MODEL HISTORY
The Porsche 911 has won legions of fans over the course of its 60-year production run thanks to its blend of performance and engineering quality. It has been developed into countless variants and enjoyed huge success in rallying and circuit racing.
Production began in 1964 using the basic template from the earlier 356 - a rear-mounted, air-cooled engine, but now with six cylinders rather than four. The 2+2 layout was also carried over, and the styling was largely the work of 'Butzi' Porsche - son of company founder 'Ferry' Porsche.
Development was rapid. In 1967 came the 160bhp 911S, the base-model 110bhp 911T, the limited-run competition-spec 911R, and the option of a Targa roof. In an attempt to tame the on-the-limit handling, the wheelbase was extended in 1969, and from the 1974 model year onwards, the 911's styling was changed to incorporate the impact bumpers demanded by regulations in North America.
The Carrera 3.0 was introduced in 1975 with an engine that was based on the same aluminium crankcase used in the 930 Turbo. It used K-Jetronic fuel injection and produced 197bhp - a slight drop compared to the outgoing Carrera 2.7, but it countered that with more torque lower down the rev range.
Buyers could choose between a four- or five-speed manual gearbox, or the clutchless three-speed Sportomatic, while the Sport package added a 'whaletail' spoiler, Fuchs alloy wheels, Bilstein dampers and an optional 'Carrera' side script.
Now seen by many as being the model that kick-started the 911's evolution from a highly focused sports car to a more comfortable and practical machine with a broader appeal, the Carrera 3.0 was offered as a coupe or a Targa, but was built for only two years before being replaced by the SC model.
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