Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Premium Coupe
Production years: 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973
The iconic Porsche 911 was born in 1964 and it became one of the most iconic sports cars in the world. Its shape was kept over the years, with its sloped rear engine bay.
The design was an evolution of the Porsche 356 model. The new headlights, higher greenhouse, and the same slope in the back were the main characteristics that defined the classic Porsche shape. Its design was created by Ferdinand "Butzi" Porsche, son of the Ferdinand "Ferry" Porsche. The latter was the creator of the 1936 VW Beetle. That is why the concept of the air-cooled engine in the back was adopted on the first Porsche, the 356, and it was kept on the 911.
The Porsche 356 was a commercial success for the young German company. But there was a need for modernization and, in 1964, the 911 was launched. It kept the same principles of the 356 with a flat-four, air-cooled engine. That led to a different engine lid in the back, with big vents on top of it.
Inside the car, there was a simple flat layout for the instrument cluster. The five-dials concept was kept over the time Another particularity of the Porsche 911 was the starter key on the outside, closer to the window, while most of the other vehicles had it on the inside. Even for that time, the Porsche offered luxurious interior, with leather seats and wood panels. Also, on the dashboard, a stereo was installed.
The simple layout for the engine included a four-wheel independent suspension, which was a great advantage while cornering. The car had more weight on the rear wheels and provided better traction.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT (140 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | B6 |
Displacement: | 1991 cm3 |
Power: | 96 KW @ 6100 RPM 130 HP @ 6100 RPM 129 BHP @ 6100 RPM |
Torque: | 129 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM 175 Nm @ 4200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetors |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 131 mph (211 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/70 VR15 (front) - 215/60 VR15 (rear) |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 163.9 in (4163 mm) |
Width: | 63.4 in (1610 mm) |
Height: | 52 in (1321 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 53.8/52.8 in (1,367/1,341 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 87 in (2210 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 0.6 in (15 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.38 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2381 lbs (1080 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3329 lbs (1510 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L E 5MT (140 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | B6 |
Displacement: | 1991 cm3 |
Power: | 103 KW @ 6500 RPM 140 HP @ 6500 RPM 138 BHP @ 6500 RPM |
Torque: | 130 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 176 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Mechanical Fuel Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165-15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 163.9 in (4163 mm) |
Width: | 63.4 in (1610 mm) |
Height: | 52 in (1321 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.1/53.3 in (1,374/1,354 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 87 in (2210 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.5 in (165 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.38 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2249 lbs (1020 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L S 5MT (160 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | B6 |
Displacement: | 1991 cm3 |
Power: | 118 KW @ 6600 RPM 160 HP @ 6600 RPM 158 BHP @ 6600 RPM |
Torque: | 133 lb-ft @ 5200 RPM 180 Nm @ 5200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetors |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 136 mph (219 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165-15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 163.9 in (4163 mm) |
Width: | 63.4 in (1610 mm) |
Height: | 52 in (1321 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 53.8/52.8 in (1,367/1,341 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 87 in (2210 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.38 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2341 lbs (1062 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.2L E 5MT (155 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | B6 |
Displacement: | 2195 cm3 |
Power: | 114 KW @ 6200 RPM 155 HP @ 6200 RPM 153 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
Torque: | 142 lb-ft @ 4700 RPM 192 Nm @ 4700 RPM |
Fuel System: | Mechanical Fuel Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165-15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 163.9 in (4163 mm) |
Width: | 63.5 in (1613 mm) |
Height: | 52 in (1321 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 53.5/53 in (1,359/1,346 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 89.3 in (2268 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.38 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2249 lbs (1020 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L S 5MT (190 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | B6 |
Displacement: | 2341 cm3 |
Power: | 140 KW @ 6500 RPM 190 HP @ 6500 RPM 188 BHP @ 6500 RPM |
Torque: | 160 lb-ft @ 5200 RPM 217 Nm @ 5200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Mechanical Fuel Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 144 mph (232 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 163.9 in (4163 mm) |
Width: | 63.5 in (1613 mm) |
Height: | 52 in (1321 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54/53.3 in (1,372/1,354 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 89.3 in (2268 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.38 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2374 lbs (1077 kg) |