1960: The Porsche Super 90 (with a special balance spring on the rear axle) joins the range(1582 cc, 90 bhp/66 kW).
1961: Karmann, the specialist coach builder, builds the hardtop coupe on behalf of Porsche. The roof is not removable, the silhouette of the car has a slight notch back look.
1962: The Porsche 356is introduced in autumn. Disc brakes are now standard on all models, with disc brakes on all four wheels being the most significant innovation. The two "standard" models in the range are the 1600 C (75 bhp/55 kW) and 1600 SC(95 bhp/70 kW). The new top model is the Carrera 2 (1966 cc, 130 bhp/96 kW)featuring inner-grip brake calipers on the brake discs.
1963: The Porsche 911makes its appearance in the market. The first version of the new six-cylinder boxer engine offers the same output as the Carrera 2 (1991 cc,130 bhp/96 kW).
1964: Start-up of Porsche 911 production. The 356 C is selling better than ever before. 1965: The new model series is rounded off at the lower end by the 912 with its flat-four power unit (1582 cc, 90 bhp/66 kW) quickly becoming a best seller. Production of the 356 ends in April.
1966: The Porsche Targa complete with roll-bar enters the range in autumn as the new open-air model. The 911 S is introduced with an even more powerful engine (160bhp/118 kW). By the end of the year the 912 is out-selling the 911.
1968: Wheelbase of the 911 is extended by 57 mm or 2.24". To comply with US emission standards, the six-cylinder power units feature Bosch mechanical fuel injection for the first time. The 911 E (140 bhp/103 kW) is launched into the market, output of the 911 S is boosted by 10 bhp to 170 bhp. The 911 is still using carburretor technology develops maximum output of 110 bhp/81 kW.
1969: To name only the most important innovations, the 911 receives a larger 2195-cc power unit for the 1970 model year, introducing a new power and performance league: 911 T (125 bhp/92 kW), 911 E (155 bhp/114 kW), 911 S (180 bhp/133kW). Semi-automatic Sportomatic is available as an option. The Porsche 912is replaced by the two-seater mid-engine VW Porsche 914 available in two versions: as the 914/4 with a four-cylinder Volkswagen engine (1679 cc, 80bhp/59 kW) and as the 914/6 with a six-cylinder Porsche power unit (1991cc, 110 bhp/81 kW). Particularly the low-priced four cylinder becomes a genuine success.