2006 Porsche 911 Carrera Road Test

Based on the Speedster, the first Carreras came onto the scene in 1955. Porsche chose to name these sporty models after the Carrera Panamerica races in which they were so successful. Production stopped in 1966, but the company brought back the name in 1973 for its lightened 911S. Five hundred units of this Carrera were initially supposed to be built; instead, there were more than 1000, good enough to qualify the car for the GT3 class. Throughout the years, Porsche has always used the name Carrera to describe its sportier 911 coupes. Then, in 1998, the Carrera 4 rolled off the assembly lines. Many Porsche enthusiasts claim it's the ultimate Porsche for the road, capable of tackling all 4 seasons and all road conditions.