The Porsche Sports Car

Porsche 911 RSR GTLM This gem of a Team Falken Tyre racer was spotted during the 2015 TUDOR SportsCar Championship at Daytona. What beautiful colour co-ordination

Follow Me on Facebook

from Classic to Modern

Street Racer

Porsche 997 Techart GT Street R This 997 was tuned by world famous Techart Wild beauty - see video: http://tinyurl.com/p4xpw6d

Porsche On The Track

Porsche 962 This 1984-91 racer secured an overall win at the 1987 Le Mans 24 when fitted with an improved 3 litre engine. This dramatic image was taken at the 2015 Historic Sports Car Racing Classic 24 held at Daytona. Nice!

Porsche 911 RSR This 2006 racer used a 485 bhp, 3.8 litre flat 6 with a 190+ mph top with 0-60 in 4.2 secs. Seen here at the 2014 annual Mobil 1 twelve hour at the Sebring International Raceway

1985 Porsche 962's Here they are entering the second horseshoe during the 2014 Daytona Classic 24 Hour Historic Sportscar Endurance Race. Great shot

Porsche 911 IROC This racer won at Daytona in 1974. The IROC, the International Race of Champions in which twelve of the top drivers in the world competed, set up in 1973, was a series of four races held in America. Seen here at the 2014 HSR Sebring Historics Race

1970 Porsche 911 This dazzling spectacle was driven by Daniel McChesney in Group 2 of the 2015 Jefferson 500

1970 Porsche 914-6 Seen here hot on the tail of No 37 during the Porsche Feature race at the 2015 Jefferson 500

Porsche 914-6 This stylish 2 litre/140 mph 1969-76 racer was driven by Thomas Beil during the Porsche Feature race during the 2015 Jefferson 500

2013 Porsche 911 RSR This striking shot was taken during the TUDOR United SportsCar Championship Series at Daytona in 2015

1974 Porsche 911 Carrera This smart racer was seen during the Porsche Feature Race at the 2015 Jefferson 500

2014 Porsche 919 Hybrid Shown pursued by a Toyota TS040 Hybrid as seen in the 2015 24 Hours at Le Mans

Porsche 962 This impressive 1984 racer was seen at the 2013 Silverstone Classic

1959 Porsche 356 No 32 was driven by Chuck Pitt during the Porsche Feature Race as part of the 2015 Jefferson 500 in West Virginia

1976 Porsche 935 This was a derivative of the Porsche Carrera RSR that was placed second in the 1974 Le Mans 24 Hr Race. It went on to win the 1979 Le Mans outright

1982 Porsche 911 SC This tasty motor was seen on a track day at Crystal Palace in May 2015

2011 Porsche 911 RSR GTLM This great image was taken at Rolex 24 Hour Race at Daytona in 2015

1972 Porsche 914/6 This 1970-72, 2-litre was seen in a Group 2 Race as part of the 2014 Jefferson 500

2015 Porsche 911 GT3R Seen at the Firestone Grand Prix in St. Petersburg 2015. The Porsche was hotly pursued by a Bentley Continental GT3

1969 Porsche 911 Wow!...psychedelic...a smart action shot

1985 Porsche 956 Its greatest achievement was winning the Le Mans 24 Hour race each year from 1982 to 1985

Porsche 962C 780 bhp/211 mph racer that won 1986 and 1994 Le Mans 24 Hour race

Porsche 919 Hybrid Made its track debut at Silverstone in 2014

The Early Porsche

Creating a sports car from the Volkswagen Beetle was Ferdinand Porsche's dream, but he would have to wait until after WW2 to fulfil his goal.

Porsche 718 Racer

The Porsche 356

In 1949, the 356 was the first Porsche sports car, and was debuted at the Geneva Motor Show where it created immediate interest.

Owners of the 356 were keen to race the car as well as drive it on the streets. As a result, orders reached some 10,000 units by 1964. When production of the Porsche 356 ended in 1965, 76,313 cars had been built.

