Porsche Moments: Wind In The Hair Motoring

In the evolution of the Porsche 911 from an idiosyncratic sports car into the driving machine of our time, the icon has become the microcosm of the brand as a whole. The car handles approaches to second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth gear curves very nicely–a real advantage of the lightweight construction, rear wheel drive, engine placed over the rear axle. The Porsche 911 combines sportiness with suitability, tradition with innovation, exclusivity with social acceptance and design with functionality. The Porsche 911 has always been devoted to performance principle, with racing sports serving as a test lab for innovation. But more than anything else, the 911 is the heart of the Porsche brand. It is the yardstick by which all sports cars are measured. If you listen carefully, you can hear the engine laughing as the Porsche drives on.