# Why The Porsche 911 Is Called '911'

> In the history of sports cars, there is arguably no ride that has commanded as much adoration and well-deserved longevity as the Porsche 911.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/1956286/how-porsche-911-got-its-name/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=68bada8fd823c5e40dec5426)
- **Published:** 2025-09-05
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #porsche #called #history #adoration #arguably #cars #collector #commanded
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