Porsche

September 3, 1875 in the town Maffersdorf (Maffersdorf, now Vratislavitse) was born in Bohemia, the future founder of a great company - Ferdinand Porsche (Ferdinand Porsche). After receiving education Ferdinand continued the family business, sitting at his father's assistant - a plumber.
In 1898 a young engineer, he joined the company Jacob Lohner, where he developed an electric Lohner-Porsche Electric Car. In 1906 Porsche became a member and later head of another company - Austro-Daimler. But Ferdinand set high goals in front of him, and soon moved to Germany in Stuttgart. There Porsche has opened an engineering office and the company of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
On behalf of the company NSU, as part of a "people's car" in Germany, in 1933, developed a model 32 - the predecessor of first Volkswagen Beetle. Since 1936, there have been extensive tests of prototypes in Stuttgart. Under the guidance of Porsche in 1938 built the first assembly line in Wolfsburg, Volkswagen (Wolfsburg). But then war broke out, during which the Porsche is not engaged in motor vehicles, and military projects, for example, such as tanks, "Tiger."
Yet after the war, in 1948, under the direction had already Ferry Porsche, son of Ferdinand, the Austrian Gmünd (Gmund), based on VW still creates his own car. It was a sporty roadster from lightweight alloys, bearing the designation 64. It was equipped with a motor power of 50 horsepower and could accelerate to 160 kilometers per hour. All were released three of the car, but survived to the present day only one of them.
Porsche 64 (Aero Coupe) in the modern world is absurd and preposterous. But in those days <nobr> 64th </ nobr> was a mixture of speed and high technology.Porsche 64 (Aero Coupe) in the modern world is absurd and preposterous. But in those days the 64th was a mixture of speed and high technology.
A first production model Porsche 356 was the first. The first drawings of this machine was ready July 17, 1947. A little less than a year - June 8, 1948 - was born the first "live" production car with the proud name of Porsche. And there's nothing wrong with that, most of the components (1.1-liter engine produces 35 horsepower, transmission, suspension) were borrowed from the notorious and then still fresh Beetle. It was a real Porsche.
Here it is - the first production car brand Porsche, model 356. And even after nearly 60 years in the guise of a modern 911 discernible features of this legendary car.Here it is - the first production car brand Porsche, model 356. And even after nearly 60 years in the guise of a modern 911 discernible features of this legendary car.
By the way, interestingly enough, the design of bodywork and Porsche 356 Volkswagen Beetle was the work of one man - Austrian Erwin Komenda (Erwin Komenda), who subsequently took an active part in the design of bodies of other cars Porsche.
In 1950, Porsche returned to Stuttgart, where to this day, the headquarters of the German manufacturer. A little later there were more powerful modifications of 356-x - 1300 and 1500, having from 44 to 70 horsepower. In 1951, Ferdinand died.
In 1959 at the Frankfurt Motor Show was first broadcast Porsche 356 B. The car has got some other body, has become significantly more powerful and has disc brakes on all wheels. The flagship of the lineup - Carrera 2 with a two-liter engine capacity of 130 "horses".
After 11 years of producing 356-D was subjected to modernization. Thus appeared on the market 356 B. And with it, and brutal at the time the modification Carrera 2.After 11 years of producing 356-D was subjected to modernization. Thus appeared on the market 356 B. And with it, and brutal at the time the modification Carrera 2.
Now is the set of replicas of the legendary 356-th, but the original model - a real find for collectors. For some, the most rare, modifications (eg, Carrera Speedster) now spread to several hundred thousand dollars.
But with the retirement of 356-th model history, by itself, does not end there. It is a milestone in 1963, when the light came the first 911. The machine was created under the guidance of Porsche's son, Jr. - Ferdinand Alexander. 911 was first unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show and a year later stood on the conveyor. The first version of the new six-cylinder engine developed the same power as the 356 Carrera 2 - namely, 130 horsepower.

By the way, initially, this model would be called not 911, and 901-st. But the toe in the middle of the names of the three figures have been officially zastolblen from French Peugeot. So the Germans had to assign another yedinichku.
Those for whom the "nine hundred and eleventh" was pricey, Porsche in 1965 released the 912. Compared with the 911 it had "sawn" two cylinders, and she, having a more affordable 4-cylinder engine with 90 horsepower, quickly became the most popular car in the lineup. Such vehicles from 1965 to 1975 produced about 30 thousand. You can not say about the beautiful Porsche Targa with a removable roof, added to the lineup in the autumn of 1966. That same year, Porsche celebrated the anniversary - was born one hundred thousandth car. Anniversary was just a model 912, passed the German police.
