A Look Back at the Air-Cooled Porsche 911
Automotive blog Top Speed has published an excellent history of the air-cooled Porsche 911, focusing on its rich racing history as well as its everyday drivability.
The main takeaways:
- The iconic air-cooled Porsche 911 holds a rich racing pedigree, dominating tracks worldwide for decades with its agility and performance.
- The Porsche Carrera RS, a racing legend, boasts enhancements over the standard 911 S, reflecting Porsche's commitment to lightweight construction and motorsport excellence.
- The transition from air-cooled to water-cooled engines was driven by the pursuit of greater horsepower and emissions compliance, marking the end of an era.
"As a symbol of automotive innovation and driving pleasure, the air-cooled Porsche 911 is considered by many the perfect classic sports car to own and drive," wrote the editors.
We couldn't agree more! That's why Isringhausen Porsche proudly offers air-cooled 911s as part of our pre-owned inventory.