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Check out our Longhorn Region website at longhornpca.org and Facebook at facebook.com/groups/longhorn.region/ for more information!Now it's even easier for you to keep in the loop and stay up to date with all we have going on in the Longhorn Region. Our new app allows us to communicate with you better than ever before. You can even receive notications from us for all the latest happenings! Download it today!Editor’s news & Notes BY SHELLEY MATTHEWS, NEWSLETTER EDITOR LH ROUNDUP 3Vaccines are being distributed, Texas no longer “requires” masks although most stores and restau-rants do require them, and restaurants can open at 100%. We’re not out of the woods yet, but there is light ahead. Hopefully we can get back to our recognized normal soon. Events are still tenta-tively being scheduled with hopes that we can soon gather in larger groups. So just bear with us - we will get there.PICTURES! PICTURES! PICTURES! I need your pictures for the Roundup. They don’t have to be from a LHR event. They can be single pictures of just your car in a cool location that I can use on the cover (portrait view is preferred but not mandatory) or can use within the issue. Doesn’t need to be from a big, fancy camera - most of the photos in our issues are from phones! You, of course, will get credit for the photo. Wouldn’t it be cool to see YOUR picture on the cover or in an issue? Send them to me - shelley.l.matthews@gmail.com.Make sure you sign up and attend Fiesta Challenge. It’s our biggest charity event of the year. The si-lent auction will feature a beautiful hand-made Porsche quilt from Sherry Sorbera, a Longhorn men’s jacket, a 16x20 picture from the Big Bend drive back in 2019, various Porsche shirts and much more. If you cannot make it but would like to contribute to our designated charities - SA Food Bank, Meals on Wheels, or SaMMinistries - just go on ClubRegistration.net to the Fiesta Challenge page.Want to be featured in the “Meet the Longhorn” column? Just answer the questions below and send to me - shelley.l.matthews@gmail.com - along with a few photos. Doesn’t need to be long - it’s a great way to introduce yourself and get to know people in the club!Tell us a bit about yourself/family/background?What year did you join PCA?What other regions have you belonged to?What Porsche(s) do you/have you owned?What’s your favorite Porsche memory?What LHR events do you enjoy most?What’s your favorite Porsche?What non-Porsche activities do you enjoy/participate in?
2021 Longhorn Region LeadershipChairsConcours - Jud Walford - jwalford@walfordmarketing.comDriving/Tour - Chuck Bush - csbush@gvtc.comInsurance - TBDMembership - Shelley Matthews - shelley.l.matthews@gmail.comSocial Media - Cleo Garza - cleogarzajr@gmail.comSafety Chair and Dealer Liason - Jack Merrell - 911rcracer@gmail.comTech Sessions - Mike Matthews - mikel.matthews@gmail.comTrack - Jack Merrell - 911scracer@gmail.comWebsite - John Barnes - johnfbarnes@gmail.comElected officialsSusie BushSecretarysecretary@longhornpca.orgRJ WilmothHistorian - Regional & Nationalhistorian@longhornpca.orgJud WalfordPresidentpresident@longhornpca.orgIgnacio FortunoTreasurertreasurer@longhornpca.orgDennis HalmaiPast President past_president@longhornpca.orgJames BrickenVice-Presidentvp@longhornpca.org4 LH ROUNDUP
RJ WilmothHistorian - Regional & Nationalhistorian@longhornpca.orgOn the Coverwww.longhornpca.orgRoundup is published six times per year by the Longhorn Region of the Porsche Club of America. Opinions expressed herein are strictly those of the authors and are not endorsed by the Longhorn Region or Porsche Club of America. PCA regions may reproduce articles from Roundup with proper credit. Longhorn Region board approval is required for any other use of materials. Porsche®, the Porsche crest®, CARRERA® and TARGA® are trademarks of Porsche AG. Forward all publication submissions or to reserve advertising space please contact the Editor, Shelley Matthews at email to: editor@longhornpca.orgCars lining up for the March Autocross. Photo by Amanda Jones.Meet the Sorbera’s - Page 12Track day - Page 13Drive to Junction LH ROUNDUP 5Columns3 Editor’s News & Notes4 Longhorn Leadership6 2021 Calendar7 President’s Corner8 Membership Report9 Anniversaries10 Zone 5 Notes11 Motorsports Ramblings12 Meet the Longhorn18 PCA 22-29 History - Porsche by the NumbersEvents13 Track Day17 Drive to Junction & Twisted Sisters19 Racer’s Lunch19 SA Cars & Coffee20-21 Autocross30 Fiesta Challenge31 Upcoming EventsAdvertisers2 Porsche Center of San Antonio14 Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry15 Harris Hill16 Associated Collision Center30 Jones’ AutowerksBack X-PEL Mar-Apr 2021Vol. 14 - Issue 2
