www.QV500.com - Porsche 911 (1965 - 69) Part 3: 911 2.0 B-series
 
Introduced in September 1969, the B-series 911's all featured a wheelbase stretched by 57mm in an attempt to cure the earlier cars tendency for dramatic oversteer on the limit. By moving the rear wheels backwards but leaving the engine and gearbox in their original positions, Porsche were able to make the new car almost visually indistinguishable from the old. Every B-series 911 was equipped with larger brake calipers, the S and newly re-named E (replacing the L) getting mechanical Bosch fuel injection for the first time (in place of Weber carbs). The E took its name from Einspritzung, German for fuel injection.
   
Originally used on the 906 Carrera sports prototype, the fuel injection system resulted in both the E and S variants acquiring an additional 10bhp over their predecessors. The 911 S was now developing 170bhp at 6800rpm and the E a very respectable 140bhp at 6500rpm, all of which ensured suitable performance gains. The engine used in the new 911 S was a Typ 901/10 and featured a lightweight magnesium engine casing, the flagship variant only having been available in non-emissions-equipped tune and with the manual transmission. 911 E's were fitted with Typ 901/09 engines unless ordered with the Sportomatic tranmission in which case Typ 901/11's were installed. Outside, the B-series 911's were identifiable thanks to their subtly flared wheelarches, narrower horn grilles and slightly larger front indicators. A Comfort package was made available as an option for the otherwise unchanged 911 T, this having brought the cabin up to E specification. Tinted glass became standard on all cars whilst heating and ventilation were also improved. The E and S received leather steering wheels. B-Series 911's were built between September 1968 and August 1969 during which time 10,118 were produced.