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Now in its eighth-generation, the new Porsche 911 – referred to as the Porsche 992 – is a masterclass in how to age, without ageing at all.

- Varun Godinho

The 1963 Frankfurt Motor Show was one of those industry-altering moments that will forever change how we perceive sportscars. It was at this fair that Porsche introduced its iconic 911. A few months earlier, a twenty-something Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, grandson of Ferdinand Porsche, sketched the initial designs for a high-performance sportscar with spacious interiors. A fastback design, round headlights and a sweeping side profile were the design highlights of the production model displayed at the motor show.

So forward-thinking was the design on the 1963 model, that it has stayed as relevant and contemporary even today (with only a few tweaks along the way). Interestingly, the 911 has remained on sale uninterrupted over the last five-and-a-half decades, making it one of the most successful sportscars ever made.

Which brings us to the eighth-generation of the 911, technically referred to as the Porsche 992, introduced into markets globally earlier this year.