About Porsche

Model history

Porsche has been building sports cars since 1948 – always true to the aim of constantly improving: to keep working towards increased performance, higher levels of safety, improved comfort, enhanced durability and maximum roadworthiness.

This overview will show you the most celebrated, important and popular models developed by Porsche over the last eight decades.

1948
356
Porsche 356

The original Porsche sports car—light, purposeful, and foundational for everything that followed.

Lightweight philosophyEarly motorsport DNAIconic silhouette
Porsche 356A
1956

356A

The first major evolution of the 356, featuring improved performance and refined styling.

Enhanced performanceRefined designImproved handling
Porsche 356B
1960

356B

Further refinement of the 356 with improved ergonomics and enhanced safety features.

Better ergonomicsEnhanced safetyRefined styling
Porsche 356C
1964

356C

The final evolution of the 356, featuring disc brakes and the most powerful 356 engine.

Disc brakesMost powerful 356Final evolution
1953
550 Spyder
Porsche 550 Spyder

The legendary racing spider that established Porsche's motorsport reputation.

Racing pedigreeLightweight constructionIconic design
1963
911
Porsche 911

The defining sports car lineage—evolving continuously while staying unmistakably itself.

Rear-engine characterEndless variantsTimeless design
Porsche 911S
1967

911S

The high-performance variant of the 911, featuring increased power and enhanced handling.

High performanceIncreased powerEnhanced handling
Porsche 911T
1968

911T

The touring variant of the 911, offering a more accessible entry point with refined comfort.

Touring variantAccessible entryRefined comfort
Porsche 911 RS
1974

911 RS

A lightweight, track-focused variant built for homologation and motorsport success.

LightweightTrack-focusedMotorsport heritage
Porsche 911 SC
1974

911 SC

The Super Carrera variant, offering improved reliability and refined performance.

Super CarreraImproved reliabilityRefined performance
Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2
1984

911 Carrera 3.2

The final evolution of the classic 911 before the 964, featuring a 3.2-liter engine and improved performance.

3.2-liter engineClassic 911Improved performance
1965
912
Porsche 912

A more accessible entry point to the 911 family, powered by the proven 356 engine.

Affordable performanceProven reliabilityClassic styling
1969
914
Porsche 914

A mid-engine collaboration with Volkswagen, offering accessible sports car thrills.

Mid-engine layoutTarga topAffordable entry
1970
917
Porsche 917

A motorsport milestone—engineering ambition taken to its extreme.

Racing heritagePerformance engineeringLegend status
1974
911 Turbo (930)
Porsche 911 Turbo

The first turbocharged 911, combining raw power with iconic design.

Turbo technologyPerformance iconWide-body design
1976
924
Porsche 924

The first front-engine Porsche, marking a new direction with transaxle design.

Front-engine layoutTransaxle designWater-cooled
1977
928
Porsche 928

A luxurious grand tourer with a V8 engine, intended to eventually replace the 911.

V8 powerGrand tourerLuxury focus
1982
944
Porsche 944

An evolution of the 924, offering improved performance and handling.

Enhanced performanceProven platformDaily usability
1986
959
Porsche 959

Technology as a statement—advanced road-going performance with supercar stature.

Innovation showcaseAll-wheel sophisticationFuture-facing design
1989
964
Porsche 964

A pivotal evolution—classic form with meaningful modern engineering improvements.

Classic-modern bridgeRefined dynamicsCollector favorite
Porsche 964 RS
1992

964 RS

A lightweight, track-focused variant of the 964, built for motorsport and driving enthusiasts.

LightweightTrack-focusedMotorsport heritage
1992
968
Porsche 968

The final evolution of the front-engine transaxle line, combining refinement with performance.

Final transaxleRefined designLast of its kind
1994
993
Porsche 993

The last air-cooled 911, representing the pinnacle of traditional Porsche engineering.

Last air-cooledRefined designCollector classic
1996
Boxster (986)
Porsche Boxster

A mid-engine roadster that revitalized Porsche and made the brand more accessible.

Mid-engineAffordable entryBrand revival
1997
996
Porsche 996

The first water-cooled 911, modernizing the icon while preserving its essence.

Water-cooledModern technologyControversial design
2002
Cayenne
Porsche Cayenne

Porsche's first SUV, combining sports car performance with practicality.

First SUVPerformance SUVMarket expansion
2004
Carrera GT
Porsche Carrera GT

A limited-production supercar showcasing Porsche's engineering excellence.

SupercarV10 engineLimited production
2005
997
Porsche 997

A return to classic 911 styling with modern technology and performance.

Classic stylingModern techWidely praised
2009
Panamera
Porsche Panamera

A four-door luxury sedan that expands Porsche into new market territory.

Four-doorLuxury sedanPerformance focus
2012
991
Porsche 991

A new generation 911 with improved efficiency and performance.

New generationImproved efficiencyEnhanced performance
2014
Macan
Porsche Macan

A compact SUV that brings Porsche performance to a new segment.

Compact SUVSports car DNADaily driver
2016
718 Boxster/Cayman
Porsche 718

The Boxster and Cayman reborn with turbocharged four-cylinder engines.

TurbochargedFour-cylinderMid-engine
2019
992
Porsche 992

The current generation 911, combining tradition with cutting-edge technology.

Current generationModern techClassic design
2019
Taycan
Porsche Taycan

Porsche's first all-electric sports car, marking the future of performance.

All-electricPerformance EVFuture of Porsche