And nothing, but in 1975, 912 th had to be removed from production. The reason is simple: the Porsche came up with a new, cheaper to manufacture, the car - 914-D, developed jointly with Volkswagen. And for the price at which the proposed 912-D, the market began to sell the 110-strong 911T. At the same time it has changed and 911R sports a 6-cylinder engine capacity of 210 "horses" and lightweight body structure. All were released 20 of these machines. A real rarity.
Engine power gradually increased 6-cylinder "oppozitnik" 911 engine size increased to 2341 cubic inches and offered in three versions: 911T (130 hp), 911E (165 hp), 911S (190 hp. with..) Later came and RS version with a 2.7-liter engine capacity of 230 "horses".
Birth of a legend - the first Porsche 911 Turbo, code-named 930 was released at the Paris Motor Show 1974. The powerful engine (260 hp), making this 911 one of the fastest cars of the time.
Porsche continued to expand its product range by introducing the 1975 model 924 (later replaced with a 944-I). With the same 4-cylinder engine, but in light alloy. The designers have created a wonderful car in all respects at a relatively affordable price, and confirmed that the sales results.
In 1977, a version with a front engine - Porsche 928. Its V8 engine boasted a U.S. size (4.5 liter, 240 hp). Porsche 928 was the first (and still only) sports car, which was given the title "Car of the Year."
Three years later, after the 944-th model at the Frankfurt Motor Show was presented to the Porsche 959. In the car were incorporated the latest developments. In 1987, the company announced the production of two hundred of these machines. The engine capacity of 3.2 liter twin-turbo 449 hp developed It was a real supercar, a specially prepared version of which won the marathon Paris-Dakar in 1986.
Then came the new generation of 911 (box 964). The car was quite a fresh chassis is without torsion, with power steering, antilock braking system and an "intelligent" all-wheel drive for the Carrera 4. All 911-e were fitted with an automatic rear spoiler, which was nominated for a certain speed. The engine had six cylinders and the power of 250 power.
Turboversiya saw the light in the new decade. The new 911 Turbo appeared on the shelves of dealers in September 1990 with an engine capacity of 3.3 liters and output of 320 horsepower. In 1992, the family of Porsche cars increased by one model - the 968-th. It replaces a whole range of 944-x.
And in 1993, has premiered a new generation of 911 (box 993). The new Porsche was different from his predecessor's more powerful (272 hp) engine, fundamentally new rear multilink suspension, and "licked" forms of bodywork. Also, the choice became available two types of boxes - six "mechanics" or quad "machine".
Three years later, was another premiere - this time in the class of affordable sports cars. Compact double roadster called Boxster and had a pretty impressive performance for its class (2.5 L volume and 204 hp). Engine - a brand new 6-cylinder boxer, with four valves per cylinder, which was placed in front of the rear axle with water rather than air-cooled. This year was also notable in connection with the release of one millionth Porsche, it was - again, like the hero of the day one hundred thousandth - police 911 Carrera.
In 1997, the next prime minister. To consolidate the success of the Boxster is a company in Frankfurt, a completely new 911 (index 996), who by his appearance very much like a Boxster. A year later, showed the audience and convertible based on it. The roof of the car opened and closed hydraulically with a simple click of a button.
In 2000 came the model Turbo - the flagship of the series 911. Changes have affected the exterior and powertrain, which is 3.6 liters in volume gave 420 horsepower. Of course, this is not the last role was played by two turbines. The body grew a lot of air intake aerodynamic elements, which gave strength to the road even at the maximum speed of 305 km / h.
And in 2001, in Paris, presented a prototype of the Carrera GT. Concept Supercar engine has a capacity formula-type V10 558 "horses". Since 2004, the car has a 612-horsepower engine, went into mass production. Results were produced in 1270 cars.
In 2002 came a surprise for the Porsche car - SUV Sayenne. Its production in Leipzig, identified almost half of the annual sold production Porsche. The top version of the Turbo S Sayenne carried on board the mighty 4.5-liter V8 with 521 horsepower. He did Cayenne one of the fastest SUV in the world.
In 2003, to mark the 40th anniversary of the Porsche 911 Coupe has released a batch of commemorative 40 Fast Years. They were distinguished by a special color Carrera GT Silver, polished 18-inch wheels, new exhaust system and increased to 345 "horses" motor power. Total cars made in 1963 - in honor of the birth of their first year, 911.
Last date for generation of 911 appeared in 2004. Base Carrera engine developed 325 hp, while the Carrera S - already 355. The future of the Porsche too grandiose plans. Preparing for the release of a large flagship Panamera, has just debuted a new generation of turretless GT2. Fans reel circles versions 911 GT3 RS ...
Porsche - a rare case when a manufacturer of sports cars is so great lineup. And the followers of the great Ferdinand is not going to stop there.
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