356 Technical Data
Production: 1948-1949 1949-1955
Output: 47 7,627
Engine: cc 1086 1086
Top Speed: mph 88 87
Time to 60 mph: secs 19.0 17.0

1955 Porsche 356 Speedster Replica This was a really stunning example that stood out from the crowd. Gorgeous

Porsche 356 This sexy black classic was seen during the 2015 London to Brighton Classic Car Run

Replica Porsche 356 Speedster

Porsche 356 in London - Brighton Rally

1957 Porsche 356A 1500 GS Carrera GT

1963 Porsche 356

Porsche 356 Speedster Image

Porsche 356 Speedster Image

Porsche 356SC Image

1958 Porsche 356 Image

Porsche 356SC Image

1962 Porsche 356B Carrera GT2

Full Screen

The Porsche 550

Porsche 550 Spyder Replica The original 1953-56 model was immortalised by James Dean who referred to it as his "Little Bastard". Gorgeous

The 1964-1967 Porsche

In 1964, the 911 Porsche sports car made it debut. It was a 2+2, with an air cooled, rear mounted, 2 litre, 6-cylinder, engine that developed 130 bhp and was linked to a four or five speed gearbox.

In 1966, the more powerful Porsche 911S was launched with the power increased to 160 bhp, and fitted with Fuchs alloy wheels. In 1967, the 911T was introduced which developed 108 bhp replaced the earlier 912 model.

In 1969, fuel injection was added to the 911S and the 911E, which now became the new middle of the range model. Porsche cars performance:

Technical Data 911 911S 911E
Production 1964-1967 1967-1969 1969
Output 10,723 5,056 2,826
Engine: cc 1991 1991 1991
Cylinder, bhp 6, 130 6, 160 6, 140
Top Speed: mph 130 137 134
Time to 60 mph: secs 8.3 8.0 8.4

1964 Porsche 901 Image

1965 Porsche 911 Image

1967 Porsche 912 Image

1967 Porsche 911T Image

1965 Porsche 912

1967 Porsche 911

Full Screen

The 1968-1969 Porsche

1968 Porsche 912 Image

1969 Porsche 911E Image

The 1970-1971 Porsche

In 1970, the engine capacity of all 911's was increased to 2195 cc. Although the 911S developed more power, the 911E outperformed it in terms of acceleration from 0-100 mph. Porsche cars performance:

Technical Data 911E 911S
Production 1970-1971 1970-1971
Output 4,927 4,691
Engine: cc 2195 2195
Cylinder, bhp 6, 155 6, 180
Top Speed: mph 137 138
Time to 60 mph: secs 7.6 7.0

1971 Porsche 911S Image

Full Screen

The 1972 Porsche

In 1972, all models received a larger 2341 cc engine. This was known as the "2.4L" engine. The 911S sports car was now the top of the range. Both the "S" and "E" variants were fitted with Bosch fuel injection, whilst it was fitted on the "T" a year later. Porsche cars performance:

Technical Data 911E 911S
Production 1972-1973 1972-1973
Output 4,406 5,094
Engine: cc 2341 2341
Cylinder, bhp 6, 165 6, 190
Top Speed: mph 138 144
Time to 60 mph: secs 7.9 6.6

1972 Porsche 911T Image

1972 Porsche Carrera

Full Screen

The 1973 Porsche

In 1973, the 911 Carrera 2.7 RS Porsche sports car heralded the introduction of the company into racing. It was fitted with the larger 2.7 litre engine with Bosch fuel injection, togethr with stiffened suspension, larger brakes, and that very distinctive rear spoiler. The term "Carrera" was Spanish for "race", whilst "RS" meant "racing sports".

Technical Data Carrera 2.7 RS
Production: 1973
Output: 1,590
Engine: cc 2687
Cylinder, bhp 6, 210
Top Speed: mph 152
Time to 60 mph: secs 5.8

1973 Porsche 911 2.7 Carrera RS Image

1973 Porsche 2.7RS

1973 Porsche 2.7 Carrera RS

Full Screen

The 1974 Porsche

In 1974, the 911 Carrera 3.0 RS appeared, with a Bosch fuel injected 3.0 litre engine that developed 230 bhp. The Carrera RSR 3.0 variant was targeted at works teams, and had a number of track successes.

There was even a Carrera RSR Turbo sports car which finished second in the 1974 Le Mans. Porsche cars performance:

Technical Data Carrera 3.0 RS 911S
Production 1974 1974-1977
Output 1,590 17,124
Engine: cc 2994 2687
Cylinder, bhp 6, 230 6, 235
Top Speed: mph 148 142
Time to 60 mph: secs 4.9 6.1

1974 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0 RS

Full Screen

The 1974 Porsche Turbo

In 1974, the 911 Turbo was introduced. The engine was a turbocharged 3 litre, 260 bhp unit. Known as the Type 930 sports car, it had distinctive wide wheel arches and a large rear spoiler, often referred to as a "whale tail", which increased more air to the engine so creating a greater downforce at the back of the car.

