Porsche 911 Coupé 1963
The 1963 Porsche 911 Coupé is an automotive icon, embodying elegance and performance. Unveiled to the public at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 1963 as the Porsche 901, it was renamed 911 in 1964 due to naming rights issues. This model marked the beginning of a lineage of legendary sports cars, combining timeless design with advanced technology. (newsroom.porsche.com)

History
The Porsche 911 was first unveiled to the public at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 1963 as the Porsche 901. Due to naming rights issues, it was renamed 911 in 1964. Series production began in September 1964, with a base price set at 21,900 Deutschmarks. Equipped with a 2.0-liter six-cylinder boxer engine producing 130 horsepower, it reached a top speed of 210 km/h. In 1965, Porsche introduced the four-cylinder 912 model, offering a more affordable alternative. In 1966, the 911 S was launched with 160 horsepower, followed by the 911 Targa in 1967, the world's first safety cabriolet, featuring a stainless steel roll-over bar. (newsroom.porsche.com)
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The Porsche 911 was first unveiled to the public at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 1963 as the Porsche 901. Due to naming rights issues, it was renamed 911 in 1964. Series production began in September 1964, with a base price set at 21,900 Deutschmarks. Equipped with a 2.0-liter six-cylinder boxer engine producing 130 horsepower, it reached a top speed of 210 km/h. In 1965, Porsche introduced the four-cylinder 912 model, offering a more affordable alternative. In 1966, the 911 S was launched with 160 horsepower, followed by the 911 Targa in 1967, the world's first safety cabriolet, featuring a stainless steel roll-over bar. (newsroom.porsche.com)
Production
Production of the Porsche 911 began in September 1964, with a base price set at 21,900 Deutschmarks. In its first decade, Porsche produced approximately 81,100 units of the 911 and 30,895 units of the 912 model. This production established the 911 as a benchmark in the sports car world. (newsroom.porsche.com)
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The Porsche 911 was first unveiled to the public at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 1963 as the Porsche 901. Due to naming rights issues, it was renamed 911 in 1964. Series production began in September 1964, with a base price set at 21,900 Deutschmarks. Equipped with a 2.0-liter six-cylinder boxer engine producing 130 horsepower, it reached a top speed of 210 km/h. In 1965, Porsche introduced the four-cylinder 912 model, offering a more affordable alternative. In 1966, the 911 S was launched with 160 horsepower, followed by the 911 Targa in 1967, the world's first safety cabriolet, featuring a stainless steel roll-over bar. (newsroom.porsche.com)
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- 60 years of the Porsche 911Porsche Newsroom
Provides detailed history and specifications of the Porsche 911.
- First generation Porsche 911 (original 911), 1963–1973Porsche Newsroom
Offers insights into the first generation of the Porsche 911.
- 60 Jahre Porsche 911Porsche Newsroom
Celebrates 60 years of the Porsche 911 with comprehensive information.
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