Porsche Model Numbers

[meares]

For some reason, I think I read Porsche has only 2 numbers left for model designation; internal and / or retail market, in the 900 series. Is that right? Is that why Porsche is going to names? I haven't heard of a 998 or 999. Are they the last ones left? Don't think I've heard of a 902, 905, 909, 913, 915, 919, 920, 921, 922, 923, etc. I've seen some in the 800s and obviously the 356s. Any thoughts?

[Don Plumley]

Names are nothing new, Porsche called the 911 the "Carrera" since 1984. They have never used the internal designation (e.g. 993, 997) in their marketing literature.

Mod: I'll move this to the main tech board for more input.

[meares]

i know the carrera.......and their marketing lit. i'm just asking about the new cars....guess my ques. wasn't clear, sorry.....you forgot the 356s that were carreras as well........thanks for moving it! i wasn't quite sure where to post...

[porschenut]

The current iteration is the 997. What Porsche will do after 999, and why they skipped so many numbers to get here, is anyone's guess.