To cope with the higher power, it had uprated suspension, larger brakes, and a more robust gearbox.

Technical Data 930 Turbo 3.0
Production: 1974-1977
Output: 3,227
Engine: cc 2994
Cylinder, bhp 6, 260
Top Speed: mph 155
Time to 60 mph: secs 6.0

Porsche 930 Turbo

Full Screen

The 1976 Porsche

In 1976, the Carrera 3.0 sports car was introduced. It used the 930, 3 litre, Turbo engine with Bosch fuel injection, but without the turbocharger.

Technical Data Carrera 3.0
Production: 1976-1977
Output: 3,691
Engine: cc 2994
Cylinder, bhp 6, 200
Top Speed: mph 146
Time to 60 mph: secs 6.1

Full Screen

The 1978 Porsche

By 1978, the engine of the 930 Turbo had increased to 3.3 litres, and an inter-cooler was positioned under the rear spoiler.

Also that year, the 3 litre, 911SC sports car was introduced and was, In essence, a Carrera 3.0 with a detuned engine. It was fitted with Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection and a five speed gearbox.

In 1979, Porsche considered replacing the 911 series, but continued strong sales meant this ides was shelved. Porsche cars performance:

Technical Data 930 Turbo 3.3 911SC
Production 1978-1979 1978-1979
Output 17,425 -
Engine: cc 3299 2994
Cylinder, bhp 6, 300 6, 180
Top Speed: mph 162 141
Time to 60 mph: secs 5.1 6.5

Porsche 930 Turbo Slantnose

Full Screen

The 1980 Porsche

In 1980, the power of the 911SC was increased to 188 bhp which, by 1983, was further increased to 204 bhp in non US models. Porsche cars performance:

Technical Data 911SC 911SC
Production 1980 1981-1983
Output 57,972 (78-83)
Engine: cc 2994 2994
Cylinder, bhp 6, 188 6, 204
Top Speed: mph 141 146
Time to 60 mph: secs 7.0 5.7

1982 Porsche 911 SC Slantnose Image

Full Screen

The 1982 Porsche

In 1982, Porsche introduced the first 911 Cabriolet, the last such model being seen on the 356 in the 60's. Its success meant that a Cabriolet would be offered in the future.

Technical Data 911 Cabriolet
Production: 1982
Sales: 4,214
Engine: cc 2994
Cylinder, bhp 6, 204
Top Speed: mph 146
Time to 60 mph: secs 6.8

1982 Porsche 911 Image

Full Screen

The 1984-86 Porsche

In 1984, the 911SC was replaced by the 911 3.2 Carrera Porsche sports car. The higher compression engine developed 231 bhp in non US markets. Larger disc brakes were used, an it was now fitted with the improved L-Jetronic fuel injection.

All Carrera models were offered as a fixed head coupe, cabriolet and targa (with removable hard top) versions. This was, in effect, the last version of the original 911 series.

Also, that year, Porsche introduced the Supersport, which had a striking resemblance to the 930 Turbo, with wide wheel arches and the distinctive rear spoiler. Hence its alternative name of the "turbo look".

Technical Data 3.2 Carrera
Production: 1984-1989
Output: 76,473
Engine: cc 3164
Cylinder, bhp 6, 231
Top Speed: mph 152
Time to 60 mph: secs 5.6

1984 Porsche 911 Cabriolet Image

1986 Porsche 911 Carrera Image

1986 Porsche 911 Image

1986 Porsche 911 Carrera SSE An eye-catching pic of my favourite sports car

1986 Porsche 3.2 Carrera Cabriolet Image

The 1987 Porsche

1987 Porsche 911 Turbo SC "Flatnose" Image

1981-89 Porsche 911 Turbo 'Flatnose' Image

1987 Porsche 911 Turbo

The 1989 Porsche

In 1989, the 911 Speedster was launched, which was a low roof version of the Cabriolet. It was available as a narrow bodied version, or in the style of the Supersport and still with the 3.2 litre engine.

Also that year, the 911 Type 964 series made it debut. It was introduced as the 911 Carrera 4 Porsche sports car, with a larger 3.6 litre engine. A rear spoiler was activated at high speed, and "4" signified four wheel drive. For the first time, there was ABS and powered steering.

