Porsche 911 2.0 S
(1966 - 1969)
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For the 1967 model year, Porsche reduced the standard equipment of the 911 in order to differentiate it more clearly from the new top-of-the-range 911 S model. However, this brought it much closer to the 912, from which it differed only in terms of its larger engine. Although the Porsche 911 remained an outstanding sports car as a result, it was no longer such a tempting proposition in terms of price. This test report from 1966 explains why.
Paul Frère's comparative test, in which the Belgian racing driver and journalist compared the Lamborghini 400 GT with its rivals, the Ferrari 330 GTC and Porsche 911 S, in 1966, comprises almost 30,000 letters. The author was well aware that the Porsche was actually in a different league, but found that the much cheaper car from Zuffenhausen could keep up surprisingly well with the two hot hatches from Italy. This article reproduces the original wording of the Motor-Revue test and is illustrated with historical pictures of the three vehicles.
A Porsche has always been not only a good car, but also a status symbol. That's why there was a danger that people would buy the 911 S who would rather not. This test report explains why a normal driver could quickly reach the limits of performance with the 911 S.
In 1965, Porsche presented the first targa, a safety cabriolet for the future. Fifty years later, four generations of 911 with targa bows invite comparison and show how and where vehicle technology has developed the most. This driving report shows four generations of Porsche 911 targa in pictures and compares driving impressions over five decades.
Even the first Porsche 911 (originally called the 901) with 130 hp was not weak, but in the summer of 1966 the Zuffenhausen-based company presented the S model with 160 hp at 6600 rpm. "From racing to the road" could be taken literally here, but the 911 S was by no means averse to everyday use. This vehicle report looks back at the history of the early 911 S and shows it in historical and current pictures.
In the winter of 1968/69, the magazine 'hobby' was given the opportunity to test a brand new Porsche 911 S with fuel injection and 170 hp that had just been run in. And the enthusiasm was great, despite the infernal noise and loss of comfort. This report reproduces the original wording of the test report together with restored pictures.
With the model update in 1969 and the switch from Solex carburetors to mechanical Bosch fuel injection, the Porsche 911 L became the 911 E. This more comfort-oriented model was particularly popular with the "Sportomatic", a semi-automatic four-speed gearbox with torque converter. This historical test report clarifies whether the gearbox deserves this name and how the 911 drives with just two pedals.
Current market prices for Porsche 911 2.0 S
Coupe, 131 PS, 1991 cm3
Targa, 131 PS, 1991 cm3
Coupe, 160 PS, 1991 cm3
Targa, 160 PS, 1991 cm3
Coupe, 110 PS, 1991 cm3
Targa, 110 PS, 1991 cm3
Coupe, 131 PS, 1991 cm3
Targa, 131 PS, 1991 cm3
Coupe, 140 PS, 1991 cm3
Targa, 140 PS, 1991 cm3
Coupe, 170 PS, 1991 cm3
Targa, 170 PS, 1991 cm3
Coupe, 110 PS, 1991 cm3
Targa, 110 PS, 1991 cm3
Coupe, 125 PS, 2195 cm3
Targa, 125 PS, 2195 cm3
Coupe, 155 PS, 2195 cm3
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Auctioned vehicles of Porsche 911 2.0 S
| Brand | Model | Year | Status | Auction name | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche 911 2.0 S 1968 Sold Bonhams Goodwood Revival (September 10, 2016) |
911 2.0 S | 1968 | Sold | Bonhams Goodwood Revival (September 10, 2016) | |
| Porsche 911 2.0 S 1967 Sold Bonhams The Zoute Sale (October 6, 2017) |
911 2.0 S | 1967 | Sold | Bonhams The Zoute Sale (October 6, 2017) | |
| Porsche 911 2.0 S 1968 Withdrawn Silverstone Auctions The Silverstone Classic Sale 2015 (July 26, 2015) |
911 2.0 S | 1968 | Withdrawn | Silverstone Auctions The Silverstone Classic Sale 2015 (July 26, 2015) | |
| Porsche 911 2.0 S Soft-Window Targa 1967 Sold Gooding & Co. Pebble Beach (August 13, 2021) |
911 2.0 S Soft-Window Targa | 1967 | Sold | Gooding & Co. Pebble Beach (August 13, 2021) | |
| Porsche 911 2.0 S 1967 Not Sold Artcurial Automobilia Rétromobile 2016 (February 5, 2016) |
911 2.0 S | 1967 | Not Sold | Artcurial Automobilia Rétromobile 2016 (February 5, 2016) | |
| Porsche 911 2.0 S 1969 Sold Bonhams The Quail Lodge Sale (August 14, 2015) |
911 2.0 S | 1969 | Sold | Bonhams The Quail Lodge Sale (August 14, 2015) | |
| Porsche 911 2.0 S 1967 Sold Gooding & Co. Amelia Island (March 4, 2022) |
911 2.0 S | 1967 | Sold | Gooding & Co. Amelia Island (March 4, 2022) | |
| Porsche 911 2.0 S 1969 Sold Gooding & Co. Amelia Island (March 9, 2018) |
911 2.0 S | 1969 | Sold | Gooding & Co. Amelia Island (March 9, 2018) | |
| Porsche 911 2.0 S 1967 Sold Bonhams The Scottsdale Auctions (January 15, 2015) |
911 2.0 S | 1967 | Sold | Bonhams The Scottsdale Auctions (January 15, 2015) | |
| Porsche 911 2.0 S 1967 Not Sold Gooding & Co. Pebble Beach (August 18, 2023) |
911 2.0 S | 1967 | Not Sold | Gooding & Co. Pebble Beach (August 18, 2023) |
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