First put into production in 1963, the Porsche 911 is one of the most iconic and easily recognizable sports cars in the world, acting as ambassador to Germany’s special brand of engineering and speed making for nearly 55 years now. In that time, we’ve seen innumerable iterations, body styles, and configurations, from the classic air-cooled 911s of the past, to modern, PDK-equipped, barely street legal GT racers. Now, Porsche has announced that its one-millionth 911 has officially rolled out from its factory in Zuffenhausen, celebrating a monumental achievement in the world of automotive performance.
The specific 911 in question is a Carrera S, which arrives draped in a special Irish Green paint job. Rather than heading out to a customer, the one-millionth 911 is instead slated for a world tour, with stops including the Scottish Highlands, a jaunt around the Nurburgring, the U.S., and China. In an age where the latest innovations usually take priority over the tried-and-true, it’s great to see Porsche’s famous two-door still going strong.
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Why It Matters
What makes the 911 so special? It starts with tradition. Porsche has polished the formula to a brilliant sheen, something that’s immediately evident as soon as you put your foot down. Not only that, but unlike many of its competitors, the 911 is still a somewhat respectable road car, capable of delivering its passengers safely and comfortably wherever they may need to go.
Then of course, there’s the 911’s incredible motorsports heritage. Porsche boasts the 911 has collected more than 15,000 competition race wins in its time, which is totally believable when considering the vast number of examples seen at various track days and professional racing events across the world.
Where’s the 911 heading next? The way forward might be electric, as evidenced by the Mission E concept study. And while purists might fret over the absence of a flat-six wail emanating from behind the cabin, we can’t wait to see another million 911s roll on out.