Porsche Typ 754 T7

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Porsche Typ 754 T7
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Porsche 754 T7 prototype
Overview
Manufacturer Porsche
Also calledPorsche 695
Porsche T7 prototype
Production1961
Body and chassis
Class Concept car
Body style 2-door coupe
Layout Rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Related Porsche 911

The Porsche Typ 754 T7, also known as the T7 Prototype or 695, is a prototype automobile built by Porsche in 1961. It would later become the Porsche 911. The front end is very similar to the 911, but the rear is somewhat different. Also, unlike the 911, the T7 had four seats. [1] The T7 was developed from the Porsche 356 by Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, and has a wheelbase that is 100 mm (3.9 in) longer (up to 300 mm (11.8 in) longer in early designs). It has a top speed of 200 km/h (124 mph).

The car is currently on display at the Porsche Museum, Stuttgart. [2]

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References

  1. "Butzi's Rough Draft: The Porsche T7 Concept Was the 911's Direct Forefather". Car and Driver. Retrieved 2018-05-24.
  2. "Stunning auto history on display at Porsche Museum". 2015-10-29. Retrieved 2018-05-24.