In 1990, the Carrera 2 was launched, with drive on the rear wheels only. Porsche cars performance:

Technical Data 911 Speedster 911 Carrera 2/4
Production 1989 1989-1993
Output - 56,363
Engine: cc 3164 3600
Cylinder, bhp 6, 231 6, 250
Top Speed: mph 152 162
Time to 60 mph: secs 6.0 5.7

1989 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet

1989 Porsche 911 Turbo

1989 Porsche 911 Carrera Image

1989 Porsche 3.2 Speedster Image

Full Screen

The 1990 Porsche

The 930 Turbo experienced unprecedented demand in the late 1980's. However, in 1990, it was replaced by the Type 964 Turbo Porsche sports car, with an updated 3.3 litre, turbocharged engine.

In 1992, the 3.3 litre 964 Turbo S was launched, with lowered suspension, and designed for performance. Porsche cars performance:

Technical Data 964 3.3 Turbo 964 3.3 Turbo S
Production 1990-1993 1992
Output 3,660 80
Engine: cc 3299 3299
Cylinder, bhp 6, 315 6, 375
Top Speed: mph 167 182
Time to 60 mph: secs 5.2 4.8

1990 Porsche Carrera 2 Targa Image

Full Screen

The 1991 Porsche

1991 Porsche 928 GT Image

The 1992 Porsche

In 1992, the 964 3.8 Carrera RS Porsche sports car was launched. It had the Turbo Style body, similar to the Supersport, a 3.8 litre engine, and a larger fixed "whale tail" rear spoiler in place of the movable one used in the Carrera 2 and 4.

Technical Data 3.8 Carrera RS
Production: 1992-1994
Output: -
Engine: cc 3746
Cylinder, bhp 6, 300
Top Speed: mph 168
Time to 60 mph: secs 4.9

Porsche 964 Carrera RS

Full Screen

The 1993 Porsche

In late 1993, the 964 Turbo Porsche sports car was fitted with the turbocharged version of the 3.6 litre engine from the Carrera 2/4, which produced a massive 360 bhp.

A year later, a limited edition 964 3.6 Turbo S appeared, available with the classic Porsche body style, or with the exclusive Slant nose option. Porsche cars performance:

Technical Data 964 3.6 Turbo 964 3.6 Turbo S
Production 1993-1994 1993-1994
Output 1,875 80
Engine: cc 3600 3600
Cylinder, bhp 6, 360 6, 381
Top Speed: mph 175 180
Time to 60 mph: secs 4.8 4.6

Porsche 968 Club Sport mage

1993 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Targa mage

Porsche 964 Turbo mage

Full Screen Full Screen

The 1994 Porsche

In 1994, the Type 993 sports car was introduced, and represented the final series of air cooled 911's which originally appeared back in 1964. The revised body styling was smoother, with a more aerodynamic front end, and a new rear. Both suspension and chassis were modified.

The engine remained at 3.6 litres, but power increaseed to 272 bhp. In 1996, it was further increased to 286 bhp. The Carrera 4 and 2 versions were available, the latter being simply called the Carrera.

A lightweight rear wheel drive 993 3.8 RS Porsche sports car was introduced, with a 3.8 litre engine that developed 300 bhp. Porsche cars performance:

Technical Data 993 Carrera 2/4 993 Carrera RS
Production 1994-1996 1995-1996
Output 34,396 1,123
Engine: cc 3600 3746
Cylinder, bhp 6, 272 6, 300
Top Speed: mph 168 172
Time to 60 mph: secs 5.3 5.0

Porsche 993 Carrera RS

Full Screen Full Screen

The 1995 Porsche

In 1995, the 993 Turbo sports car was launched. It was the first Porsche to be fitted with twin turbochargers, which produced 408 bhp from the 3.6 litre engine, and the first Turbo with four wheel drive.

In 1997, the 993 3.6 Turbo S was launched, developing 424 bhp by the addition of a boost facility. This represented the last air cooled 911 Turbo. Porsche cars performance:

Technical Data 993 3.6 Turbo 993 3.6 Turbo S
Production 1995-1997 1995-1996
Output 8,919 182
Engine: cc 3600 3600
Cylinder, bhp 6, 408 6, 424
Top Speed: mph 180 187
Time to 60 mph: secs 4.5 3.9

Porsche 993 GT2 Image

Full Screen Full Screen

Full Screen

The 1997 Porsche

1997 Porsche 911 Carrera S The last of the air-cooled era

The 1998 Porsche

In 1998, the Type 996 sports car was introduced, in which the air cooled 911 was replaced with a water cooled version. The body styling of all previous 911's was based on the original 1963 version. However, the 996 incorporated a redesigned body shell.

