The Porsche 911 is one of the most iconic sports cars in the world. The first-ever Porsche 911 was launched in September 1963. It was originally known as the Porsche 901, but the name was changed to 911 after the French government objected to the use of the number "0". The 911 has undergone many changes over the years. In this article, we’ve listed out the launch month and year for every generation of the Porsche 911, including air-cooled and water-cooled models with .1 and .2 models.

Porsche 901 Launch Date

901 (1963-1965): This was the first generation of the Porsche 911. It was a rear-engine, rear-wheel drive sports car with a 2.0-liter flat-six engine.

Porsche 911 Launch Date

911 (1965-1973): This generation of the Porsche 911 saw a number of improvements, including a larger engine and a more powerful transmission. It saw the introduction of a larger 2.4-liter engine and a new front bumper and rear spoiler.

Porsche 911 G-Series Launch Date

911 (1975-1989): Dubbed the G-Series, the second generation of the Porsche 911 featured a new 3.0-liter engine and a new five-speed manual transmission.

Porsche 911 (Type-964) Launch Date

964 (1989-1996): The third generation of the Porsche 911 was a major redesign that included a new body, a new chassis, and a new engine.

Porsche 911 (Type-993) Launch Date

993 (1993-1998): The fourth generation of the Porsche 911 was the last air-cooled model. It featured a new body, a new chassis, and a new 3.6-liter engine.

Porsche 911 (Type-996) Launch Date

996 (1997-2003): The fifth generation of the Porsche 911 was the first water-cooled model. It featured a new body, the controversial fried-egg headlights, a new chassis, and a new 3.4-liter engine.

Porsche 911 (Type-997) Launch Date

997 (2004-2010): The sixth generation of the Porsche 911 was a major update that included a new body, a new chassis, and a new 3.6-liter engine.

Porsche 911 (Type-991) Launch Date

991 (2011-2018): The seventh generation of the Porsche 911 was a major redesign that included a new body, a new chassis, and a new 3.4-liter engine.

Porsche 911 (Type-992) Launch Date

992 (2019-present): This is the eighth and current generation of the Porsche 911. It features a new body, a new chassis, and a new 3.0-liter engine.

Disclaimer: The launch dates provided above are based on available historical records and may vary slightly depending on specific regions or model configurations. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please consult the official Porsche website, documentation or contact a Porsche dealership.

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