(Zero) 0 -Series - 1963 to 1967

'64 to '67 Model Year - Wheelbase (mm): 2211 Length/Width (mm): 4163/1610. Significant developments: 911 (very briefly 901) first shown at 1963 Frankfurt Motorshow, goes on sale in 1964 with six-cylinder 2.0 litre engine. Targa sales begin in very early '67

A-Series - 1967 to 1968

A-Series - 1967 to 1968 : 1968 Model Year
Significant developments: 5.5" tyres introduced. The 911L had vented discs from 911S. 4-speed Sportomatic introduced in 1967. Models available as Targa (add 50kg), rear glass fixed as standard '68.

B-Series - 1968 to 1969

1969 Model Year
Significant developments: rear wheels moved 57mm further to back to enhance handling: single battery replaced with twin 35amp alternatives at the front in a bid to keep the front end more securely planted and thus enhance handling. S and E have mechanical Bosch fuel injection. All models available as Targa (add 50kg).

C-Series - 1969 to 1970

1970 Model Year
Significant developments: 4mm larger bore raises capacity to 2.2 litres. 225mm clutch introduced. Sportomatic no longer an option on 911S. Front upper strut attachment points moved forward 14mm. All available as Targa (add 50kg)

D-Series - 1970 to 1971

Model Year 1971
Significant developments: PVC-coated, galvanised underfloor areas introduced.
All models available as Targa (add 50kg).

E-Series - 1971 to 1972

Model Year 1972
Significant developments: Engine stroke increased to 70.4mm giving 2.4 litre capacity. Compression ratio dropped to allow use of regular petrol. Gearbox uprated to cope with increased torque. External oil filler cap located between door and rear wheel. All models supplied with Fuchs wheels and available as Targa (add 50kg).

F-Series - 1972 to 1973

1973 Model Year - Wheelbase (mm): 2271 Length/Width (mm) : 4127 (RS 4147)/1610
Significant developments: External oil filler removed due to customer confusion at the petrol pumps. Chin spoiler introduced on S to reduce front end lift (option on T and E) and greater variance in standard wheels. Legendary Carrera 2.7 RS is first to be fitted with 'duck-tail' rear wing. All except RS available as Targa (add 50kg).

G-Series - 1973 to 1974

1974 Model Year - Wheelbase (mm): 2271 Length/Width (mm) : 4291/1610 (Carrera 1652)
Significant developments: Shock absorbing bumpers introduced as a direct result of US legislation. Carrera came with 'black look' trim. All models available as Targa (add 50kg).

H-Series - 1974 to 1975

1975 Model Year
Significant developments: Turbo introduced in early 1975 with 4-speed gearbox but higher spec than the rest of the 911 range. 'Duck tail' replaced by 'whale tail' on Carrera models. Silver Anniversary model launched, 1063 sold.

I-Series - 1975 to 1976

1976 Model Year
Significant developments: All 911 bodies completely zinc-coated, galvanised steel. All models fitted with Bosch K-Jetronic. Sportomatic becomes a 3- rather than
4-speed option.

J-Series - 1976 to 1977

1977 Model Year - Wheelbase (mm): 2271,Length/Width (mm): 4291 (Turbo 4318)/1610 (Carrera 3.0 1652, Turbo 1829)
Significant developments: Sportomatic cars get brake servo assistance. 'Black look' trim standard on Targas

K and L-Series (the SC) - 1977 to 1979

Model Year '78 to '79
Significant developments: Super Carrera combined old 911 and Carrera with three litre engine, all were fitted with servo-assisted brakes. Turbo receives larger engine equipped with intercooler and 'tea-tray' spoiler replaces whale tail.
Targa adds 50kg.

SC (New A-Series) - 1979 to 1980

Model Year 1980
Significant developments: Revised ignition and camshaft timing gives SC 188bhp. Turbo gets twin exit exhaust. Targa adds 50kg.

SC (New B-Series) - 1980 to 1981

1981 Model Year Significant developments: First year of Porsche's use of 17 digit international chassis serial number. SC now runs on 98 RON and produces 204 BHP.

SC (New C-Series) - 1981 to 1982

1982 Model Year
Significant developments: Limited edition 'Ferry Porsche' goes on sale. 'Tea-tray' spoiler option for SC.

SC (New D-Series) - 1982 to 1983

1983 Model Year
Significant developments: Cabrio rushed into production and launched following successful design study. For Targa, add 50kg.

Carrera (New E-Series) - 1983 to 1984

1984 Model Year - Wheelbase (mm): 2271 Length/Width (mm): 4291 (Turbo 4318)/1610 (Turbo and Turbo-look 1829)
Significant developments: Carrera replaces the SC. Bore and stroke increases raise capacity to 3164cc, Digital Motor Electronic engine management introduced as was the engine oil-fed chain tensioner. Turbo-look option available for 911 which not only made the car slower by adding 50kg to its weight but also by increasing the drag created by the wider body (track 1432mm/1500mm).

Carrera New F-Series - 1984 to 1985

1985 Model Year
Significant developments: Carrera engine available with catalytic converter and lower compression giving 207bhp. 4-spoke steering wheel standard across the range. Turbo-look option available for 911.

Carrera New G-Series - 1985 to 1986

1986 Model Year
Significant developments: Sport seats no-cost option. Turbo-look track 1434mm front/1526mm rear.

Carrera New H-Series - 1986 to 1987

1987 Model Year Significant developments: Turbo available as a Targa and Cabrio for the first time. Slat-nose becomes an option. 915 transmission replaced by Getrag-built G50. Power hood standard on Cabrio.

Carrera New J-Series - 1987 to 1988

1988 Model Year
Significant developments: Celebration anniversary model available. Club Sport model weighed 50kgs less. Blueprinted engine pushed power to around 241bhp.

Carrera New K-Series - 1988 to 1989

1989 Model Year
Significant developments: 16" wheels now standard. Speedster introduced and available with either the Turbo-look or the race-derived flat-nose bodies

911 - 89 to date