NHTSA ID Number: 10189921
Manufacturer Communication Number: No. D4a
TSB/Document Date: 2021-04-06
Summary
Historical information on Porsche
product evolution.
All
Product Knowledge
17
D4a
Binder - PPK, Group 16-18
This bulletin replaces bulletin Group 17,
Porsche Evolution – 1948-2021
#D4a, dated 06-03-2020.
The following illustrations are based on the four poster set “Evolution Porsche 1948-2006”. Throughout Porsche history, new model
introductions have generally not followed the “normal” model year introduction cycle (September - August).
Combine this with varying world-wide introduction and availability, there are discrepancies in Model Year vs. Production Year from one
market to another. In order to reduce any confusion, we have used the term “Period of Production” to indicate the general year of
production.
Since this listing is only intended for general identification and familiarity purposes, the vehicle identification number (VIN) should be
utilized to positively identify Porsche Vehicles.
Note!
Not all models listed in this reference chart were offered and/or available to the North American market.
Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG is the owner of numerous trademarks, both registered and unregistered, including without limitation the Porsche Crest®, Porsche®, Boxster®, Carrera®, Cayenne® Cayman®, Macan®, Panamera®, Speedster®,
Spyder®, Tiptronic®, VarioCam®, PCM®, PDK®, 911®, RS®, 4S®, 718®, 918 Spyder®, FOUR UNCOMPROMISED®, and the model numbers and distinctive shapes of the Porsche automobiles such as, the federally registered 911 and
Boxster automobiles. The third party trademarks contained herein are the properties of their respective owners. Porsche Cars North America, Inc. believes the specifications to be correct at the time of printing. However, specifications, standard equipment and options are subject to change without notice. Some options may be unavailable when a car is built. Some vehicles may be shown with non-U.S. equipment. Please ask your authorized Porsche dealer for
advice concerning the current availability of options and verify the optional equipment that you ordered. Porsche recommends seat belt usage and observance of traffic laws at all times.
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© 2021 Porsche Cars North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Reproduction or translation in whole or in part is not permitted without
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Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG is the owner of numerous trademarks, both registered and unregistered, including, without limitation, the
Porsche Crest®, Porsche®, Boxster®, Carrera®, Cayenne®, Cayman®, Macan®, Panamera®, Taycan®, PCM™, PDK®, 911®, 718®, 4S®, RS®
and the model numbers and the distinctive shapes of the Porsche automobiles, such as the federally registered 911 and Boxster automobiles in the US. The third party trademarks contained herein are the property of their respective owners. All text, images, and other
content in this publication are protected by copyright. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means
without prior written permission of Porsche Cars North America, Inc. Porsche Cars North America, Inc. and its affiliates believe the
specifications to be correct at the time of printing. However, specifications, standard equipment, and options are subject to change
without notice. Some options may be unavailable when any particular car is built. Some vehicles may be shown with equipment that is
not available in the US or Canada. Please ask your authorized Porsche dealer for advice concerning the current availability of options
and verify that your vehicle includes the optional equipment you ordered. Porsche recommends seat belt usage and observance of traffic laws at all times.
Part Number - PNA EVO 011
Edition - 3/21
Part Number - PNA EVO 011
Porsche Evolution – 1948-2021
The following illustrations are based on the four poster set “Evolution Porsche 1948-2006”. Throughout Porsche history, new model
introductions have generally not followed the “normal” model year introduction cycle (September - August).
Combine this with varying world-wide introduction and availability, there are discrepancies in Model Year vs. Production Year from one
market to another. In order to reduce any confusion, we have used the term “Period of Production” to indicate the general year of production.
Since this listing is only intended for general identification and familiarity purposes, the vehicle identification number (VIN) should be
utilized to positively identify Porsche Vehicles.
Note!
Not all models listed in this reference chart were offered and/or available to the North American market.
