Everything you ever wanted to know about the Porsche 911 in just 13 minutes

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This video will tell you the history of the Porsche 911

Have you ever wondered how the Porsche 911 became one of the most iconic cars in history? Well, look no further, as the guys from Donut Media will tell you everything in this 13-minute video.

From its inception to the modern-day machine, the 911 has kept its unmistakable shape and general layout of the engine and transmission. This says a lot about how good the original concept was from the very beginning. Sure, modern cars have a lot of bells and whistles, like safety and comfort systems, but anyone looking today at a 1960s 911 will know what it is.

By the way, did you even know that initially the car was supposed to be named the 901? More about this in the video below.

Oh, and by the way, if you want to read more about how Porsche brought back from the grave one of the original first-series 911s, read this story.