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Porsche History
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Porsche built the 356, the first of many famous sporty models, in 1948. That memorable ride was followed by the 550 Spyder, but it wasn't until 1964 that the Porsche 911 went into production. The company kept momentum rolling with the 911 Targa in '66, though it ventured in a different direction with 1969's Porsche 914, a creation that was developed in cooperation with Volkswagen.
Heading into the mid 1970s, another popular variant that lives on to this day - the Porsche 911 Turbo - made its way onto the scene. However, as was the case in the 1960s, that traditional Porsche was followed by a couple of nameplates that tested the dedication of brand loyalists. The front-engine 924 was unveiled in 1975, and only two years later, the V8-powered, front-engine Porsche 928 arrived, destined to forever be associated with a young Hollywood heartthrob.
The 1980s marked the arrival of the 924's replacement, the Porsche 944, and the racy 959. Engineers kept developing new ideas, which ultimately led to the all-wheel-drive Porsche Carrera 4, several years after which the 911 Carrera 4S and Porsche 911 Carrera GT2 launched (the Carrera GT3 debuted in 1999).
With the 911 family running at full tilt, the company focused on adding a two-passenger roadster to the lineup. The result of those efforts was the Porsche Boxster, a car that has gained a faithful following since its initial release in the mid 1990s. It was at about that time when Porsche, not content to let the 911 cruise along on its own merits, introduced water-cooled engines to its most recognizable model.
By this time, production of the 914, 924/944 and 928 had ceased, so it was time for the folks in Germany to stir the pot with yet another controversial introduction. This time it was the Porsche Cayenne SUV, which despite complaints and doubts from purists, has proven to be a popular model in terms of sales, and has since broadened its appeal with trims such as the Cayenne Turbo S.
During the subsequent years, the 911 was again updated with the Carrera 4S Cabriolet and Carrera Turbo Cabriolet, and a new halo car, the Porsche Carrera GT, represented itself as a genuine exotic car. The Porsche Panamera, the company's first four-door coupe, was showcased in 2009.
Heading into the mid 1970s, another popular variant that lives on to this day - the Porsche 911 Turbo - made its way onto the scene. However, as was the case in the 1960s, that traditional Porsche was followed by a couple of nameplates that tested the dedication of brand loyalists. The front-engine 924 was unveiled in 1975, and only two years later, the V8-powered, front-engine Porsche 928 arrived, destined to forever be associated with a young Hollywood heartthrob.
The 1980s marked the arrival of the 924's replacement, the Porsche 944, and the racy 959. Engineers kept developing new ideas, which ultimately led to the all-wheel-drive Porsche Carrera 4, several years after which the 911 Carrera 4S and Porsche 911 Carrera GT2 launched (the Carrera GT3 debuted in 1999).
With the 911 family running at full tilt, the company focused on adding a two-passenger roadster to the lineup. The result of those efforts was the Porsche Boxster, a car that has gained a faithful following since its initial release in the mid 1990s. It was at about that time when Porsche, not content to let the 911 cruise along on its own merits, introduced water-cooled engines to its most recognizable model.
By this time, production of the 914, 924/944 and 928 had ceased, so it was time for the folks in Germany to stir the pot with yet another controversial introduction. This time it was the Porsche Cayenne SUV, which despite complaints and doubts from purists, has proven to be a popular model in terms of sales, and has since broadened its appeal with trims such as the Cayenne Turbo S.
During the subsequent years, the 911 was again updated with the Carrera 4S Cabriolet and Carrera Turbo Cabriolet, and a new halo car, the Porsche Carrera GT, represented itself as a genuine exotic car. The Porsche Panamera, the company's first four-door coupe, was showcased in 2009.
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