Porsche 911, through the years and gears

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911 heritage

Old meets new in Zuffenhausen. (Porsche Cars)

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The Porsche 911 is 50 years old, but against the industry’s backdrop of relentless reinvention, it seems virtually unchanged.

Even today, we are effectively only on the third major model generation, making the jump from a contemporary 911 to a vintage model feel strangely seamless. Nearly all the major ingredients have been retained since 1963, even in the latest generation, known internally by its codename 991. You face five big round dials. You have superb visibility and surprising comfort. Everything feels a bit less intimidating than in other  sports cars.