On this episode of The Pacenotes, we cover the differences between Longhood 911 models. Porsche 911's can have small quirks that make big differences in both cost and performance.

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PACENOTES - EPISODE NINE

Early 911 Models & Trim Levels

911 (MY 1965-67)

0 Series

• Carbureted (Solex 65-66, Weber 67+) 2.0L motor (130hp)
• Bumpers with chrome-plated bumper guards (rubber pads added in 1967)
• Chrome plated grill on rear deck lid
• Chrome plated horn grills (4 screws 64-65, 2 screw 66+)
• Round chrome-plated Durant mirrors (small)
• Narrow deco trim
• Gold colored Porsche logo 
• Gold 911 emblem, slanted; centered and straight on 66+ 
• Wiper blades rest on passenger side
• Vented door wing windows
• Green lettering/numbers on gauges
• Targa: brushed steel roll-over bar, removable soft top, foldable plastic window

911 S (MY 1967-73)

Due to various engine modifications, the sports version of the 911 initially had a power output of 160hp, ultimately increasing to 190 hp. In addition to superior equipment, the S model was the first 911 to be given Fuch forged aluminum alloy rims with their distinctive 5-spoke design and vented brake discs.

0/A Series (67-68)

• Wide deco trim, aluminum rocker trim
• Gold colored Porsche and model emblems, centered and straight 
• Wiper blades rest on driver side (68+)
• White lettering/numbers on gauges (68+)
• 7,200 RPM tachometer
• Aluminum interior trim
• Weber IDS carburetors
• 4.5x15 Fuchs in 1967, 5.5x15 Fuchs in 1968

911 T (MY 1968-73)

The "Touring" version became the new entry-level model in the 911 family, initially developing 110 hp and later 130 hp. Its equipment matched that of the four-cylinder 912 model. One of the ways in which it could be distinguished from more powerful models was the fact that it had a silver rather than a gold logo.

911 L (MY 1968)

With the introduction of the T version as the new standard model, with a less powerful engine and 4-speed manual transmission, the previous 911 was renamed the 911 L. The engine remained unchanged, however the model featured the trim of the S models.

911 E (MY 1969-73) 

The existing 2.0-litre engines entered their final year of construction in MY 1969 and were replaced by new 2.2-litre engines. The L version was renamed the 911 E (Einspritzung) following the introduction of the new generation of fuel injected engines and delivered power outputs of between 140 hp and 165 hp.

A/B Series (68-69)

• Bumpers with chrome-plated bumper guards and rubber pads
• Eliminated front bumper weights
• Chrome plated grill on rear deck lid
• Chrome plated horn grills 
• Round chrome-plated Durant mirrors (large)
• Narrow deco trim
• Porsche and 911 emblems, centered and straight (silver for T, gold for E and S)
• White lettering/numbers on gauges
• Wiper blades rest on driver side
• 6x15 Fuch wheels and alloy front calipers on S models
• Targa: brushed steel roll-over bar with vents , removable soft top, foldable plastic window (fixed safety glass window in 69)

C/D Series (1970-71)

• Door handles feature trigger lever versus push button
• Carbureted (Zenith) 2.2L motor (123hp)

E Series (1972)

• MFI fuel injection (now standard on all US models) 2.4L motor
• 915 transmission with “H pattern”
• Removal of front bumper guards
• Split chin front bumpers on S models
• Black anodized grill on rear deck lid with chrome “2.4” emblem
• Black anodized Porsche and 911 emblems
• External oil filler

F Series (1973)

• US cars equipped with K-Jetronic/CIS (Continuous FI) halfway through MY 73
• Black plastic horn grills
• Black plastic grill on rear deck lid
• Rectangular (flag) side mirrors
• Front and rear rubber bumperettes
• 6x15 ATS alloy “cookie cutter” wheels replace steel wheels
• Split chin front bumper on E models
• Small plastic front spoiler on S models