder, in hopes of launching low-volume production. Just one example was constructed. The engine incorporated a vertically-mounted cooling fan, a 9.1:1 compression ratio and two triple-choke 40PI Solex carburettors. Peak output was 130bhp at 6100rpm and 174lb-ft at 4200rpm. Transmission was via a Type 901 five-speed gearbox and single-plate clutch.
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Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Engine: 2,687 cc, air-cooled horizontally flat six Production dates:...
The 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Lightweight is a true legend in the world of sports cars, representing the...
Of all the 1580 Carrera RS 2.7s, only 200 were made were ordered with this lightweight ‘Sports’ trim which made the car more responsive and purposeful. In many ways these few cars were the ultimate road-going Porsche of the 1970s. Known as the Sports, Lightweight or even the M471 option code, these cars had improved the power-to-weight ratio. Reports of 75kg were stripped from the standard model by fitting lightweight body panels and lightweight glass.
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Lightweight Pictures & Gallery...
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Lightweight Technical Specifications Built At Stuttgart, Germany Production 200 Engine Air-Cooled Flat 6 w/Dry...
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Revealed at the 1972 Paris Auto Show, the Carrera 2.7 RS was a special model used to homologate the 911 in Group 4 racing. Developed from the 911S, the 2.7 was more potent in almost every area. Compared to the standard Carrera, the 2.7 RS featured a larger engine, wider flares to accommodate the Fuchs alloy wheels, stiffened suspension, larger brakes and a ducktail rear spoiler. The Touring outsold the Lightweight, with a total of 1380 units built (the Lightweight had only 200 units).
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring Pictures & Gallery ...
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring Technical Specifications Built At Stuttgart, Germany Price $ $25,000 Engine 911/83 Flat-6 Position...
Introduced in 1973, the RSR was a factory-built racing car based on the 911 chassis. The Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 2.8 was the first 911 to ever wear the RSR badge. Homologated for racing by the iconic 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS, the RSR’s racing career got off to the perfect start thanks to Brumos Racing’s overall triumph in the 1973 24 Hours of Daytona, while a factory car won the latest ever Targa Florio road race. For the privateer in the mid-1970s who wanted to go sports car racing this was the chosen weapon.
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 2.8 Pictures & Gallery...
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 2.8 Technical Specifications Built At Stuttgart, Germany Price $ $22,500 Engine Flat 6 Valve Train...
1965 – 1968 Porsche 911 Pictures & Gallery...
1965 – 1968 Porsche 911 Technical Specifications Production Years 1964 – 1968 Built At Germany Body Stylist Ferdinand Price $...
The Porsche 911 E was designed to fall nicely between the 911 T touring model and the top of range high-performance 911S. The Porsche 911 T would continue for its second year in Europe, and newly introduced into the United States market, as the entry level offering for the 911, sitting below the 1969 911E and the 1969 911S. The 1969 911E was powered by engine Type 901/09 (Type 901/11 with Sportomatic) featuring mechanical fuel injection (MFI). The 2.0 L Aircooled Flat 6 was good for 140 bhp at 6500 rpm.
The Porsche 911E continued as the midrange 911 for the 1970 and 1971 model years, fitting between the contemporaneous 2.2L 911T and the 2.2L 911S. It produced 155 bhp and featured all the upgrades that came with C-Series production including longer wheelbase, Fuchs alloy wheels. Both the E and S model 911 had an aluminium engine-lid and aluminium bumpers. The 911 E 2.2 was once again available as either a Coupe or Targa body. For model year 1972, the 2.2L 911E was replaced by the 2.4L 911E.
1970 – 1971 Porsche 911 E 2.2 Coupe (LWB) Pictures & Gallery ...
1970 – 1971 Porsche 911 E 2.2 Targa (LWB) Pictures & Gallery ...
The Porsche 911E continued as the midrange 911 model for 1972 and 1973, fitting between the contemporaneous 2.4L 911T and the 2.4L 911S. As with the T and S variants, Porsche would upgrade the 911E to a new, larger 2,341 cc (2.3 L) engine, commonly known as the "2.4 L" engines. The 911E version, designated 911/52 was rated at 165 hp (it was designated 911/62 with Sportomatic). With the power and torque increase, the 2.4-liter cars also got the newer and stronger transmission.
1972 – 1973 Porsche 911 E 2.4 Coupe (LWB) Pictures & Gallery ...
1972 – 1973 Porsche 911 E 2.4 Targa (LWB) Pictures & Gallery...
1969 Porsche 911 E Coupe 2.0 (LWB) Pictures & Gallery...
1969 Porsche 911 E Coupe 2.0 (LWB) Technical Specifications Engine Type Flat 6 Induction Normally-aspirated Cooling Air/oil-cooled Valvetrain Single overhead...
1970 – 1971 Porsche 911 E Coupe 2.2 (LWB) Technical Specifications Induction Normally-aspirated Cooling Air/oil-cooled Valvetrain Single overhead camshaft Injection...
1972 – 1973 Porsche 911 E Coupe 2.4 (LWB) Technical Specifications Induction Normally-aspirated Cooling Air/oil-cooled Valvetrain Single overhead camshaft Injection...
