TOP 10 of the most beautiful and best Porsche models

In the entire history of the automotive industry, each manufacturer has sought not only to provide affordable vehicles to motorists. In a fierce race, competition forced world-famous brands to develop exclusive models.

The German company porsche is considered one of the first who managed to create truly beautiful and powerful cars. Here are ten of the best models in the history of the brand.

Porsche 356

TOP opens the first car of the German brand. Serial production of the model began in 1948. These were sports cars with a rear engine. Two versions were available to the buyer. The first is a two-door coupe. The second is a roadster (also on two doors).

In terms of powertrains, the manufacturer provided a large selection. The most economical version was equipped with a 1,3-liter engine with 60 horsepower. And the most powerful model was equipped with a two-liter engine with a maximum power of 130 hp.

Porsche 356 1500 Speedster

The 356th Porsche was updated and improved. So, a speedster was created on its platform. The company first applied this name to its cars. An open top and a graceful body made the car ideally suited for romantic trips around the country.

Basically, this unique car was made for the domestic market. For export were analogs with a rigid roof. On the basis of 356 sports cars were created that competed in races of different classes. For example, the 356B took part in 24-hour endurance competitions.

Porsche 911 (1964-1975)

Truly the best car of all serial racing kupeshki. To this day, its various modifications are popular. The success of the car was due to the availability in the local market.

Initially, the car was created on the basis of the same 356th. Each new series received a more streamlined body shape, which gave greater speed. The first versions of a rare sports car had a two-liter engine for 130 horses. But with the Weber six carburetors, the engine power was increased by 30 hp. In 1970, the injection system was modernized. And the compartment became more powerful by another 20 horses.

The 911.83 was even stronger thanks to an increase in engine displacement to 2,7 liters. That gave the small-sized Odlkar 210 horsepower.

Porsche 914

Another unique rare car that was produced when the company was going through a difficult period. The company had to create these models together with Volkswagen. They received a unique body with a removable roof. Although this did not save the car from remaining only history.

The 914 Porsche received a weak engine for a sports coupe. Its volume was 1,7 liters. And the maximum power reached 80 horsepower. And even the two-liter 110-horsepower version did not greatly save the situation. And in 1976, the production of this series ended.

Porsche 911 Carrera RS (1973)

Another representative of rare sports cars is a modification of the 911 series. Model Karera received a 2,7-liter power unit. At 6300 rpm, the "heart" developed 154 horsepower. The lightweight body allowed the vehicle to accelerate to 241 kilometers per hour. And the line is 100 km / h. overcame in 5,5 seconds.

Today, 911 carrera is considered the most coveted model for collectors. But not even every wealthy buyer can not afford to put such a “beauty” in his garage. The prices for it are too high.

Porsche 928

Produced from 1977 to 1995. Porsche 928, was recognized as the best model in Europe. For the first time in the history of the automobile industry, sports cars received such a high award. Motorists love this three-door coupe for sophisticated body shapes and unstoppable power under the hood.

In the line of the 928s there were also several modifications. The best of them were equipped with 5,4 liter petrol power units. This series includes installations together with a 4-speed automatic transmission (340 horsepower). And the layout with a five-speed manual gearbox developed 350 hp.

Porsche 959

The limited series of the modernized 911 was created in the amount of 292 copies. It was produced specifically for participation in rally competitions. At that time, the German auto industry showed the whole world what it means to really solid cars. Four-wheel drive, turbocharging, hydropneumatic suspension (with multi-stage ride height control) were left behind all competitors in the industrial race.

The rally car was equipped with six-speed mechanics. The undercarriage had ABS. The driver could adjust the shock absorbers without stopping. This allowed him to adapt to conditions on the highway.

Porsche Speedster (1989)

Another modification of the 911 series is the 1989 speedster. An exclusive two-door convertible with sporting characteristics immediately fell in love with connoisseurs of German quality. Under the hood was an atmospheric 3,2-liter engine. The power of the installation was 231 horsepower.

For only the 89th, 2274 copies of this new product rolled off the assembly line of the company. Since 1992, the lineup has been slightly modified. Version 964 received a 3,6-liter engine. The motorist was asked to choose between an automatic and a manual transmission.

Porsche Boxster

The penultimate on the list of exclusive Porsche family cars is a modern representative called the boxster. It has been released since 1996. The unique arrangement of the motor (between the rear wheels and the backs of the seats) made the novelty more stable in cornering. The weight of the car is 1570 kilograms. This slightly reduced the acceleration rate - 6,6 seconds to 100 km / h.

Porsche 911 Turbo (2000-2005)

Completes the list of legends of the German auto industry another "hit of the season." Youthful, playful and at the same time restrained younger brother 993Turbo. The series, which was produced over five years, was famous for high-speed motors.

They embodied all the best characteristics not only in terms of power, but also in terms of reliability. Versions approved for use on public roads accelerated to 304 kilometers per hour.