2021 CALENDARLoNghoRN REgioN EvENts2021 EVENTS: Subject to changeFor full calendar and latest information go to www.longhornpca.comApril: 7 - Registration II for Parade opens - 12pm17 - Fiesta Challenge - Concours, Auction and Rally May:1 - Tech Session at Xpel5-9 - Treffen - Scottsdale, AZ22 - Track Day - Harris Hill RacewayJune:13 - Registration for Parade closes - 11:59pm19 - Porsche Cars and Coffee and Drive July:9-17 - Porsche Parade - French Lick, INAugust:TBD - Tech SessionSeptember:11-12 - Boxstoberfest - FredricksburgOctober:9 - Porsche Cars and Coffee and Drive16 - Track Day - Harris Hill Raceway17-21 - Treffen - Kohler, WI23 - PCA Picnic and ConcoursNovember:20 - Track Day - Harris Hill RacewayDecember:TBD - Christmas Party In response to the Coronavirus, the monthly meetings are still cancelled. We hope to start planning meetings as soon as is safe. As of now, autocross, track day, and drives should be safe as we adhere to the Covid restrictions. However, things could change. For the most up-to-date information on LHR events and meetings, please go to longhornpca.org6 LH ROUNDUP
President’s Corner BY JUD WALFORD, LONGHORN REGION PRESIDENT XPEL Tech Day for the Longhorn PCA1 May, 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM,XPEL, 5627 University Heights Ste. 207, San Antonio, TX, 78249 Come and hang out with the XPEL San Antonio Installation team and learn the many ways XPEL can protect your Porsche! There will be a tour, eats & treats as well as demonstrations and information about paint protection lm, automotive window tint, ceramic coating and TracWrap! Before entering the shop, please be prepared to have your temperature taken and maintain compliance with current COVID-19 protocols. Inside, you will cycle through stations demonstrating various ways XPEL protects and visually enhances all types of vehicles. Engage with the XPEL San Antonio team and ask questions about the details and nuances as they show off how these protection options work for your Porsche. Be sure to stay until the end for your chance to win some excellent rafe prizes! Team XPEL San Antonio looks forward to hosting the Longhorn PCA!As always, our best laid plans can go awry, and we are faced with new challenges. That certainly is the case with our Longhorn Porsche Club event plans. We have had to deal with a pandemic over the last year and cancel or postpone many of our cherished gatherings. No Fiesta Challenge, no monthly dinner meetings, no Christmas Party…as with most other things in our post-COVID life, we have had to deal with disappointments. This new year has already been an improvement (in spite of a record freeze) with a drive, a rally, a track day, and an autocross. More is to come soon as we have this year’s version of the Fiesta Challenge on April 17 with a concours and a rally for the benet of some local charities that need our support more than ever this year. Meals on Wheels, San Antonio Food Bank and SAMMinistries are all are struggling to meet the demands of this difcult time in our city. We are happy to make them the recipients of the proceeds of the Fiesta Challenge and we hope you will support them in addition to the club gifts. We have more challenges ahead with a requirement for a new autocross venue and the need for some important chairpersons. I encourage you to get involved with the committees that create and execute the fun events for our club. We need an insurance chairperson to interact with PCA National on covered events. We also need help in locating a ve-acre paved venue for Autocross we can rent. If you would like to get more involved, please contact me or any board member and we will nd a place for you to participate.LONGHORN PCA NEEDS YOU! Jud WalfordLH ROUNDUP 7