1969 Porsche 911 E Targa 2.0 (LWB) Pictures & Gallery ...
1969 Porsche 911 E Targa 2.0 (LWB) Technical Specifications Engine Type Flat 6 Induction Normally-aspirated Cooling Air/oil-cooled Valvetrain Single overhead...
1970 – 1971 Porsche 911 E Targa 2.2 (LWB) Technical Specifications Induction Normally-aspirated Cooling Air/oil-cooled Valvetrain Single overhead camshaft Injection...
1972 – 1973 Porsche 911 E Targa 2.4 (LWB) Technical Specifications Induction Normally-aspirated Cooling Air/oil-cooled Valvetrain Single overhead camshaft Injection...
Porsche 911 (Early Years & G-Series) Engine Codes By the time the G-Series was release, the standard engine was now...
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In 1967 the A-Series Porsche production line was divided into the entry-level 911T, the standard 911 L for Lux and the sporting 911S. The 911L was effectively the 911 2.0 from previous years with only very minor updates such as new door handles, a brushed aluminum dashboard, a black steering wheel and other very minor details. In Europe, where it was considered the midrange model it featured engine Type 901/06 (Type 901/07 with Sportomatic) rated at 130 hp. In North America, the 911L was the highest level offering.
1968 Porsche 911 L Coupe 2.0 (SWB) Pictures & Gallery...
1968 Porsche 911 L Coupe 2.0 (SWB) Technical Specifications Type Series Production Car Model Years 1968 Built At Germany Body...
1968 Porsche 911 L Targa 2.0 (SWB) Pictures & Gallery ...
1968 Porsche 911 L Targa 2.0 (SWB) Technical Specifications Type Series Production Car Model Years 1968 Built At Germany Body...
Based on the 911S, the 911 R was produced by Porsche to compete in the FIA’s GT 2.0 category. To make it competitive, the 911R was powered by a flat-six engine, Type 901/22 from the Porsche 906, capable of 210 hp. It went on a diet too, with weight savings coming from everywhere, getting the 911 R down to just 1,800 pounds dry. Four prototypes were constructed after which Porsche had coachbuilder Karl Baur build another 20 customer cars. In the end, because of the modifications to the 911R, the FIA refused to homologate the car.
1967 Porsche 911 R Technical Specifications Type Racing Car Built At Germany Production 20 Engine Type 901/22 Flat-6 Position Rear...
1967 Porsche 911 R Pictures & Gallery...
In 1966 the beefier 160hp 911S was introduced as the first variation of the 911. The "S" which stood for "Super" boasted performance upgrades and modifications that included larger valves, a higher compression ratio, better porting and larger carburetor jets. Along with the mechanical tweaks, the 911S also received chassis upgrades in the form of a rear anti-roll bar, Koni shocks, distinctive 5-spoke Fuchs alloy wheels and ventilated disc brakes on all four corners to replace the solid discs.
1967 – 1969 Porsche 911 S Coupe 2.0 (SWB & LWB) Pictures & Gallery...
1967 – 1969 Porsche 911 S Targa 2.0 (SWB & LWB) Pictures & Gallery...
Along with all the C-series improvements to the 911 line, the 1970 Porsche 911 S was upgraded to include a 180 bhp version flat-6. This further improved the performance credentials of the model which already had Fuchs light alloy wheels and bigger brakes. Specific to the S model's engine was a re-profiled camshaft, larger valves, better porting, higher compression and larger jets for the Weber carburetors. This resulted in 30 more horsepower for a total 180 horsepower.
1970 – 1971 Porsche 911 S 2.2 Coupe (LWB) Pictures & Gallery...
1970 – 1971 Porsche 911 S 2.2 Targa (LWB) Pictures & Gallery...
The final early 911S befitted from Porsche's 2.4-liter engine the the long-wheel-base body. As such it is one of the final classic 911s before the 2.7 came out in 1973. Visually, the 2.4 range received a new chin on the front valence that was standard on the 911S and optional for the rest of the range. The S model had slight larger 6Jx15 Fuchs alloy wheels over the other models. The final early 911S benefitted from Porsche's 2.4-liter engine the the long-wheel-base body
1972 – 1973 Porsche 911 S 2.4 Coupe (LWB) Pictures & Gallery...
1972 – 1973 Porsche 911 S 2.4 Targa (LWB) Pictures & Gallery...
1967 – 1968 Porsche 911 S Coupe 2.0 (SWB) Technical Specifications Engine Type Flat 6 Induction Normally-aspirated Cooling Air/oil-cooled Valvetrain...
1969 Porsche 911 S Coupe 2.0 (LWB) Technical Specifications Induction Normally-aspirated Cooling Air/oil-cooled Valvetrain Single overhead camshaft Injection Port injection...
1970 – 1971 Porsche 911 E Coupe 2.2 (LWB) Technical Specifications Induction Normally-aspirated Cooling Air/oil-cooled Valvetrain Single overhead camshaft Injection...
1972 – 1973 Porsche 911 S Coupe 2.4 (LWB) Technical Specifications Induction Normally-aspirated Cooling Air/oil-cooled Valvetrain Single overhead camshaft Injection...
1967 – 1968 Porsche 911 S Targa 2.0 (SWB) Technical Specifications Engine Type Flat 6 Induction Normally-aspirated Cooling Air/oil-cooled Valvetrain...