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Dec 29, 2017 · Porsche had already ordered a mess of metal 9s, 0s, and 1s for the cars’ badges, and didn’t want them to go to waste. So it changed “901” to “911,” and the rest is history. As for how ...
Dec 28, 2017 · In a short and sweet informational video, the German automaker outlined the history behind the legendary "911" badge. As the video enumerates, production was winding down on the 356, making room ...
- Conner Golden
- 1 min
- Porsche
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Other great Porsche 911 racecars in history include the 1974 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR Turbo 2.1, the first turbocharged Porsche 911 and the first turbo-powered race car at Le Mans. Entered by Porsche as its works team car in the 1974 FIA World Championship, it grabbed a memorable second place at the 24 Hours of Le Mans that year, piloted by ...
Dec 28, 2017 · In a short and sweet informational video, the German automaker outlined the history behind the legendary "911" badge. As the video enumerates, production was winding down on the 356, making room ...
- Conner Golden
- 16 min
- Porsche
Jul 24, 2020 · It involves Volkswagen , the French and even Dr. Ferdinand Porsche himself. For all the juicy details on the Porsche 911, watch the video above. 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet: Better with a ...
- Former Reviews Editor
Cayman The Cayman boasts a name with real bite – its snappy title derives from the crocodile-like South American caiman. Powerful yet agile, when it launched in 2006 it joined the Boxster and 911 as another stand-out sportscar in the Porsche range. It now sits with the former of those two models under the 718 umbrella.
Despite how brief the now-famous Carrera Panamericana was, it’s safe to say that Porsche owes a lot to its history. It’s where the Panamera acquired its name, in addition to the Carrera moniker that we currently identify with the 911. The race, which was run in its original form between 1950 and 1954, focused on endurance, speed, and ...