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911 en · PROPN · etymology 2
Pronunciation
/ˈnaɪn əˌlɛvən/ (General-American)
Etymology
Selected so as to be able to continue using most of the labelling from its former name 901 after its competitor Peugeot objected that it had the legal rights to 3-digit automotive model names with a central 0 in the French market. The name 901 had been selected since it was the first version of the 6th major design project after the earlier Porsche 356, which the 911 largely replaced. The name is pronounced "nine-eleven" by analogy with German Neunelfer.
Meanings
A prominent family of sports cars manufactured by Porsche.