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Few sports cars on the planet can boast a history quite like the Porsche 911. Over 1.2 million variants have been built over 60 years, from the same site, and its design today is still (broadly) true to the original of 1963. Subscribers will note an original drawing of the 911 from 1961 on their cover, as a case in point. In fact, you could argue that where the 911 is truly unique, is that its history is used to shape the car’s future, so important is it not just to Porsche, but its many adoring fans around the world. New concepts such as the 992 Dakar are inspired by past conquests in competition, while the modern 911’s 2+2 layout and rear-mounted boxer engine design still very much share the…

997 GTS v Sport Classic Dear Sir, I read with interest the article comparing the Sport Classics and enjoyed the accompanying photos. I’m not sure a Sport Classic should be anything other than grey, but that’s just my preference. I was lucky enough to get some photos of both generations recently at a car meet in north-east Scotland, including some pics with our 997 C4 GTS. After reading your comments comparing the 997 SC with the 997 GTS models, I’m still of the opinion that the 997 SC is basically a GTS in a fancy frock! From 997 GTS production numbers I’ve seen bandied around (unverified unfortunately) there could be fewer than 1,500 997 GTS models worldwide (the combined SC total if my maths are correct), and somewhat less than…

The Porsche 911 enjoys a history like no other. Not only has Stuttgart’s iconic car been in production since 1963, it’s been produced from the same site on Porscheplatz, and maintained the same 2+2 layout and rear-engine design. It’s remained loyal to tradition since its inception in 1963, pre-dating mankind’s first step on the Moon and the introduction of colour television. For many enthusiasts today, its near-unrivalled longevity means the 911 has been a constant in many of our lives. This year the 911 celebrates its 60th birthday, but how did we get here? Total 911 has consulted the history books, plus the views of fellow journalists and historians, to bring you the definitive countdown of the iconic moments in the history of our most beloved sports car. Without further…

It was with a sense of inevitability that the search for solutions to the world climate crisis led to legislation that appeared to ensure the imposition on the world of an all-electric 911 by 2035. In March the European Parliament formally approved a law banning the sale of any new car with an internal combustion (ICE) engine from 2035. Hybrids, predicted by many to be the escape route for an ICE 911, were included in the ban. And then the normally steady, reliable, German government threw a giant spanner in the works, threatening to derail the whole process unless a loophole was included for new vehicles running exclusively on carbon-neutral eFuels. Despite fury from fellow EU governments, and car makers including Ford and Volvo who had publicly – and expensively…

Grossglockner pass, Austria Porsche supports the opening of F.A.T. Mankei, a new place for cars and coffee at the top of Austria’s famous Grossglockner High Alpine Road. The restaurant and coffee stop has an incredible motoring pedigree, because it’s the brainchild of Ferdinand Porsche, grandson of the founder of the Porsche company. Its recent opening was run in conjunction with Porsche Heights, a programme that saw a series of Porsche icons, both human and automotive, make the journey to the top of the mountain to celebrate.…

Data file Full specs, ratings and market values of every Porsche 911 model from 1963 to 2023, can be found starting on page 80 Plus Showroom Looking for a new 911? The classifieds from our independent specialist partners are the first place where you should start your search Servicing & tuning Get the very best from your Porsche 911 with the help of our selected performance and maintenance specialists Porsche lifestyle Helping you make the right lifestyle choices to complement you and your 911. Don’t just drive Porsche, live the brand Insurance & finance Get your Porsche covered with the best insurance deals for road and track to ensure happy, safe motoring…

Here’s Ferry Porsche presiding over what looks like a management meeting. He’s flanked by his oldest son, design director Ferdinand Alexander – or Butzi as most people now call him – and his nephew, technical director Ferdinand Piëch. On the left, the young man with the very 1960s haircut is Hans Michel Piëch, Ferdinand’s younger brother and opposite him, the only man in the room not called Ferdinand or Piëch, is Heinz Branitzki, the company accountant. The meeting appears to have reached a pause. Chairman Ferry looks quizzical, and well he might. The year is 1967 and he’s having to devote more and more energy to arbitrating disputes between people rather than managing the business. This was the problem with a family firm. In his will, Dr Porsche had split…

Reborn classics continue to thrive Everrati’s latest electrified 911 and KAMM Manufaktur’s restomod 912 are the latest models to make waves on the bespoke, reborn, classic Porsche scene Oxfordshire-based firm Everrati has added a new Porsche 911 to its range of classic electrified vehicles. The latest offering, pictured above, is based on the G-Series body and pays homage to the legendary 911 ST. Like its recent creations, including Coupe and Targa versions of the 964, and the world’s first electrified classic 911 Cabriolet (see issue 227), the ST has been fitted with a state-of-the-art electric powertrain designed to future-proof it for decades to come. The original 911 ST was produced in limited numbers between 1970 and 1971, and was designed for racing. Everrati’s homage, built in partnership with leading Porsche…

Belgian photographer Bart Kuykens has appeared on the pages of Total 911 before. He’s responsible for the popular book series A Flat Six Love Affair, where Bart would document the style, attitude and affection of air-cooled Porsche 911 owners through the lens of his Leica, printed in black and white on high-quality paper. The popular book series, which reached seven editions, has been crowned with this, an eighth and final book, titled The Essential Love Affair. Bart tells us all about it… Total 911: What is The Essential Love Affair? Bart Kuykens: The Essential Love Affair will be my director’s cut – the ultimate collection of photographs I liked most. Pictures that brought up the best memories or emotions. The photos I used during exhibitions and those I believe deserve…

MANY OWNERS WANTED THE WIDEBODY LOOK OF THE TURBO. THE RESULTS WEREN’T ALWAYS TASTEFUL, BUT THEY WERE DISTINCTIVE Back in the 1980s, wanting to make your Porsche 911 stand out was nothing new. Hand your car over to companies such as Strosek, Gemballa and Rinspeed, and they would turn it into something special, and what many owners wanted particularly was the widebody look exemplified by the Turbo. The results weren’t always tasteful, but they were distinctive, and if your budget didn’t stretch to a specialist tuner then you could opt for one of the myriad glass-fibre kits that were available at a fraction of the price. It was a trend that didn’t go unnoticed by Porsche and in 1984 it made option ‘M491’ available. For the first time you could…