In 1987, for the 3.2 Carrera, Porsche introduced the .
The story of the Porsche 911 G-Series is one of endurance, born from a need to survive and ultimately becoming the longest-running generation in the car's history. The Birth of the "Impact Bumper" (1974) 911 g-series
In response to tightening US crash safety standards (the infamous 5-mph bumper law), Porsche fitted the G-Series with massive aluminum-reinforced rubber bellows on telescopic shock absorbers. These "impact bumpers" or "park benches" are the single most iconic visual cue. While derided at the time as ugly, they are now beloved for their minimalist, industrial look. In 1987, for the 3