Introduced at the 1963 Frankfurt Auto Show, the Porsche 911 would go on to become the brand’s most important model, anchoring production in Zuffenhausen for more than five decades while undergoing continuous evolution. Though conceptually similar to the 356, the 911 was an all-new machine, featuring a steel platform chassis with torsion-bar suspension, MacPherson struts up front, rear trailing arms, and an air-cooled flat-six paired with a five-speed gearbox derived from the 904.
Like the final 356C, it employed disc brakes at all four corners. Larger, more refined, and faster in every measurable way, the 911 proved a worthy successor to the 356 and steadily developed into the icon it remains today.
In a video from Robbert Alblas on YouTube, professional driver Oliver Webb showcases the proper technique for hustling an early Porsche 911 around a soaking-wet Spa-Francorchamps, highlighting both the car’s balance and its demands at the limit.
The car in question is an early short-wheelbase 911, powered by the original 2.0-liter flat-six favored by historic rally competitors. Built only between 1963 and 1966, it represents the 911 in its earliest, lightest, and purest form.
