For many people,  911 is likely the first thing that comes to mind when they say “sports car.” Porsche’s inimitable speed machine is perhaps most remarkable for how incredibly consistent it has remained over the decades. Regardless of how new or old it is, no one would ever mistake a 911 for anything else. Although the current version is much faster, more luxurious, heavier and larger than the 1960’s original, put them next to each other and you will see the great resemblance.

The first Porsche 911 was produced in 1964. In addition to its iconic shape, other fundamental characteristics of  911 include the use of a horizontally-opposed “boxer” engine and the car’s rear-engine layout. It is not the only car to ever had its engine behind the rear axle ( Delorean DMC-12 and Volkswagen Beetle are two other examples,) it is an uncommon location. Porsche has been refining this unique configuration over the years, though.