Primary members: 490 Aflliate/Family members: 251 Total: 741Jr PCA members: 8New Members as of April 1, 2021Milton Cassreino 2017 911 Carrera 4SBrendan Frey 2017 911 Carrerea SMatt Hartnett 2011 911 Turbo SMark & Beth Horner 2006 Cayman SDavis Jones 1964 356 SCJoel Kennedy 2019 911 GT3 RSJames McNeel 2015 911 CarreraJessee Mireles 2006 911 Carrera 4SFred & Mercedes Philips 2006 911 CarreraAdam Reyes 1989 911 Carrera CabrioletFred Saunders 2003 BoxsterHarold & Lucy Schott 2021 911 Carrera SFrank Thomas 2014 Boxster STransfers In: From:Christopher Campbell 2015 911 Carrera GTS Potomac Transfers Out: To:Charlie Mangan 2021 Hill Country Enrique Quesnel 1975 911S Lone StarMEMBERSHIP REPORT BY SHELLEY MATTHEWS 8 LH ROUNDUP
40 Years (1981) William & Donna Carder 20 Years (2001) Jill DavidsonFrancsico KingMauro & Leslie Scigliano10 Years (2011)Adrian & Darlene GonzalezMaxwell & Michael Imber5 Years (2016)Marck AcunaEric KelnerCharlie ManganKent NabarreteNatalie NathanThomas Otten Tom Talcott 1 Year (2020)Michael BircheldAndrew LongAngelica MerrymanJohn MoormanMark NelsonJason ProoduzCharles Ward I want to remind you of some of the perks of having membership with PCA and the Longhorn Region!Every PCA Membership comes with a free Co-Member that can be your spouse, 18 yr. or older son or daughter, friend, or neighbor. They receive a PCA Membership Card and have the same club rights as the Primary Member. The easiest way to add a Co-Member is to call the PCA National Ofce at 410- 381-0911 or contact me at shelley.l.matthews@gmail.com with their full name and email address. Co-Members are an important part of LHR and are added into our Region’s total member-ship.If you would like a name badge, please contact me with your name (exactly as you want it listed on the badge). Badges are $13.00.As you can see below, I will be adding member’s an-niversaries to the Membership Report - listing the rst year, then in ve year increments. For those with 25+ years, PCA will send out quarterly - a letter, decal, and certicate. If you have an anniversary that qualies and have not received anniversary materials, you can send a request email to anniversary@pca.org.Anniversaries:10 years (2011)Phillip & Mary Caldwel5 Years (2016)Harry Halff1 Year (2020)Sharon CarrollLouis DavilaSteve HurleyMiguel JimenezKevin PhelanLana ReynoldsMarch:april:LH ROUNDUP 9
ZONE 5 NOTES CHUCK BUSH, ZONE 5 REP It has been a busy few months in Zone 5. Most of the regions are getting out and conducting events. Things aren’t back to normal, but folks are being careful, and we haven’t caused any outbreaks that I am aware of! But that is not the case with all car clubs, so I encourage you to continue to be safe and get your COVID shot when you get a chance.There is clearly much demand for events. There has been a lot of participation in region events and PCA National events are lling up in record time. Even this Summer’s Porsche Parade lled all contracted housing in a few hours and the Parade team has been putting folks on a wait list while they try and nd additional housing. Organizing such a large parade while managing COVID restrictions presents other challenges. If are signed up for Parade and you have not seen the 30 March Region Focus on Parade Registration, I encourage you to go online at PCA.org and watch it prior to the Phase II registration on 7 April. Things will be a little different this time, and you need to be prepared.While I encourage you to get out and participate in the national events, including Parade which is practically in our backyard this year, there are a couple of zone-wide events scheduled which you might nd of interest: Boxstoberfest September 10-12 is becoming more of a zone event with more drives and social activities. Run out of Fredericksurg, TX for over 14 years, it is the closest multi-region event and open to all Porsches and PCA members. Stay tuned for additional details.Another popular event in Zone 5 is PCA Palooza. Run out of Eureka Springs, Arkansas, it is a fun event that has been held for over 19 years.I look forward to seeing you out on the road!ChuckZone 5 Rep10 LH ROUNDUP
