Porsche 901 - Wikipedia
Porsche 901 factory demonstrator used by Edgar Barth. Porsche 901 was the name originally intended for the Porsche 911. By the early 1960s, Porsche project design numbers had reached into the 800s. For instance, Porsche's 1962 F1 model was called Porsche 804.
Driving Porsche’s Oldest 911, The No. 57 Type 901 - MotorTrend
Jul 17, 2020 · Driving Type 901 No. 57: Porsche’s Oldest 911 Provides a Magical Experience. The 911’s roots are murky, but the appeal is clear even 50-plus years later.
The history of the Porsche 911 - Official Porsche Website
The Porsche 911 debuted in 1963, initially as the 901, before changing its name to the one used today. Its trademark Fuchs wheels first appeared in 1965 on a 911 Targa. Who designed the Porsche 911? The first ever Porsche 911 was designed by F.A. Porsche – son of the founder of the company, Ferry Porsche – and his team.
1st Generation Porsche 911 (original 911), 1963–1973 ...
As the successor to the popular 356, the 901 was an interpretation of a similar sports car concept, but in an entirely new car: a low silhouette, timeless yet modern design, a six-cylinder rear-mounted engine and an agile suspension set-up would meet day-to-day usability and reliability.
Defining the Porsche 911: New vs. Old - Car and Driver
Jan 31, 2020 · When the 901's modern analog is equipped with its eight-speed PDK dual-clutch automatic, the 992 Carrera S's 443 horsepower catapults its 3379 pounds to 60 mph in 2.9 seconds and, if you are to...
901: Inside Porsche’s three-year effort to resurrect its ...
Aug 15, 2023 · When Porsche replaced the 356 with what would become the 911, the new sports car was initially called 901. It appeared at the Frankfurt motor show in September 1963 marketed as such, and 901 badging is clearly visible in period brochures.
Driving Quickblau, the Oldest Porsche 901 in Existence
Feb 14, 2024 · Prototype number 6 is the oldest surviving car powered by the greatest air-cooled engine of all time. Twist the ignition key, hold the throttle open part way, and the 2.0-liter flat-six fires with...