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, 16:00

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

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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
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
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

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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
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

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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
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

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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
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

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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
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

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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
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

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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
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

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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
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 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