G-series — 911
A 2024 drive in a 911 G-Series is a revelation.
The story of the Porsche 911 G-Series is one of endurance, born from a need to survive and ultimately becoming the longest-running generation in the car's history. The Birth of the "Impact Bumper" (1974) 911 g-series
For the first 15 years of the G-Series, Porsche used the "915" transmission. The 915 is notchy, has a long throw, and requires a deliberate (slow) shift. It feels vintage. A 2024 drive in a 911 G-Series is a revelation
It’s not fast. It’s violent . The flat-six howls right behind your ears, a mechanical cacophony of fan belts, chain tensioners, and induction roar. You don't listen to music; you listen to the engine tell you its mood. The 915 is notchy, has a long throw,
1975 saw the birth of the 930 Turbo . With its massive "whale tail" spoiler and wide rear arches, it became a poster car for speed and a reputation for being a "widowmaker."