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Where The Carrera Name Used In Porsche Sports Cars Actually Comes From - Storyboard

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  • The Carrera name is one that has been widely used across Porsche's portfolio - But where exactly did this moniker come from and what significance does it hold for the German automaker?
    The Carrera name is one that has been widely used across Porsche's portfolio
    But where exactly did this moniker come from and what significance does it hold for the German automaker?
  • The name actually honors Porsche's victory at the Carrera Panamericana in the 50s - The 356 and 550 models, which claimed many victories in the grueling 2000 mile race in Mexico, ignited the idea of using the nameplate on performance-focused Porsches
    The name actually honors Porsche's victory at the Carrera Panamericana in the 50s
    The 356 and 550 models, which claimed many victories in the grueling 2000 mile race in Mexico, ignited the idea of using the nameplate on performance-focused Porsches
  • The Carrera name first emerged with a legendary flat-four engine from the 1950s - The Type 547 quad-cam flat-four engine was named Carrera and later the 356 used the name for its high-performance model
    The Carrera name first emerged with a legendary flat-four engine from the 1950s
    The Type 547 quad-cam flat-four engine was named Carrera and later the 356 used the name for its high-performance model
  • The Carrera nameplate was used in a 911 for the first time in 1973 - The 911 Carrera RS 2.7, was the first 911 Carrera model and was a race-bred version of the original 911
    The Carrera nameplate was used in a 911 for the first time in 1973
    The 911 Carrera RS 2.7, was the first 911 Carrera model and was a race-bred version of the original 911
  • Fast forward to modern times and the Carrera GT needs no introduction - With its fire-breathing 5.7-liter naturally aspirated V10, the Carrera GT holds on to the Carrera heritage
    Fast forward to modern times and the Carrera GT needs no introduction
    With its fire-breathing 5.7-liter naturally aspirated V10, the Carrera GT holds on to the Carrera heritage
  • While not directly related, the Panamera name is also inspired by the Carrera Panamericana - The Carrera Panamericana was all about endurance, speed, and reliability, which are the qualities the Panamera is developed for
    While not directly related, the Panamera name is also inspired by the Carrera Panamericana
    The Carrera Panamericana was all about endurance, speed, and reliability, which are the qualities the Panamera is developed for
  • In today's world, only the 911 continues to utilize the Carrera nameplate extensively - The 911 features a pallette of Carrera models, such as the Carrera, Carrera S, Carrera T, and the Carrera GTS
    In today's world, only the 911 continues to utilize the Carrera nameplate extensively
    The 911 features a pallette of Carrera models, such as the Carrera, Carrera S, Carrera T, and the Carrera GTS
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