Description
The body design of the Porsche 1974 was redesigned for the first time for the 911 model year. The most striking feature of this 911 generation is the higher positioned bumper, equipped with black rubber bumpers. Between the rear lights of the G model is a red panel and a Porsche logo in red or black, depending on the model year. Next to the rear license plate are two large bumpers with integrated license plate lighting. The higher positioned bumpers with rubber bumpers of the G model were the result of stricter approval requirements in the USA. With the introduction of these rules, bumpers had to be able to absorb energy when colliding with a solid obstacle at a speed of up to 8 km/h (5 mph) without causing damage to the bodywork. To meet this requirement, the bumpers for the USA market were attached to the body via hydraulic crash energy dampers. For models not for the USA market, more economical impact energy absorption pipes were fitted in place of the hydraulic impact energy dampers. These had to be replaced after a rear-end collision. However, the collision energy dampers could be ordered as an optional extra.
The 911 and 911 S had chrome window frames and door handles. They were equipped with 15″ cast aluminum rims from ATS as standard.
The standard 911 model had chrome-plated exterior mirrors up to and including model year 1975. From model year 1976 onwards, larger, electrically adjustable exterior mirrors, painted in the body color, were installed. Only the 911 S had chrome exterior mirrors in model year 1974.
The standard 911 model had a 6-cylinder boxer engine with a displacement of 2,7 liters. Initially it developed 150 hp and 165 hp from model year 1976. The engine of the 911 S developed a power of 175 hp.
The headlight rings of the 911/911 S were chrome-plated