MOTORSPORT RAMBLINGS BY JACK MERRELL Aging................Yes, we all are, but that is not the subject. I’m addressing aging elements in your car. In the past I have discussed tire aging. Our guidelines for track events indicate that no tire can be over 5 years old. You can find the manufacture date on the sidewall preceded by the DOT. Additionally, there can be no cord showing nor a cracking of the sidewall or tread area. Other aging issues would include brake lines and fuel lines. Brake lines are subjected to pres-sure as you apply your brakes and heat over time. They also are affected by weather as they are exposed to the elements. Fuel lines also age and since they are mostly hidden you don’t see them. Good rule of thumb is if your car is 15 years or older you should thoroughly inspect your fuel lines and strongly consider replacing them. Brake lines I would replace much sooner and if I tracked regu-larly, I would consider stainless steel lines. Now we come to the seat belts. They age also from stains, dirt, body oils and the sun. While there is no requirement to replace them, I would point out that seat belts in all race cars amateur and pro have a five-year life even if they were never subjected to stretching due to sudden stops. If you are going to track your car please inspect your seat belts for any wear, stains, etc. and consider replacing them. Should you have to use them you want them to work. There you have it and I did not mention aging drivers even once. That said there is one other item I would strongly suggest you inspect on a fre-quent basis and that is your wheels. Tracking puts significant side loads on wheels and can result is metal cracking. Forged wheels will bend under stress and cast wheels which most of Porsche OEM wheels are will crack The whole idea is to go on the track with a driver healthy and rested and a car inspected to insure it is as safe as possible to protect you …. just in case.Look forward seeing everyone at our next track day having a safe and enjoyable learning experience.LH ROUNDUP 11
Meet the Longhorn....Michael & Sherry SorberaTell us a bit about yourself/family/background. I’m a retired Air Force programmer working at Lackland AFB as a contractor. We were stationed in Germany for 9 years and while there got “Autobahn” fever! We never owned a Porsche while there, just admired them ying by us! We have seven kids, and nine grandkids. My wife Sherry is an amazing quilter! She made the fantastic Porsche quilt that will be auctioned off at this year’s Fiesta Challenge. We got started in the Porsche world with my father giving me a 1987 944. We enjoyed making many family memories with our kids strapped in the back seats.What year did you join PCA? My card says 2001 but we were doing things with the club for a year before we joined. I’ve been a Longhorn Region President, Vice President, Newsletter editor, and Tour Master.What other regions have you belonged to? None, but we’ve done quite a few events over the years with the Hill Country region. We’ve never been to a Porsche Parade, but hopefully will go this year.What Porsche(s) do you/have you owned? 2003 Dark Blue Metallic C2 Coupe - current 1993 Amazon Green 968 Coupe - (sold) 2002 Speed-Yellow Boxster (sold) 1987 Slate Grey 944 Turbo (sold) 1987 Guards Red 944 (rst Porsche - sold)What’s your favorite Porsche memory? I have sooooo many! One of the most memorable was leading the combined Porsche/Corvette run out to the twisties near Leakey. What a hoot! I especially like ying through the twistiest in my 1993 968 and a brand new Corvette ZR-1 couldn’t keep up with me!!! Yeah Porsche!What LHR events do you enjoy most? Monthly dinner meetings, drives out in the Hill Country, Christmas dinner, and Fiesta Challenge.What’s your favorite Porsche? My current 2003 911 C2 CoupeWhat non-Porsche activities do you enjoy/participate in? Going to quilt shows and watching my wife Sherry win lots of awards!Michael and Sherry at Porsche-gressive dinner in 2004.Michael and George Haile on Porsche/Corvette drive in 2006Daniel taking pictures!Can Michael’s C2 Coupe keep up with the jet? Yep!!12 LH ROUNDUP
Track Day Photos by Mike Matthews & Amanda JonesTrack Day in February was post-poned to March 27 due to the Texas freeze. And even though it started out as a gloomy, foggy morning all drivers were itching to get out and run the repaved track at Harris Hill Raceway. So, after cars were teched to make sure all met safety require-ments, the driver’s meeting went over the new course and standard safety precautions. Cars lined up in their classes and off they went! Everyone had a great time!OOPS!HarrisHillRacewayLH ROUNDUP 13
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Rooted in the history of motor sports and watchmaking, the legendary chronograph that was born to race.It doesn’t just tell time. It tells history. $ %!" "#! %" &" !239148-XX-1.indd 1 9/27/17 5:55:59 PMSATGB_171000_0C2-007.indd 4 9/28/17 10:24:03 AMLH ROUNDUP 15Photos by Mike MatthewsNext Track day - May 22! Watch for signup!
