PORSCHE 911 Targa (901) 1967-1973 Photos, engines & full specs

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 911 was introduced as a concept car at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1963, as a successor for the 356 model. The production version came in the next year, as a 1965 model. In the beginning, it was offered only as a coupe. In 1967 the open-top version, named Targa, was introduced.

From the front, it looked like a regular 911 up to the A-pillars with its “frog-eyes” and the flat and low trunk lid. The car featured chromed bumpers with rubber strips and chromed horn grille under the headlights. The Porsche logo on the hood was golden. A chromed roll-bar was installed as a B-pillar. From there on, a big rear plastic foldable windscreen, which could have been removed and stored in the trunk.

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 closer to the window, while most of the other vehicles had it closer to the center of the car. Even for that time, the Porsche offered luxurious interior, with leather seats and wood panels. Also, on the dashboard, a Blaupunkt radio 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.