It is impossible to summarize the history of a model like the 911 porch in just a few lines. It is the quintessence of sportsmanship. The sports car par excellence, and an incomparable technical work. With him Ferdinand Porsche showed the world that you can have the best of several worlds. An aesthetically attractive and aggressive car for day to day and a purebred sports car for weekends. The whole car.
The history of the 911 starts in Germany at the end of the 50s. Based on the Porsche 356, in 1963 the Frankfurt Motor Show was visited by a model that would lay the foundations for the brand. That first Porsche 911 is today a highly valued jewel by collectors, and one of the most replicated models on the market. Some versions can exceed one million euros.
If we go further in time, we reach its last generation, the eighth, which receives the code 992. Through these eight editions you can see the evolution of the car. Each new model more powerful and dynamic than the previous one, but without losing an iota of essence or sportiness. The technique at the service of driving. Over the years, versions and bodies have also emerged. Three units are currently on offer: 911 Coupé, 911 Cabriolet and 911 Targa, in addition to the special 911 GT3 and GT3 RS.
Technical characteristics of the Porsche 911
The Porsche 911 is synonymous with technique and precision. The classic German sports car has been improving its capabilities with each new generation. The latest, the 992 edition, uses modern systems to take the experience to the limit. all of it stands on a heavily revised and overhauled platform from the outgoing generation. All the bodies rest on it, although some editions show more particular configurations.
It is undeniable that the passage of time has made the German sports car gain weight and volume. Far from those first small and light units, the new generations are considerably larger. Outwardly they reach a length between 4,52 and 4,57 meters, up to 1,85 meters wide and just 1,28 meters high. To these dimensions must be added a wheelbase of 2,45 meters, which allows it to offer space for two or four passengers.
The most extreme versions of the Porsche 911 eliminate the rear seats to make room for a competition cage. However, the most conventional units allow a 2+2 configuration, although the rear seats are practically limited to children. As far as load capacity is concerned, the 911 offers a boot with a minimum capacity of between 132 and 145 litres. A small trunk that is always placed in the front.
Mechanical range and gearboxes of the Porsche 911
The history of the 911 is long and extensive, as much as the mechanical offer currently offered by the 992 generation. It goes without saying that the entire engine portfolio is based on gasoline combustion without absence of electrified systems. An old school car that has been introducing the technical resources necessary to be better, such as air cooling or turbocharging. The inheritance in Porsche is the constant evolution of their models.
Almost 10 different versions shared by all the bodies, except for some that are exclusively limited to the coupé body. The entire range has the same structure. A transverse rear engine with six cylinders facing each other, turbocharged or naturally aspirated with displacement between 2.981 and 3.996 cubic centimeters. All units send power to the rear axle, although many of them allow the inclusion of an all-wheel drive, identified as 4.
The less powerful versions include a six-speed manual gearbox, and some of the more powerful ones as well. Powers range from 385 horsepower in the 911 Carrera to 650 in the 911 Turbo S.. The latest unit of the family to join is the Porsche 911 GT3 RS with an approach specially designed for the circuit. It stands out for its 525 horses and for a specially conditioned aesthetic.
Equipment of the Porsche 911
Over the years and generations, the Porsche 911 has gained attributes and qualities. In its first editions, it based all its experience of use on driving, but little by little it has been giving way to technologies and qualities. The interior of a 911 is a very pleasant space to be in for its good work and for the many on-board technology and systems it offers.
As usual at Porsche, there is no actual equipment range. The range revolves around the previously mentioned mechanical versions. Thus we find: Carrera, Carrera 4, Carrera S, Carrera 4S, Carrera GTS, Carrera 4 GTS, Turbo, Turbo S, GT3 and GT3 Touring Package, in addition to the GT2, which could be considered as a separate version of the range since it focuses more on circuit use than on the road, like the rest of the family.
Different equipment items are delivered at each of these performance levels. The higher the power, the greater the number of standard elements, although a long list of options is also offered. Extras that are very expensive to include, but that allow customers to personalize their car down to the smallest expression thanks to one of the most extensive personalization programs on the market, Porsche Exclusive. A large part of these optional elements focus on dynamic improvements, such as better brakes, specific suspensions or sports exhausts.
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The Porsche 911 of Km 0 and second hand
Who doesn't want to have a 911 in their garage? All. The figure of the Porsche is a figure dreamed of by all lovers of four wheels. Its sportiness, its history, its performance and the sensations it provides are highly sought after in alternative sales channels. They are in high spirits as not many people have access to state-of-the-art units. Its long model history makes prices vary a lot, with the longest-lasting units being the most expensive.. In general, it shows a very low depreciation value, around 16%, being one of the best in the market.
If we take a look at the used and second-hand channel we see how the most affordable prices date from the 996 generation (1999-2005), offering from amounts close to 20.000 euros (Its price is on the rise.) If we look at units of the 964 edition we see that prices rise above 50.000 euros. Logically, the Km 0 market is non-existent. Dealerships do not accumulate stock since customers opt for factory orders with personalized configurations adapted to their tastes and requirements.
Rivals of the Porsche 911
Everyone wants to beat the 911, it is the enemy to face if we talk about the sports car market. Throughout history, many have tried, but few have succeeded.. Today the market shows many possible alternatives to the legendary German model. The list of rivals is very long and with some really illustrious names. Figures such as: Audi R8, BMW Serie 8, Mercedes-AMG GT, Lamborghini Huracan, Ferrari Portofino, Aston Martin DB11, McLaren 540C, Jaguar F-Type y Maserati Gran Turismo. Although not all share the same approach as the Porsche, it can be said that they are natural enemies for performance, price, characteristics and performance.
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- Sensations
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- optional price
- rear seats
- No electrified options
Porsche 911 prices
There is nothing of the above that makes you think that the 911 is a cheap or affordable car, in fact, it is not. Its history, its performance and its multiple versions do not come cheap. The starting price of the Porsche 911 is 141.868 euros, without offers or promotions. The Cabriolet bodywork starts at 158.158 euros, and the Targa at 167.118 euros, without offers or discounts. The most expensive of the family is the sublime Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, its minimum price is 299.687 euros, well above the 286.470 euros of the GT3 RS.
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