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Drive to Junction and Twisted SistersPictures by Chuck Bush and Mike Matthews On March 13 about 30 cars and their occupants braved a cloudy, gloomy day to enjoy a long drive to Junction for lunch at Coopers BBQ. Then, only the brave continued the drive through the twisty, curvy, Hill Country roads of the Twisted Sisters.Jim Conrad and Mike Vriesenga are ready to drive!The March snowpoca-lypse left the beautiful Hill Country a little dull this spring but it will rebound!Group leader Mike Sorbera checks out the route the old fashioned way.Scenic view stop!Chuck Bush leads the driver’s meet-ing. Listen carefully!Good place for a pit stop!Steve Bonnette’s Boxster smiles at the thought of nally being able to drive top down.LH ROUNDUP 17
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LH ROUNDUP 19HEY - Come join us for the Racer’s Lunch - Everyone’s welcome!!“Lies and Fries” every Wednesday from 11-1at Stonewerks Big Rock Grill 1201 N. Loop 1604 W, San AntonioSan Antonio Cars & Coffee2nd Saturday of the month - 7:30-9:30Fiesta TexasSponsored by Xpel
Autocross ResultsMarch 20, 2021 17 March 2019 RetamaRun Group 212345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q RName Car # Model Class Practice Run 1 Cone Run 2 Cone Run 3 Cone Run 4 Cone Run 5 Cone best Pax ScoreDorsey, Bill 87 Targa GTS ss 40.722 100 34.323 33.859 1 33.272 33.438 33.272 0.822 27.350Wright, Stephen 33 132.714 AS 37.146 36.008 35.316 34.041 1 34.181 34.031 34.031 0.819 27.871Fisher, Peter 15 SS SS 37.259 34.517 34.144 34.685 34.93 35.816 34.144 0.822 28.066Fortuno, Ignacio 112 09 Cay AS 38.231 36.511 38.104 100 34.751 34.566 1 34.28 34.28 0.819 28.075Bush, Chuck 7 08 Box BS 38.879 36.584 34.754 1 34.949 35.01 35.848 34.949 0.814 28.448Grigory, Stephan 9611 CaymanBS 38.669 42.167 100 35.026 44.444 1 37.462 36.491 35.026 0.814 28.511Cassreino,Milton 48 17 Carr S SS 39.983 38.4 34.816 38.182 36.176 35.953 34.816 0.822 28.619Lurz, David 5 17 Box S SS 43.673 40.215 37.541 36.046 39.232 35.828 35.828 0.822 29.451Galbreath, Kiaya 19 15 Boxster BS 44.095 61.385 1 36.579 1 35.944 1 36.038 1 35.357 1 36.357 0.814 29.595Galbreath, Ward 11 Box BS 42.934 37.783 39.315 37.996 37.944 1 36.846 36.846 0.814 29.993Greentree, Steve 83 15 911 SS 40.276 40.203 38.76 38.787 36.864 37.648 1 36.864 0.822 30.302Neiman, Alan 189 2011 911 SS 42.237 38.62 38.537 37.872 37.989 36.89 36.89 0.822 30.324Willman, Michael 77 S2000 X 31.065 32.159 30.965 30.761 30.833 30.761 1.000 30.761Butter, Donovan 54 911 BSP 56.894 38.018 38.585 38.453 37.275 36.665 36.665 0.852 31.239Boudreaux, Bob 19 13 Box BS 41.889 39.538 40.31 39.971 39.704 38.538 38.538 0.814 31.370Del Toro, Fred 27 Box X 32.41531.7831.517 43.488 100 32.041 31.455 31.455 1.000 31.455Jennie, Scott 12 GT3 SS 43.728 100 37.989 1 38.31 38.997 38.124 1 38.31 0.822 31.491Centanni, Jerry 58 Vette X 32.897 32.97 32.414 33.461 32.567 32.369 32.369 1.000 32.369Jennie, Susan 45Macan GTSBS 67.535 51.631 43.553 39.773 39.47 1 39.498 1 39.773 0.814 32.375Ryan, Paul 177 S2000 X 54.632 32.494 34.034 100 32.385 32.385 32.347 1 32.385 1.000 32.385Metzger, Paul 46 Ford Fiesta X 34.973 33.542 33.501 33.122 33.314 33.122 1.000 33.122Mullen, Mike 13 14 Car S X 34.963 32.816 100 32.278 100 33.65 33.801 33.65 1.000 33.650Farnham, Steve 