Is the Porsche 911 still in the wrong place?

Is the Porsche 911 still in the wrong place?

Take the 911: Its engine is still in the wrong place and a Porschephile from the ’70s, transported directly to 2013, could still recognize today’s model as a neunelf at a single glance.

When did the Porsche 911 Turbo come out?

From the Archive: Porsche’s new 911 Turbo reignites an old grudge match with the Chevy Corvette. From the April 1991 issue of Car and Driver. This is a territorial dispute, a grudge match between two longtime enemies determined to dominate one another—and determined to gain control of the turf they have fought over for years.

Which is better Porsche 991 or 997 GT2?

The technology is still used by Porsche on the 991. Twice, in fact. After the 997 GT2 powered on to a confirmed 204mph in 2007, the GT2 RS beat it by 1mph three years later. No other factory 911 has passed the double-ton mark before or since.

What are the different types of Porsche 911?

The range is split into three main models – Carrera, Carrera S and Carrera 4S – each available in coupe or convertible Cabriolet form. There’s also the extreme Turbo S and Turbo S Cabriolet, if you need even more power.

What kind of engine does a 1991 Porsche 911 have?

1991 Porsche Carrera 4 911 / 964, 3.6L Flat 6 cylinder engine with a 5 speed manual transmission and all wheel drive. This car is very clean and sports a sunroof and offers cold air conditioning a… More Info ›

Is the Porsche 964 Carrera 2 a classic?

1991 Porsche 964 Carrera 2 CoupeHere is a 1991 Porsche 964 Carrera 2 Coupe that is available in its factory color code #700 black with a black interior. The vehicle comes equipped with a 5-speed G5…

Where was the 1991 Porsche Carrera 4 built?

This 1991 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 is a Safari-style wide-body custom built by Kelly-Moss Road and Race of Fitchburg, Wisconsin. The car is finished in Alpine White with gray graphics over an RS-inspi… More Info ›

Which is the most powerful corvette or 911?

This perennial contest has resulted in the two cars you see here, the most powerful versions of the Corvette and 911 ever sold in America. There is scant dissent that the ZR-1 is the most stupefying Corvette ever produced.