06/25/2024
Seven Unknown Facts About
1. Porsche was founded in 1931 by Ferdinand Porsche. The company initially offered vehicle development work and consulting but did not build cars under its own name until later.
2. The first car that Porsche designed was the Porsche 64, built in 1939 using many components from the Volkswagen Beetle, another of Ferdinand Porsche's designs.
3. The Porsche 911, introduced in 1964, is one of the most iconic and recognizable sports cars in automotive history and has been continuously produced in various forms ever since.
4. Porsche's headquarters and main factory are located in Stuttgart, Germany, but the majority of 911s are produced at the Porsche factory in Zuffenhausen.
5. Porsche has a storied racing heritage, with notable successes in endurance racing, including multiple wins at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the worldβs oldest active sports car race in endurance racing.
6. The Porsche Cayenne, an SUV introduced in 2002, was a major departure from the company's sports car focus but became a commercial success and helped secure Porsche's financial stability.
7. Porsche has been a pioneer in hybrid and electric vehicle technology, with models like the Porsche 918 Spyder, a hybrid supercar, and the all-electric Porsche Taycan, which was launched in 2019.