47 GT4 x 35.234 34.617 34.225 34.041 34.08 34.041 1.000 34.041Walford, Jud 30.12 06 Carr S SS 83.759 57.791 52.087 1 48.419 48.568 42.33 42.33 0.822 34.795Lewis, Rodney 3 02 Box S CS 43.217 46.244 50.329 1 44.817 43.736 42.34 1 43.34 0.809 35.062Lau, Vanessa 56 fiesta x 36.275 36.294 36.296 35.704 36.302 35.704 1.000 35.704Falcon, Rodney 20 13 Carrera SS 83.27 68.95 100 44.439 45.007 44.175 45.159 44.175 0.822 36.312Mitchell, Stephen 30 Audi X 43.815 42.126 40.581 100 41.91 100 40.273 100 42.126 1.000 42.126Bennette, Maggie 0 15 Pana FS 64.71 60.885 56.544 57.953 55.64 52.687 52.687 0.804 42.3602020 Autocross Awards 1st PlaceMike Mullen2nd PlaceSteve Wright3rd PlaceBill DorseyPhotos by Jud Walford20 LH ROUNDUP
Photos by Mike Matthews and Amanda JonesAutocross... in motionBeautiful day to autocross!#20’s ready to try out the course#48 gets ready to take his turnThe GTS watches and waitsThe track master gets ready to test his course#20 sweeps around the cone like a pro!#96 out for a stroll.#15 hits some dust.LH ROUNDUP 21
Porscheby theNumbersRJ WilmothPCA National HistorianWhen is a 911 a 993 or 964?The eight generations of the Porsche 911Porsche22 LH ROUNDUP
Alpha-Numeric SoupThe Basics I have been asked more than once to explain all those Porsche model numbers to the new folks in the club. This is not an all exclusive list of every variaon, but rather a basic guide to the major dierences. I’ll refer to North American model years. A more detailed descripon of each generaon is available on the PCA website. Go to the search box and type “Model Guides:”- note the colon! So, when is a 911 actually a 964, 993 or ve other numbers that I will talk about later?Let’s go back to the beginning for a moment. The Begining Ferdinand Porsche (1875-1951) worked from 1898 through 1930 as an engineer and designer for many automove companies, including ones that would become Mercedes Benz and Auto Union (Audi). On April 25, 1931 he started his own company. “Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Gesellscha mit beschränkter Haung, Konstrukon und Beratung für Motoren- und Fahrzeugbau”, easy for him to say. (Construcon and consulng for engine and vehicle construcon). Their rst successful design was the Type 7 for automaker Wanderer, one of the four rings in the Auto Union/Audi emblem.Then as now, Porsche designed many things besides cars, and works with a variety of compa-nies. An example would be Harley-Davidson collaborang with Porsche Engineering to develop-ing the engine/drivetrain for their V-Rod motorcycle.Type Numbers The Porsche design type numbers connued in a basically chronolog-ical order for many years. Shortly aer World War 2 the rst car to carry the Porsche name, the Type 356, was built in Gmund Austria. Ferdinand Porsche was imprisoned in France at the me. His son, Ferdinand Anton Ernst Porsche (1909 –1998), beer known as Ferry Porsche was the man behind the 356 project.LH ROUNDUP 23
