Year: 1997-2001

All-new 911 with larger, restyled bodywork and 3.4-litre water-cooled engine. Interior redesigned to give better ergonomics and more room. Carrera was rear-wheel-drive entry-level model.

Total 911 Rating:

Capacity: 3387cc
Compression ratio: 11.3:1
Maximum power: 300bhp at 6800rpm
Maximum torque: 350Nm at 4600rpm
Brakes: Front: 318mm discs; rear: 299mm discs
Wheels & Tyres: Front: 17x7J, 205/50ZR17. Rear: 17x9J, 255/40ZR17 (18-inch rims optional)
Length: 4430mm
Width: 1765mm
Weight: 1320kg (coupé)
0-60mph: 5.2 sec
Top speed: 174mph

Year: 1974-1975

From 1974 Porsche used the Carrera name on its range-topping 911. The 911 Carrera used essentially the same 2.7-litre, 210bhp engine as the previous year’s RS for all markets except the USA, where it used the 175bhp 911S powerplant. In 1975 it was available with an optional new ‘whaletail spoiler.

Total 911 Rating:

Capacity: 2687cc
Compression ratio: 8.5:1
Maximum power: 210bhp at 6300rpm
Maximum torque: 255Nm at 5100rpm
Brakes: Front: 282mm discs; rear: 290mm discs
Wheels & Tyres: Front: 15x6J, 185VR. Rear: 15x7J, 215VR
Length: 4291mm
Width: 1610mm
Weight: 1075kg
0-60mph: n/a
Top speed: n/a