Porsche Archives - Classic Cars

Nov82012 by OrenNo Comments

1966-1967 Porsche 911S

911

The 901 Series had ample scope for development, though perhaps only the Porsche organization could see it. The first major advance came in late 1966, and it was an exciting one: the hot 911S -- "S" for Super. With this, Porsche returned to its old three-tier lineup of Norma, Super, and Carrera, respectively represented by the 912, standard 911, and the new S. (more…)

Nov172009 by OrenNo Comments

1965 Porsche 911 Road Test

911

As with every 356 evolution, the Porsche 911 garnered mixed initial reactions from confirmed Porschephiles, though most soon grew to accept it and, inevitably, respect it. (more…)

Nov82009 by OrenNo Comments

1974 Porsche 911 Carrera RS

911

The Porsche Carrera RS 3.0 was an amazing performer by mid-1970s standards, and it's not too shabby even now. Journalist/race driver Paul Frere tested one for Road & Track and recorded a 124-mph average over 78 miles of fast Italian autostrada. (more…)

Jul252009 by OrenNo Comments

Porsche 356 History

Porsche 356

The Porsche 356, introduced in 1950, put this renowned German automaker on the sports-car map. But even though the 356 was the first Porsche sports car, it was far from the first sporting Porsche. (more…)

Oct112007 by OrenNo Comments

Porsche 944 photos

Porsche 944

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Oct112007 by OrenNo Comments

Porsche 944

The Porsche 944 was a high performance sports car produced by German auto manufacturer Porsche. It was introduced in 1982 to replace the Porsche 924 as their entry level model, although the 924 continued until 1988 as an even lower-priced alternative. Production ended in 1991 when it was replaced by the Porsche 968. The 944 was a huge success for Porsche throughout the 1980s, and was available in several forms throughout its evolution: 944, 944S, 944 Turbo, 944S2, and the 944 Turbo S. (more…)

Sep82007 by OrenNo Comments

Porsche 550

The Porsche 550 was a sports car automobile produced by Porsche during the 1950s. (more…)

Aug302007 by OrenNo Comments

Porsche 912 Targa

Porsche 912

Porsche constructed a total of 2562 912 Targas, less than 8 percent of all 912s. While Porsche was discontinuing the 356 cabriolet model in 1965, a Targa® prototype was shown at the 1965 Frankfurt Motor Show. Porsche's Targa assembly line started in December 1966, producing the first ten 911 Targas, and at least three 912 Targas. 912 Targas cost more than the coupes, but provided 'air conditioning' without reducing engine performance. (more…)

Aug292007 by OrenNo Comments

Porsche 356

The Porsche 356 was a sports car produced from 1948 through 1965. It was Porsche's first production automobile. (more…)

Jan92007 by OrenNo Comments

Porsche 912

The Porsche 912 was a sports car manufactured by Porsche GmbH of Germany between 1965 and 1969 as their entry-level model. (more…)