Porsche 911 Specs — Dimensions & Weight by Generation

Quick answer

The current Porsche 911 is 176.8″ long, 71.3″ wide, on a 96.5″ wheelbase, weighing 3,329 lb. Since 1971 it has grown 8% in length and gained 48% in weight. At 14.7 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.

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Every Porsche 911 generation, measured

One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens, and it is the number that decides fuel use, tyre wear and how far the car takes to stop.

FIG.01·Porsche 911 dimensions by generation
Generation	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
1971–1972	163.8″	63.4″	52″	89.4″	2,251 lb
1973–1981	168.5″	63.4″	52″	89.4″	2,251 lb
1982	168.9″	65″	51.6″	94.5″	—
1983–1998	168.9″	65″	52″	89.4″	2,811 lb
1999–2012	174.4″	69.7″	51.6″	92.5″	2,910 lb
2013–2026	176.8″	71.3″	51.2″	96.5″	3,329 lb

ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

From 1971 to today the 911 gained 13″ of length (8%) and 1,078 lb of weight (48%). A modern compact often outweighs the mid-size car of a generation before.

911 year by year

Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 56 years on record. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are new platforms.

FIG.02·Porsche 911 dimensions by model year
Model year	Length	Width	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Body styles
2026	178.3″	73.2″	96.5″	3,474 lb	14
2025	178.3″	73.2″	96.5″	3,474 lb	14
2024	178.3″	73.2″	96.5″	3,474 lb	14
2023	178.3″	73.2″	96.5″	3,505 lb	12
2022	178.3″	73.2″	96.5″	3,505 lb	12
2021	178.3″	73.2″	96.5″	3,505 lb	12
2020	178″	73.2″	96.5″	3,439 lb	16
2019	177.2″	72.8″	96.5″	3,338 lb	10
2018	177.2″	72.8″	96.5″	3,338 lb	10
2017	177.2″	72.8″	96.5″	3,338 lb	10
2016	177.2″	72.8″	96.5″	3,305 lb	10
2015	177.2″	72.8″	96.5″	3,305 lb	10
2014	177.2″	72.8″	96.5″	3,366 lb	8
2013	176.4″	71.7″	95.3″	3,362 lb	6
2012	175.2″	72.4″	93.3″	3,269 lb	13
2011	175.6″	72″	92.1″	3,322 lb	9
2010	175.6″	72″	92.1″	3,322 lb	9
2009	175.6″	72″	92.1″	3,228 lb	8
2008	175.6″	72″	92.1″	3,228 lb	8
2007	175.2″	72″	92.1″	3,261 lb	7
2006	175.6″	71.7″	91.7″	3,230 lb	4
2005	175.2″	71.7″	92.1″	3,329 lb	4
2004	174.8″	70.5″	92.5″	3,192 lb	10
2003	174.8″	70.5″	92.5″	3,203 lb	7
2002	174.8″	70.5″	92.5″	3,142 lb	7
2001	174.4″	70.1″	92.5″	3,122 lb	5
2000	174.4″	70.1″	92.5″	3,122 lb	5
1999	174.4″	69.7″	92.5″	2,910 lb	2
1998	167.7″	68.5″	89.4″	3,122 lb	5
1997	167.7″	68.9″	89.4″	3,153 lb	6
1996	167.7″	68.9″	89.4″	3,153 lb	6
1995	168.1″	68.9″	89.4″	3,135 lb	3
1994	168.5″	66.1″	89.4″	3,045 lb	5
1993	170.1″	66.1″	89.4″	3,051 lb	4
1992	168.5″	66.1″	89.4″	3,051 lb	4
1991	168.5″	66.1″	89.4″	3,051 lb	4
1990	168.5″	65″	89.4″	2,976 lb	3
1989	168.9″	67.7″	89.4″	2,939 lb	4
1988	168.9″	67.7″	89.4″	2,802 lb	4
1987	168.9″	66.1″	89.4″	2,736 lb	4

ROWS 40·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Will a 911 fit

The practical question behind every dimensions search. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep; a street parking space is about 18. We allow a foot of clearance in both — nobody parks to the millimetre.

FIG.02·Porsche 911 — will it fit
Space	Typical size	This car	Verdict
Single garage	20 ft deep	14.7 ft	Fits, with room to open the door
Street parking space	18 ft	14.7 ft	Fits comfortably
Standard parking bay width	8.5 ft wide	5.9 ft	Room to open doors both sides

ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Compared with 870 vehicles within ten inches of the same length — a fair proxy for «cars of this size», regardless of what the marketing calls them.

FIG.03·Porsche 911 against similar-sized cars
Measure	This car	Typical car of this length	Difference
Width	71.3″	70.9″	+0.4″
Wheelbase	96.5″	104.3″	-7.8″
Curb weight	3,329 lb	3,289 lb	40 lb

ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. Lighter than typical for its size generally means better fuel economy and shorter stopping distances.

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How we measure

Dimensions come from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records — manufacturer-declared figures, held in metric and converted to inches and pounds for display.

One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and a table of forty near-identical rows helps nobody. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is a Porsche 911?

176.8″ (14′ 9″) in its current generation, 71.3″ wide and 51.2″ tall.

How much does a Porsche 911 weigh?

3,329 lb at the kerb, which is 48% more than the first generation we hold from 1971.

Will a 911 fit in a garage?

At 14.7 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.

Has the 911 got bigger over the years?

Yes — 13″ longer and 1,078 lb heavier since 1971, across 6 generations. Weight grew 48%, far faster than length.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation ranges approximate. Fit verdicts computed by ForCar against typical US garage and parking dimensions. Last updated Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.