Porsche 911: 60 Years of Motorsport

Reproduced with permission from SportsCarDigest. Every legend has its debut day: this was the case of the Porsche 911, which, in 1965, had its baptism of fire in the feared Monte-Carlo Rally. This was the first chapter in the victorious path of the 911, an adventure marked by great challenges and obstacles, crossing Europe from North to South. Now, readers can check this incredible tale, of the first milestone of a mythical car.

A REVOLUTIONARY CONCEPT

The origins of the Porsche 911 can be traced to the need to find a spiritual successor to the 356 model, which had been manufactured by the Stuttgart automaker since 1948. It was clear to the Porsche design team that the 356 was already at the end of its evolutionary cycle, and it was necessary to start developing a replacement worthy of the German manufacturer’s badge.