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Porsche 991

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Too Afraid to Ask

The 991 is a newer Porsche sports car that many people compare to older models for its performance and features.

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The Porsche 991 is the fourth generation of the 911, produced from 2011 to 2019. It introduced a longer wheelbase and more modern technology.

About Porsche 991

The Porsche 991 is the seventh generation of the Porsche 911 sports car, which was unveiled at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show on 15 September as the replacement for the 997. The 991 was an entirely new platform, only the third since the original 911 launched in 1963. Production of the 991 generation ended on 20 December 2019, with 233,540 units produced.

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