A comprehensive list of when each model of the Porsche 911 has launched across eight generations, over the past 60 years
by Khris Bharath on October 22, 2024, 16:00The 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.
Model | Launch Date |
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901 Coupe | September 1963 |
901 Cabriolet | February 1965 |
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.
Model | Launch Date |
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911 Coupe | September 1965 |
911 Targa | March 1967 |
911 S | September 1967 |
911 E | September 1969 |
911 T | September 1969 |
911 S | September 1969 |
911 Carrera RS 2.7 | 1972 |
911 G | September 1973 |
911 Carrera | September 1974 |
911 3.0 | September 1975 |
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.
Model | Launch Date |
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911 3.0 | September 1975 |
911 SC | September 1977 |
911 SC Cabriolet | 1982 |
911 Carrera 3.2 | September 1983 |
911 Carrera 3.2 Cabriolet | 1984 |
911 Speedster | 1989 |
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.
Model | Launch Date |
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911 Carrera 2 | September 1989 |
911 Carrera 4 | September 1989 |
911 Targa 4 | February 1990 |
911 Turbo | September 1990 |
911 GT2 | 1996 |
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.
Model | 993 |
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911 Carrera 2 | September 1993 |
911 Carrera 4 | September 1993 |
911 Targa 4 | February 1994 |
911 Turbo | September 1995 |
911 GT2 | 1996 |
911 GT3 | 1998 |
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.
Model | 996.1 Generation | 996.2 Generation |
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911 Carrera | September 1997 | September 2001 |
911 Carrera Cabriolet | April 1998 | September 2001 |
911 GT3 | 1999 | 2004 |
911 Targa | 1999 | N/A |
911 Turbo | 1999 | 2001 |
911 GT2 | 2001 | 2002 |
911 40 Jahre 911 Limited Edition | N/A | 2003 |
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.
Model | 997.1 Generation | 997.2 Generation |
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Carrera and Carrera S | Early 2004 (as Model Year 2005) | Late 2008 (as Model Year 2009) |
Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S | November 2005 | Late 2008 (as Model Year 2009) |
Turbo | Late 2006 | Early 2009 |
GT3 | Late 2006 | Early 2010 |
GT2 | 2007 | N/A |
Cabriolet | April 2005 | N/A |
Targa (Targa 4) | 2006 | N/A |
GT3 RS | N/A | Early 2010 |
GT3 Cup | N/A | 2009 |
911 Sport Classic | N/A | 2010 |
911 GT2 RS | N/A | 2010 |
911 Carrera GTS and Carrera 4 GTS | N/A | 2010 |
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.
Model | 991.1 Generation | 991.2 Generation |
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911 Carrera and Carrera S | September 2011 | September 2015 |
911 Targa 4 and 4S | November 2014 | March 2016 |
911 GT3 | February 2013 | November 2017 |
911 GT3 RS | March 2015 | November 2018 |
911 R | May 2016 | N/A |
911 Turbo and Turbo S | February 2013 | N/A |
911 Carrera GTS | November 2014 | November 2017 |
911 50th Anniversary Edition | September 2013 | N/A |
911 GT3 Touring Package | N/A | November 2017 |
911 GT2 RS | N/A | March 2017 |
911 Carrera T | N/A | April 2017 |
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.
Model | 992.1 Generation | 992.2 Generation |
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Carrera | November 2018 | May 2024 |
Carrera Cabriolet | N/A | May 2024 |
Carrera T | July 2023 | October 2024 |
Carrera 4 | November 2018 | N/A |
Carrera 4S | November 2018 | N/A |
Carrera GTS | September 2020 | May 2024 |
Carrera GTS Cabriolet | N/A | May 2024 |
Carrera 4 GTS | September 2020 | May 2024 |
Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet | N/A | May 2024 |
Targa 4 | May 2020 | N/A |
Targa 4S | May 2020 | N/A |
Targa 4 GTS | September 2020 | N/A |
Turbo | March 2020 | Expected in 2025 |
Turbo S | March 2020 | Expected in 2025 |
GT3 | February 2021 | October 2024 |
GT3 Touring | February 2021 | October 2024 |
GT3 RS | August 2021 | Expected in 2025 |
Sport Classic | April 2022 | N/A |
911 Dakar | January 2023 | N/A |
911 S/T | March 2023 | N/A |
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.
Khris Bharath
Khris is a Mechanical Engineer and a classic car aficionado, who adores his Jags, Alfas, and old-school American muscle cars. He keeps tabs on everything from super exotics like an old EB 110 to the latest from Lucid and geeks out on three-row family haulers. Formula One remains very close to his heart, and he diligently makes time to tune in for the Grand Prix on Sundays. Khris also loves his road trips and he prefers a stick shift over an auto. Read full bio