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. |