Porsche is a true legend even in the world of German cars. Over the course of a hundred-year history, the company released really impressive models until 911 came out - the standard for all times, according to which other supercars are equal. It would be wrong to specify only one model, so we offer you a list of the best Porsche models of all time. Some of them were classics in the past, others were removed at the development stage, but they all share one thing in common - they are faster than lightning!
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Porsche 918 Spyder
Perhaps the Spyder 918 is the most successful street car that made it to the asphalt. Thanks to it, the term “hybrid hypercar” was coined. The model was released in 2010 3 years earlier than the legendary LaFerrari and 2 years earlier than the McLaren P1. Its efficiency 918 will cause problems for many cars. The 4.6-liter V8 engine provides 887 horses. The hypercar accelerates to 100 km / h in just 2.5 seconds! Add the excellent design and application of the latest hybrid technologies here, and you will fall in love with it at first sight.
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Porsche 356
Let's go back to the origins, namely 1931, when Porsche was founded. Although their first "serial" was launched only in 1948, and its name was 356. It was then that the tone was set for further production: the location of the engine in the rear, the minimum total weight, is it familiar? The same applies to the two-door design and the design, reminiscent of the "bathroom". Over the years, Porsche manufacturers have not one step back from the selected templates. The model was produced for 7 years and had many modifications, the most popular of which was the 356 Speedster. Of course, the Porsche 356 is one of the most coveted models from the auto giant for collectors.
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Porsche 917
If you want to know why Porsche was one of the best-selling cars in previous years, look at 917. The specially developed wear-resistant model gave the company many victories in the 1970 races. At that time, 917 had just revolutionary performance, which was provided by a 12-cylinder engine. The first modification had 520 hp, but for the Can-Am race the car was equipped with a turbocharger, increasing power to 1000 hp, and this was in the 70s. To understand the popularity of 917, it’s worth recalling the legendary Le Man movie with Steve McQueen, where, in addition to the actor himself, one of the main characters was a Porsche car.
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Porsche 959
Everyone knows that Porsche mainly dominates the highway, but 959 was released specifically for less-circled tracks. This is such a raised all-wheel drive 911, which began its “career” as a rally car of category B. After the failure of 1985, the Porsche developers have shown that they can work in the mud, taking the first and second places next year. At that time it was the most technologically advanced car, except for all-wheel drive, equipped with magnesium wheels with flat tires. Although he was famous not only for "tricked out", but also for its high price. Agree $ 225 thousand for 1986 - a lot of money. True, in our time it costs more than a million dollars!
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Porsche 911 Carrera RS
Perhaps one of the most popular modifications of the 911s. The Porsche 911 Carrera RS is a legend among legends. The design in the style of "minimal", the Spartan conditions in the cabin, the stiffer suspension and the increased brake package were a real find for motorists from 1973-1974. Over the past 10 years, it has risen in value by almost 700%. If there was Mount Rushmore with a picture of cars, this Porsche would certainly be on it.
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Porsche 550 Spyder
This is the first car from the auto giant, specially designed for racing. Manufacturers have somewhat revised the format of the rear engine, allowing to improve the maneuverability and stability of the car, which affected the reduction of seats, upsetting some individuals. It is worth noting that a tragic story is associated with the 550 Spyder. It is about the death of the actor and racer James Dean, who crashed while driving this Porsche.
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Porsche carrera gt
If you want to see how supercars have changed over the past 10 years, look at the 918 Spyder and its 2005 ancestor Carrera GT. The whole series is unusually fast, however, if the Spider has several operating modes and all-wheel drive, the Carrera is somewhat damp. Its release ended due to a change in safety requirements in the United States, which made reworking the car unprofitable. This model is considered the standard for drivers of extreme sports, and its design can not leave anyone indifferent. In his "sexuality" he is in no way inferior to Lamborghini and Ferrari. The cost of a supercar in 2004 reached 450 00 dollars.
By the way, we already wrote about this model on most-beauty.ru in our article about the most beautiful cars in the world.
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Porsche 986 Boxster
Boxster was mercilessly criticized as a worsened version of the 911. However, if not for him, then in the late 90s Porsche could cease to exist. Having failed with sales of 928, the company was desperate for money. The developers released a new series, which included the features of the 911 and 550 Spyder, calling it Boxster. What came of it? A triumphant return to the market, without which we would not have seen either the Carrera GT, or the Cayman, or the 911 R!
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Porsche 928
When 928 was introduced in 1978 in Geneva, the guardians of Porsche's canons were outraged. Presented as the successor to the 911, it was more a rally car than a highway car. In addition, the engine was installed at the entrance, but how dare they? Although this provided comfort for ordinary travel, which allowed the 928 to be named the best car of the year. It was the first and only sports supercar to receive such an award.
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Porsche 930 911 Turbo
The first car in its lineup with revolutionary turbocharging technology. During the release of the model has undergone continuous improvements, allowing to increase speed to a maximum. From the beginning of development in 1975 to 1978, the engine capacity was increased to 3.3 liters with a power of 300 horsepower. Despite the fact that high-speed 911s were produced before the 75th, the 930 Turbo was rightfully recognized for its unprecedented speed at that time. A well-known minus 930 - drifts when climbing, difficulties with which inexperienced drivers could experience.
