911 1965-1968 2.0L / 912 SWB (F)

The earliest iterations of the 911 boasted a rear-mounted, air-cooled, 2.0ltr (1,991cc) flat-six "boxer" engine, delivering 130PS (96kW; 128 hp), paired with a five-speed manual "Type 901" transmission. Designed with 2+2 seating, reminiscent of the 356, the rear space was notably compact. Ferdinand "Butzi" Porsche, son of Ferdinand "Ferry" Porsche, primarily shaped the car's styling, with Erwin Komenda, the head of Porsche's car body construction department, contributing to the design.

Following the discontinuation of 356 production in 1965, there remained a demand for a four-cylinder car, especially in the USA. Thus, in the same year, Porsche introduced the 912—a slightly scaled-down version of the 911, equipped with the 90 hp (67 kW) engine from the 356.

In 1967, Porsche enhanced the 911 lineup with the introduction of the more potent 160PS (118kW; 158hp) 911S variant. Notably, this model featured alloy wheels from Fuchs, sporting a distinctive 5-leaf design. Concurrently, a high-performance 210PS (154kW; 207 hp) racing version of the 911 engine was developed and utilized in the mid-engined Porsche 904 and Porsche 906 track cars.

Expanding the range further, Porsche unveiled the 110PS (81kW; 108hp) 911T, denoted for "Touring," in October 1967, for the 1968 model year. The 911T effectively succeeded the 912, while the standard 130PS (96kW; 128hp) model received a slight upgrade and was rebranded as the 911L (signifying "Luxus"). The 911L also received enhanced brakes from the S model and became the top-tier version available in North America, where the 911S did not comply with emissions regulations.