When was Porsche 911 introduced?
1964
As the successor to the Porsche 356, the 911 won the hearts of sports car enthusiasts from the outset. The prototype was first unveiled at the Frankfurt IAA Motor Show in 1963 as the 901, and was renamed the 911 for its market launch in 1964.
When did the first Porsche 911 come out?
The Porsche 911 was developed as a more powerful, larger and a more comfortable replacement for the 356, the company’s first model. The new car made its public debut at the 1963 Frankfurt Motor Show ( German: Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung ).
Is there a problem with my Porsche 911?
At one time or another, everyone will have problems starting their 911. It’s almost inevitable with older cars of any make, and Porsches certainly are not exempt. What do you do when the car won’t crank? There are a few steps and procedures that you can follow to track down the problem.
How to troubleshoot a Porsche 911 starter system?
To accurately assess the condition of the ground strap, you need to crawl underneath the car after it’s been jacked up, and take a look at the bottom of the transmission. If the strap is corroded or damaged, it might be best to install a new one. Make sure that you clean both ends of the strap and the areas that it mounts to on the chassis.
When did Porsche 911 Carrera RSR win 24 Hours of Le Mans?
In the mid-1970s, the naturally aspirated 911 Carrera RSR won world championship races including Targa Florio and the 24 Hours of Daytona. The 911-derived 935 turbo also won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1979.
How to troubleshoot a Porsche 911 Carrera engine?
Here’s a few useful 84-89 carrera tidbits that others sent me while going through my recent diagnosis. 1. Remove a spark plug wire and insert a test plug into the wire, place it next to the engine, have someone crank the engine and look for a spark (or remove one of the plugs and do the same).
What causes a Porsche 911 starter to fail?
The electrical portion of the ignition switch is another source of trouble. This small part often wears out and fails after many years. Some symptoms of this problem is an ignition switch that requires a lot of force to start the car. Another symptom is headlamps that flicker on and off when you wiggle the key.
Where is the transmission located on a Porsche 911?
The engine and transmission are mounted to the chassis using rubber mounts. While great for the suspension, the rubber mounts make lousy electrical conductors. To compensate for this, there is a transmission ground strap that electrically connects the transmission and engine assembly to the chassis.
Are there any projects for a Porsche 911?
This article is one in a series that have been released in conjunction with Wayne’s book, 101 Projects for Your Porsche 911. The book contains 240 pages of full color projects detailing everything from performance mods to changing your brake pads.