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Porsche 935
The Porsche 935 impresses with its fancy cartoon-like design. It was released immediately after the entry into force of the rules of Group 5, and impressed with its effectiveness. For a long time no one could compete with them on the highway. The developers took full advantage of the opportunities associated with the change of rules, having “laden” the body and the turbocharged engine system. The most iconic of the 935s was Moby Dick, which was released in 1978. It was equipped with a 3.2-liter engine and developed a top speed of 390 km / h.
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Porsche 956/962
Porsche has always sought to be a leader among racing cars, but the release of 956 contributed simply to the overwhelming advantage of the German auto giant. Release 956 is dated 1982, and two years later it was smoothly modified in 962 in order to participate in IMSA. He scored 19 victories at Le Mans, holding the mark for 10 years. In addition, this model of a racing car has one of the most attractive designs, being the personification of the automotive industry of the 1980s, when it was possible to create incredibly fast cars, without the use of revolutionary technologies.
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Porsche Cayman GT4
The mid-engine format of this Porsche, as well as its compact and sturdy body, have allowed manufacturers to increase the efficiency of the car. The auto giant almost never departed from its templates, but in this case the Cayman had to be different from 911, which was implemented in 2015. The model was released in a limited edition and equipped with many parts from the previous 911, a 6-cylinder engine from Carrera S and suspension and brake elements from the GT3. As a result, it turned out to release a series aimed at car enthusiasts who were waiting for Cayman as manna from heaven.
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Porsche 911 GT1
This model appeared earlier than the middle-class supercar Carrera GT, and even earlier than the hybrid 911 Hybrid. It was created specifically for racing at Le Mans, and also added a modification for road riding. This series took more from the racing version of 962 than from 911. As for the road modification, it was the most grotesque until the Carrera GT appeared. By the way, the result of the work was a victory at Le Mans in 1998.
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Porsche 911 R
Like all car manufacturers, Porsche owners should think about the needs of customers of all categories. However, often, they only care about the most desperate racers. A four-cylinder engine of 4 liters, a six-speed gearbox, acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in 7 seconds and a maximum speed of 321 km / h. Oh yes, another 911 R “eats” the tops like pancakes for breakfast. The release of the supercar was limited to 2016, however, this model had a serious impact on Porsche fans.
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Porsche 597 Jagdwagen
The time has come for the exotic. If you think the first SUV from Porsche is the Cayenne, then you are mistaken. Please love and favor - 597 Jagdwagen. The number 597 has been added. To distinguish a car, since the word Jagdwagen is nothing but a German hunting car. It was created to participate in a state tender for the construction of a military SUV, not inferior to the American Jeep. Despite the excellent characteristics of the car, the government chose the DKW Munga, as it was almost three times cheaper. In addition, the German authorities doubted that the plant in Stuttgart was able to produce the required number of SUVs on time. The owners of Porsche decided to launch 597 in mass production, but closed the project, after the release of only 50 copies.
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Porsche 928 H50
Released last year, the Panamera Sport Turismo has long been under development. Despite the fact that Porsche is not famous as a manufacturer of station wagons, it has a predecessor in the face of the 928 H50. This is a sports four-door station wagon, developed in 1987. Porsche widened the wheel spacing of the 928 model to give owners more space in the cabin, as well as adding rear doors to provide quick access to the rear seats. The company has long been thinking about reviving this car, its prototype with a mileage of 8,000 kilometers was gathering dust in a warehouse until it was presented to the public in 2012.
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Porsche 989
The 989 Porsche model is a direct ancestor of the Panamera, developed back in 1988. Porsche owners decided to release a sedan in the wake of a small financial crisis. Thus, they wanted to reach a large audience and show that the Porsche could be a safe car. During the development, ingenious design solutions were implemented, allowing to increase the space in the cabin and add rear doors without extending the car. Thus, it turned out to even carve out space for a company spoiler. The sedan is equipped with a V8 engine with a capacity of 300 horsepower. Acceleration to 100 km / h is carried out in just 6 seconds. Unfortunately for manufacturers, studies have shown that 989 is unlikely to be in demand and the project was postponed first until the mid-90s, and then completely hacked until Panamera was released in 2009.
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Porsche panamericana
The Panamericana was developed on the basis of the 911 Carrera 4 with a futuristic design and blurred borders between the sports car and the SUV. Composite panels made of carbon fiber made it possible to control the weight and install wheels of various diameters. Although the Panamericana was more of an experiment, some developers insisted on producing the car in a limited edition. They substantiated the request by the fact that the construction of the model did not require large expenditures due to the use of a large number of ready-made elements. Unfortunately, financial turmoil did not allow this to be done.
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Porsche mission e
Mission E is a completely new type of Porsche. It is powered by electricity and is famous for its high technology. Porsche manufacturers urge fans of their products not to worry, the release of Mission E will not affect other models. The electric car was first introduced in Frankfurt in 2015, and mass production will begin before the end of the decade. The design of the innovative model retains the basic features of Porsche. Three variants of the car will be designed for 400, 536 and 670 horsepower. The cost of new items will start at $ 75,000. Tesla already afraid? Wait and see.