OWithout him, Porsche is unthinkable. The 911 is Porsche, despite all SUV successes and electric Taycans. More than a million units have been built in Zuffenhausen since 1963, there are now eight generations, the current one is called 992 internally. It is now almost 60 years old and not a bit tired. On the contrary. It’s selling better than ever, and in Germany it’s once again the brand’s best-selling model. Almost 7900 new registrations in 2021 dupe the Macan and Cayenne, both of which came to around 5500 units each, and the Taycan, which was ordered a good 5000 times. Zuffenhausen is so busy with the 911 and Boxster/Cayman that the basic Porsche will soon be produced in Osnabrück.
You could philosophize for hours about the secret of success. It’s the Germans’ dream car, every child recognizes a 911, otherwise it only works with the Beetle. Because the basic shape has only changed insignificantly, it has been a permanent feature on the road for decades. However, the engine always remained at the rear, and the six cylinders in the engine always faced each other – the boxer principle, in other words. What was 130 hp back then has now become 385, the editors also moved the “S”, which sends 450 hp to the rear wheels with the same 3.0-liter engine thanks to a larger turbocharger. In addition, there is a torque plus of 80 Nm with 530 Newton meters.