Friday 16th September 2011

Pic Of The Week: Porsche 911 Through Time

There's a new one out, so we thought we'd remind you of its glorious past...

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The Frankfurt debut earlier this week of the latest Porsche 911 reminded us that there are few sports cars out there with such a rich and varied heritage.

And that prompted the thought that it was probably a worthy POTW candidate this week for that reason alone. But what image to choose?

After all, there are literally thousands of snaps of 911s out there that could make the grade, from snowy rally action, to beautifully detailed studio shoots, to cheesy 1980s promotional shots - and everything in between.

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So, after an extended virtual rummage through Porsche's own archive of images, we've picked out two that, although rather esoteric, we hope convey the all-things-to-all-men (and women) spirit of the 911...

Turbo
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Non-turbo
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[Daggerpie]

I've always liked the press pic of the silver Turbos lined up over the years so you can see the 911s progress.

[Bob Fossil]

Me likey - looks like my (home) office wall:

[soad]

Rather nice!

[thewheelman]

Daggerpie said:

I've always liked the press pic of the silver Turbos lined up over the years so you can see the 911s progress.

This one?

[roverspeed]

Cut away drawings give me a boner

[ZZ]

thewheelman said:

Daggerpie said:

I've always liked the press pic of the silver Turbos lined up over the years so you can see the 911s progress.

This one?

Brilliant image

[Carnnoisseur]

ZZ said:

thewheelman said:

Daggerpie said:

I've always liked the press pic of the silver Turbos lined up over the years so you can see the 911s progress.

This one?

Brilliant image

+3, Awesome!

[Big Rod]

Bob Fossil said:

The wheels on that look terribly out of proportion.

[nickythesaint]

[ADEuk]

[BigTom85]

Loving the progression pictures very much indeed!

[thewheelman]

Looking at the progression pictures, i actually think i prefer the 996 over the 997, never thought i'd say that! Obviously love all the others.

[ESOG]

ADEuk said:

My favorite is the 3rd and 4th pic. What year is the 3rd one?

[gethyped]

3rd picture is a 964 turbo about a 1991-94 vintage i reckon.

[ADEuk]

gethyped said:

3rd picture is a 964 turbo about a 1991-94 vintage i reckon.

or a 965 in anorak speak

[rxtx]

Big Rod said:

The wheels on that look terribly out of proportion.

I think it's just an odd perspective.

Where did you get that from? I want a 911 SC version.

[nutter965]

MMMMMMM 965 Just like mine :-) out of curiosity anybody know where i could lay my hands on a super sized 965 cutaway picture for the garage ?

[g4ry13]

The 993 was perfect.

[M666 EVO]

ADEuk said:

gethyped said:

3rd picture is a 964 turbo about a 1991-94 vintage i reckon.

or a 965 in anorak speak

1st and 2nd are the same, no?

Wanted a 964 for years and noticed the other night if I sold both my cars I could probably get one. Should I realise the dream do you think? Or wait 4 years and treat myself for my 40th??

[airportparking]

Both 930 version ?

M666 EVO said:

1st and 2nd are the same, no?

Wanted a 964 for years and noticed the other night if I sold both my cars I could probably get one. Should I realise the dream do you think? Or wait 4 years and treat myself for my 40th??