356 Replacement First, a lile 911 history.Porsche started to work on a 356 replacement in 1959 under the name T-7 (Type 754) and it was to be a true four-seater. The front will look familiar, not so the back.Type 901 As the design progressed it was changed to a 2+2 fastback, and it became the Type 901. What happened to the rest of the numbers?Porsche type numbers were in the 800 series in the early 60’s when they decided to share VW’s parts computer system. The only number group available was the 900 series. So, the new car was to be the 901.French automaker Peugeot objected, claiming the rights to three-digit numbers with a zero in the mid-dle. Porsche had already built (but not delivered) around eighty 901’s. The easy x was to change 901 to 911. Porsche’s internal code numbers for the eight generaons of the 911 are used by the factory, automo-ve publicaons, and enthusiasts to disnguish them from each other. I’ll try to sck to US versions.In producon for over y-ve years at some point the markeng people took over from numbering designs in sequence.PorschePorsche24 LH ROUNDUP
Gen 1 1964-73. Just called the 911. Leers following “911” started appearing in 67, 911S. In 68 the 911L, then from 69 to 73 the 911T, 911E and 911S. These leers signied dierent horse-power and/or equipment. E was for Einspritzung (fuel injecon). These cars are now referred to as “Long Hoods”.Gen 2 1974-89. Commonly referred to as the “G” series. Yes, there’s a reason for the “G”, but not if I’m going to keep this simple! These are the “Impact bumper” cars. There are three major dierences in this group. 74-77 are referred to as the narrow bodies. 78-83 is the 911SC, a 3-li-ter engine and wider rear fenders. 84-89 was no longer labeled as a 911 but got the Carrera badge and another engine bump to 3.2 liters.PorscheNow is when it gets interesting, or complicatedPCA-David Wade1965 911G seriesG seriesLH ROUNDUP 25
Gen 3 1989-1994. The Type 964. Almost all mechanical’s and suspension were new, but the body stayed the same except for the bumpers, now more integrated without the rubber bellows on the corners. New 3.6 dual plug engines. Tip-tronic automac transmission available starng in 1991. Two or four-wheel drive models labeled Carrera 2 or Carrera 4.Gen 4 1995-98. Type 993. The last air cooled 911’s. Major redesigned rear suspension. Cleaner body design, especially the front. The air-cooled purists consider this the last “Real” 911.PCA-Brian McNamaraPCA-Eric Meyer964 964 99326 LH ROUNDUP
Gen 5 1999-04. Type 996, rst water cooled 911. The rst enrely new plaorm and engine, some would say the rst modern, 911.Gen 6 2005-2012. Type 997, mainly a re-design of the body, looking more like earlier 911’s (especially the 993). Frequently broken down into two groups as follows: 997.1, 2005-08, and 997.2, 2009-2012. The 997.2 got a completely new engine and the oponal PDK transmission. PDK stands for Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe, or Porsche “dual-clutch transmission.” GTS trim introduced in 2011.PCA-Christopher DryerPCA-RJ Wilmoth 996 997LH ROUNDUP 27
Gen 7 2012-2019. Type 991. Everyone knew a new 911 was coming in 2012 and expect-ed it to be called the 998. Porsche fooled every-one with the 991 designaon. The 991 was an enrely new plaorm, with just the basic engine and transmission carried over. Like the 997 above these are broken down into two groups, 991.1 and 991.2 because of a major engine change. 2017 brought all new, 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged at-six engines.The 991 revives the use of “911” on the rear of the car as well as Carrera.Late 997’s and early 991’s were sold side by side as 2012 models. The four-wheel drive and Turbo 991’s weren’t available unl later in 2012. So, you may see both 997 and 991’s correctly listed as 2012 models.Gen 8 2020 - present. Type 992. Another enrely new plaorm, but sll only the fourth since 1963. Just the basic engine and transmission carried over. Porsche began selling the 992 early in 2019 but listed them as 2020 models.PorschePorsche992 99128 LH ROUNDUP