Porsche Evolution
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Notes
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Porsche Evolution
356 – The ‘50s
Model Types:
356 - Nr. 1 - Roadster
Engine Displacement:
1100 cc
Period of Availability:
1948
Model Types:
356/2 - Gmünd Coupe
Engine Displacement:
1100 cc
Period of Availability:
1948-51
Model Types:
356/2 - Gmünd Cabriolet
Engine Displacement:
1100 cc
Period of Availability:
1949-50
Model Types:
356 - Coupe
Engine Displacement:
1100 cc
Period of Availability:
1950-54
Model Types:
Engine Displacement:
356 - 1100/1300/1300 S/1500/1500 S Cabriolet
1100/1300/1500 cc
Period of Availability:
1950-55
Model Types:
356 - 1500 SL - Coupe
Engine Displacement:
1500 cc
Period of Availability:
1952
Model Types:
356 - 1500 S - America Roadster
Engine Displacement:
1500 cc
Period of Availability:
1952-53
Model Types:
356 - 1500/1500 S - Speedster
Engine Displacement:
1500 cc
Period of Availability:
1954-55
Porsche Evolution
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356/550 – The ‘50s - ‘60s
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Model Types:
550/550 A - 1500 RS Spyder
Engine Displacement:
1500 cc
Period of Availability:
1954-57
Model Types:
Engine Displacement:
356 A - 1300/S, 1500 GS Carrera, 1600 GS
Carrera de Luxe, 1600/S - Coupe
1300/1500/1600 cc
Period of Availability:
1956-59
Model Types:
Engine Displacement:
356 A - 1300/S, 1500 GS Carrera, 1600 GS
Carrera de Luxe, 1600/S - Cabriolet
1300/1500/1600 cc
Period of Availability:
1956-59
Model Types:
Engine Displacement:
356A - 1500 GS Carrera, 1600/1600 S Speedster
1500/1600 cc
Period of Availability:
1956-59
Model Types:
356 A - 1500/1600 GS Carrera - Coupe
Engine Displacement:
1500/1600 cc
Period of Availability:
1958-59
Model Types:
Engine Displacement:
356 A - 1500/1600 S GT/1600 GS Carrera GT Speedster
1500/1600 cc
Period of Availability:
1958-59
Model Types:
356 A - 1600/1600 S - Convertible D
Engine Displacement:
1600 cc
Period of Availability:
1959
Model Types:
Engine Displacement:
356 B - 1600/1600 S/Super 90/2000 GS
Carrera 2 - Coupe
1600/2000 cc
Period of Availability:
1960-63
Porsche Evolution
356 – The ‘60s
Engine Displacement:
356 B - 1600/1600 S/Super 90/2000 GS
Carrera 2 - Cabriolet
1600/2000 cc
Period of Availability:
1960-63
Model Types:
356 B - 1600/1600 S - Roadster
Engine Displacement:
1600 cc
Period of Availability:
1960-63
Model Types:
356 B - 1600 GS Carrera GTL Abarth - Coupe
Engine Displacement:
1600 cc
Period of Availability:
1960
Model Types:
356 B - 1600 GS Carrera, Super 90 - Coupe
Engine Displacement:
1600 cc
Period of Availability:
1960-61
Model Types:
Engine Displacement:
356 B - 1600/1600 S, Super 90 - Hardtop
Coupe
1600 cc
Period of Availability:
1961-63
Model Types:
356 B - 2000 GS Carrera 2 GT - Coupe
Engine Displacement:
2000 cc
Period of Availability:
1962-63
Model Types:
Engine Displacement:
356 C - 1600C/1600SC, 2000 GS Carrera 2 Coupe
1600/2000 cc
Period of Availability:
1964-65
Model Types:
Engine Displacement:
356 C - 1600C/1600SC, 2000 GS Carrera 2 Cabriolet
1600/2000 cc
Period of Availability:
1964-65
Model Types:
Porsche Evolution
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356/901/904/911/912/914 – The ‘60s - ‘70s
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Model Types:
904 Carrera GTS
Engine Displacement:
2.0 l
Period of Availability:
1964-65
Model Types:
901/911 - Coupe
Engine Displacement:
2.0 l
Period of Availability:
901 (1963), 911 (1964-67)
Model Types:
912 - Coupe
Engine Displacement:
1.6 l (4 cyl.)
Period of Availability:
1966-69
Model Types:
911/E/L/T 2.0, 911 S 2.0 - Targa
Engine Displacement:
2.0 l
Period of Availability:
1966-69
Model Types:
912 - Targa
Engine Displacement:
1.6 l (4 cyl.)
Period of Availability:
1966-68
Model Types:
911 E/L/S/T 2.0 - Coupe
Engine Displacement:
2.0 l
Period of Availability:
1968-69
Model Types:
911 R - Coupe
Engine Displacement:
2.4 l
Period of Availability:
1968
Model Types:
914
Engine Displacement:
1.7/2.0 l (4 Cyl.)
Period of Availability:
1969-73 (1.7 1969-73, 2.0 1973)
Porsche Evolution
911/914/916 – The ‘70s
Model Types:
911 E/S/T 2.2 - Coupe
Engine Displacement:
2.2 l
Period of Availability:
1970-71
Model Types:
911 E/S/T 2.2 - Targa
Engine Displacement:
2.2 l
Period of Availability:
1970-71
Model Types:
914/6
Engine Displacement:
2.0 l (6 cyl.)
Period of Availability:
1969-72
Model Types:
916
Engine Displacement:
2.4 l (6 cyl.)
Period of Availability:
1971-72
Model Types:
911 E/S/T 2.4 - Coupe
Engine Displacement:
2.4 l
Period of Availability:
1972-73
Model Types:
911 E/S/T 2.4 - Targa
Engine Displacement:
2.4 l
Period of Availability:
1972-73
Model Types:
914
Engine Displacement:
1.8/2.0 l (4 Cyl.)
Period of Availability:
1974-76
Model Types:
911 RS
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