In 1964, after a fair amount of success in motor-racing with various models including the 550 Spyder, and with the 356 needing a major re-design, the company launched the Porsche 911: another air-cooled, rear-engined sports car, this time with a six-cylinder "boxer" engine.
En 1964, logo dun razoable éxito no automobilismo con varios modelos, incluíndo o 550 Spyder, e co 356 necesitando dun redeseño importante, a compañía puxo en marcha o 911, outro coche deportivo con motor refrixerado por aire, motor traseiro, esta vez con seis cilindros motor "boxer".