50 Years of Inspirational Journeys with the Porsche 911

Despite its decade-long existence, the 911 is still regarded as the symbol and essence of the Porsche brand. Few cars in the world can compare to the 911 in terms of its rich history and the lineage of its car series.

Since its debut at the International Motor Show IAA in September 1963 with model number 901, Porsche has captivated car enthusiasts worldwide. Today, the 911 still serves as a benchmark for comparing different car models.

Porsche 911 then and now

Furthermore, the development of other Porsche car models has revolved around and been influenced by this legendary car. From the sporty Cayenne SUV to the elegant Panamera, each Porsche car model brings a new sense of pride to the sports car industry, with a deep-rooted philosophy that has brought success to the 911.

As of now, a total of 820,000 911s have been produced, making it the most successful sports car in the world. Over the course of 7 generations developed in Zuffenhausen and Weissach, engineers have continuously sought innovation and reaffirmed the power of Porsche’s creativity. Unlike other car models, the 911 is a perfect combination of sports features and daily practicality, tradition and innovation, design and horsepower, as well as the top preferred uniqueness worldwide.

That is why each generation of the 911 seems to write an inspiring story of its own. As described by Ferry Porsche: “The 911 is the only car you could take to the pyramids in Africa, or to the Le Mans race track, or easily drive through the busy streets of New York.”

In addition to its exquisite design, the 911 always incorporates the world’s most advanced technologies. Many ideas applied to the 911 model are derived from racing tracks. Remaining faithful to its philosophy centered around performance, the car must always be able to withstand harsh conditions like those on a real racetrack. In fact, the Porsche 911 has been present in nearly 2/3 of the 30,000 victories that Porsche has achieved on racetracks around the world, earning great respect and prestige among industry professionals.

For Porsche, this 50th anniversary is the most important theme for 2013. Porsche plans to organize numerous events, starting with the “Retro Classics” exhibition in Stuttgart. From March 7 to March 10, the Porsche Museum will also welcome the anniversary with four special exhibitions: a 911 Turbo Coupe’, a 911 Cabriolet from the 1980s, the street version of the 911 GT1 from 1997, and the Type 754 T7 chassis. This model, developed by Professor Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, represents a significant milestone in the design of the 911.

The 1967 911 model will participate in a world tour to promote this event. Exciting destinations spanning five continents such as Pebble Beach in California, Shanghai, Goodwood in England, Paris, and Australia. As the ambassador of Porsche this time, the 911 will participate in many major conferences, historical car events, and sports car racing events. Fans can follow this inspirational journey on the website porsche.com/follow-911.

Returning to the Porsche Museum, activities geared towards the anniversary will be organized from June 4 to September 29 this year, with a special exhibition on the history of the 911. In the spring, the museum’s own publisher, Edition Porsche-Museum, will release a commemorative book entitled “911X911”.

Hoang Tuan (TTTD)