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Dec 29, 2017 · The Porsche 911 was originally called the 901, but Porsche changed the name after a complaint from Peugeot.
Dec 28, 2017 · In a brief, new video, Porsche explains how the 911 got its name after Peugeot's complaint over the original 901 moniker. It was a simple solution.
- christopher.bruce@motor1.com
- Classics
- Daily News Writer
- Porsche 911
The Porsche 911 debuted in 1963, initially as the 901, before changing its name to the one used today. Its trademark Fuchs wheels first appeared in 1965 on a 911 Targa Who designed the Porsche 911? The first ever Porsche 911 was designed by F.A. Porsche – son of the founder of the company, Ferry Porsche – and his team.
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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
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- Porsche
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
Instead of selling the new model with a different name in France, Porsche changed the name to 911. Internally, the cars' part numbers carried on the prefix 901 for years. Production began in September 1964, with the first 911s exported to the US in February 1965.
Dec 29, 2017 · Back in 1963, Porsche's new sports car should have been named the '901'. Porsche even already had all the numbers painted in gold, ready to be put on the dashboard and on the back of the car. But something happened and they had to change the car's name at the last moment.