A lot changed over the yearsThere were turbo versions of the last seven generaons of 911’s. The early (1975-89) Turbo’s are referred to as Type 930. There are various “special” models among the 911 series. Some that you may see are Carrera RS, RS America, Speedster, GT-2, GT-3 and GT3RS.And just to add to the fun most (but not all) can be had as a coupe, Targa, or converble. A choice of rear wheel or four-wheel drive is and opon on many models. Porsche’s web site showed een dif-ferent 911 models available the last me I looked.When in doubt, just call it a 911PorscheLH ROUNDUP 29
19Jones’ Autowerks Inc11010 Iota Dr, San Antonio, TX, 78217Jonesautowerks@sbcglobal.netPhone (210)-657-1111 Specializing in PorscheFax (210)-657-4828 service for over 40 yearsBob Jones Bill JonesMaintenanceEngine & TransmissionSuspensionRace PreparationComponent ServiceBrakesDate Event Location SponsorSep 201-22 DE MSR MaverickOct 26-27 Club Race/DE ECR MaverickNov 9-10 DE MSR MaverickTWS = Texas World Speedway College Station ECR = NW of DentonHallett = Tulsa, OK MSR Cresson = S of Ft WorthCVAR = Corinthian Vintage Auto Racing H2R = Harris Hill Road, San MarcosRGV = Rio Grande Valley airport NPR = No Problem RacewayNext Longhorn Region Autocross Oct 19th Retama Park in SelmaNov 9th Retama Park in SelmaNext Longhorn High Speed Track OrientationSep 28th Harris Hill Road in San MarcosNext SASCA Autocross September 15Check website (www.sasca.org) for 2013 scheduleFiesta Challenge April 17-18, 2021 Porsche of San Antonio Dealership Activities: April 17 - Concours, Auction, Rally April 18 - Autocross Some auction items30 LH ROUNDUP
19Jones’ Autowerks Inc11010 Iota Dr, San Antonio, TX, 78217Jonesautowerks@sbcglobal.netPhone (210)-657-1111 Specializing in PorscheFax (210)-657-4828 service for over 40 yearsBob Jones Bill JonesMaintenanceEngine & TransmissionSuspensionRace PreparationComponent ServiceBrakesDate Event Location SponsorSep 201-22 DE MSR MaverickOct 26-27 Club Race/DE ECR MaverickNov 9-10 DE MSR MaverickTWS = Texas World Speedway College Station ECR = NW of DentonHallett = Tulsa, OK MSR Cresson = S of Ft WorthCVAR = Corinthian Vintage Auto Racing H2R = Harris Hill Road, San MarcosRGV = Rio Grande Valley airport NPR = No Problem RacewayNext Longhorn Region Autocross Oct 19th Retama Park in SelmaNov 9th Retama Park in SelmaNext Longhorn High Speed Track OrientationSep 28th Harris Hill Road in San MarcosNext SASCA Autocross September 15Check website (www.sasca.org) for 2013 schedulePorsche Cars and Coffee & DriveJune 19Tech Sessionat Xpel9:30-12:305627 University HeightsSt. 207San Antonio(see page 7 for more details)May 1, 2021Track DayHarris Hill RacewayMay 22Go to longhornpca.org for information on all upcoming eventsFiesta Challengeat Porsche of SAConcours Registration 7:30-9Judging 10:00Silent AuctionLunchRally first car out at 1:30April 17, 2021Upcoming EventsLH ROUNDUP 31
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