{"id":1584,"date":"2016-05-31T14:06:45","date_gmt":"2016-05-31T21:06:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/turo.com\/blog\/?p=1584"},"modified":"2016-05-31T14:06:45","modified_gmt":"2016-05-31T21:06:45","slug":"brief-history-of-the-porsche-911","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/turo.com\/blog\/gearheads\/brief-history-of-the-porsche-911\/","title":{"rendered":"Brief history of the Porsche 911"},"content":{"rendered":"

Editor’s note: Some content of this post was originally posted on March 4, 2014, but has since been upgraded and updated.<\/em><\/p>\n

Here at Turo, we have a great appreciation for the finer things in life, which most certainly\u00a0includes beautifully designed, high-performing cars. Porsche has built a legacy around responsive sports cars with zero-compromise on performance, and the iconic 911 is the crown jewel.<\/p>\n

A history nearly a century in the making<\/span><\/h3>\n

Founded in 1931 by Ferdinand Porsche, the company was initially a part of Volkswagen. Amongst their\u00a0first development assignments was to design a \u201ccar for the people.\u201d This effort would result in the Volkswagen Beetle, one of the best-selling passenger vehicles of all time.<\/span><\/p>\n

It wasn\u2019t until after WWII that Porsche shifted gears and began creating the sports cars it would later be known for. The first of these vehicles was the Porsche 356, which was released to the German market in 1948. Borrowing heavily from the Beetle, the 356 shared many mechanical elements with the Beetle, including its air-cooled, rear-mounted engine.<\/span><\/p>\n

As Porsche models continued to progress over the years, these design elements would become a hallmark of their sports cars. The 911 model was developed as a roomier, more comfortable version of the 356 racing model, and was introduced in the fall of 1963 at the Frankfurt Motor Show, or the <\/span>Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung<\/span>. The 911 is considered by many to be the performance benchmark by which all other sports cars are judged and is the model\u00a0Porsche has used\u00a0to build and evolve its more current models\u2014the Boxster, Carrera, Cayman and Panamera.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Capitalizing on the popularity of the 911 and other Porsche models, the company unveiled its luxury crossover mid-size luxury SUV in 2002, the Cayenne. While market reception for the Cayenne was mixed upon its release, the Cayenne eventually proved its status as a performance vehicle among SUV\u2019s and was praised for its excellent handling and powerful engines.<\/span><\/p>\n

Take your turn behind the wheel<\/span><\/h3>\n

Take a look\u00a0at some of our favorite Porsche 911s available for rent on Turo.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Jeff’s 2009 Porsche 911\u00a0in Boston, MA<\/a>: For a top-notch driving experience, it\u2019s hard to beat a Porsche 911. Jeff\u2019s model comes equipped with a 6-speed manual gearbox, Bose sound, moonroof, and Michelin Pilot Super Sport summer tires.<\/p>\n

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Kent\u2019s 2013 911 Carrera S Cabriolet in San Francisco, CA<\/a>:\u00a0<\/span>While the tail-happy antics of a typical 911 are fun, the stability and control provided by the lowered suspension and increased power in the Carrera allows you to really wring the car out with utter confidence. This sleek example comes equipped with an automatic transmission, a USB hook-up for your phone, and a Bose surround sound system so you can roll around in style.<\/span><\/p>\n

Calvin\u2019s 2009 Cayman in Los Angeles, CA<\/a>: The 911\u2019s mid-engined little brother is one of the best handling sports cars money can buy. Equipped with a 6-speed manual gearbox, iPhone 5 docking connector and free roadside assistance, this hassle-free Germanic speed demon is ready to go when you are.<\/p>\n

Mehmet’s 2011 Cayenne S\u00a0in Chicago, IL<\/a>: A Porsche of a different feather, the Cayenne is a V8 powered brute that brings back the \u201csport\u201d to sport utility vehicles. This particular example has an automatic transmission and a sunroof.<\/p>\n

Samuel\u2019s 2013 Boxster Convertible in Miami<\/span><\/a>: <\/span>If you are planning a vacation in Miami, you might as well treat yourself to the luxury of Samuel\u2019s Porsche Boxster with the top down. You\u2019ll feel the kick of that box engine in the comfort of the roadster style.<\/span><\/p>\n

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