The 1968 Porsche 911 base model was available mainly in the United States and select markets. In the US, it shared the stage with the higher-trimmed 1968 911L (the 911S was not available in North America that year), both powered by the same engine, Type 901/14, rated at 130 hp (some samples are believed to have Type 901/06 and Type 901/07 with Sportomatic, also rated at 130 hp). In Europe, the base model 911 was now considered the 1968 911L, sitting between a new lower-tiered 1968 911T and the higher-end 1968 911S. Approximately 1,483  base model 911's were produced for that year, of which 1,215 were coupes and 268 were Targa's. 1968 is notable as the last year of the short wheelbase 911 series. In the US, the base model 911 would become the newly introduced 1969 911T.