The 996 911 formed the basis of a whole series of variants, such as the Carrera 4, "Turbo Look" Carrera 4S, the racing orientated GT3, and the 996 Turbo.

The 996 GT3 Porsche sports car was based on the racing GT3, and was fitted with lowered suspension and the use of lightweight materials for the body. Powered by a 3.6 litre engine that developed 360 bhp, which was later increased to 381 bhp.

Porsche 996 Carrera 4S Image

Porsche 911 Carrera Art Car

Porsche 996 GT3 RS Image

Porsche GT3RS

Full Screen

The 2000 Porsche

In 2000, the 996 Turbo sports car was launched, powered by a four wheel drive 3.6 litre, twin turbo engine, which developed 420 bhp and produced a top speed of 189 mph. As an option, the X50 pack was offered which increased output to 450 bhp, and produced a 0-62 mph time of 3.9 secs.

Later, a 996 Turbo S was introduced which also developed 450 bhp.

Porsche 996 Turbo Image

2000 Porsche Boxter S Convertible

Full Screen

The 2002 Porsche

2002 Porsche 996 Carrera 2 Image

The 2003 Porsche

2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet Image

The 2005 Porsche

In 2005, the 997 Series was introduced with the 3.6 litre Carrera and Carrera S sports car, which developed 325 bhp and 355 bhp, and with 0-60 mph in 4.5 secs and 4.2 secs respectively. The body styling was based on the 996 Series.

2005 Porsche Cayman Using a 291 bhp, 3.4 litre engine, it had a 171 mph top, with 0-60 in 5.4 secs. Very nice

Porsche 911 Carrera Turbo S Police Car

The 2006 Porsche

In 2006, the four wheel drive 997 Turbo was introduced, powered by the sale 3.6 litre twin turbo engine as in the 996, but now developing 473 bhp. This produced a top speed of 193 mph, and a 0-62 mph time of 3.7 secs.

That same year, the 997 GT3 sports car was launched, with a top speed of 193 mph, and a 0-62 mph time of 4.1 secs. There was also an RS Mark 1 version with the same top speed and 0-62 mph in 4.0 secs.

2006 Porsche 997 Turbo Image

Porsche 997 GT3 RS Image

997 GT3 RS Image

The 2007 Porsche

In 2007, the rear wheel drive 997 GT2 Porsche sports car was introduced, powered by the 3.6 litre, twin turbo engine that developed 523 bhp at 6500 rpm, and 505 ft/lbs of torque at 2200-4500 rpm. It had a a top speed of 204 mph, with 0-60 mph in 3.6 secs, and 0-100 mph in only 7.4 secs.

Porsche 997 GT2 Image

The 2008 Porsche

2008 Porsche 911 GT2 Targa Image

The 2010 Porsche

In 2009, the 997 Turbo underwent some restyling and was fitted with the new 3.8 litre engine with modified twin turbos. This developed 493 bhp, and produced a top speed of 194 mph, and a 0-62 mph time of 3.4 secs.

In 2010, the 997 Turbo S was introduced, powered by the 3.8 litre engine with redesigned twin turbos. This developed 523 bhp, and produced a top speed of 196 mph, and 0-60 mph in 2.7 secs.

Also in 2010, the 997 GT2 RS sports car was launched, and the 3.6 litre unit developed 612 bhp and 516 ft/lbs of torque. This produced a top speed of 205 mph, and 0-62 mph in 3.4 secs.

Porsche 997 GT2 RS Image

Porsche 997 GT2 RS Image

997 GT2 RS

Porsche 997 GT2 RS Image

2010 Porsche Cayman

The 2011 Porsche

The 2010 997 GT3 RS Mark 2 model was fitted with a 3.8 litre, flat 6 engine that developed 444 bhp and was succeeded, a year later, by the final development of the 997 Series in which the new 4.0 litre engine developed 493 bhp and produced a top speed of 193 mph and 0-62 mph in 3.9 secs.