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Ferdinand Porsche (3 September 1875 – 30 January 1951) was a German-Bohemian automotive engineer and founder of the Porsche AG.He is best known for creating the first gasoline–electric hybrid vehicle (Lohner–Porsche), the Volkswagen Beetle, the Auto Union racing cars, the Mercedes-Benz SS/SSK, and several other important developments and Porsche automobiles.
Apr 2, 2014 · Early Love of Cars. Born on September 3, 1875, in Maffersdorf, Bohemia, Austria-Hungary (now in the Czech Republic), Ferdinand Porsche became fascinated with electricity at a young age. In 1893 ...
Jun 10, 2023 · While Porsche No. 1 was the first Porsche to be built, though, Typ 356/2 actually pre-dated No. 1, at least in concept on the drawing board as initially conceived by Ferry Porsche. Intended to come in both coupe and cabriolet models, the Type 356/2 is considered to be the actual genesis of the marque in terms of evolutionary development.
Mar 28, 1998 · Porsche A. G., founded by Ferry's father, who was a close friend of Adolf Hitler, grew rich on military contracts until Allied bombs obliterated the factories that turned out its designs.
Aug 14, 2018 · A silver Porsche 911 Carrera 4, model year 1989, was the last Porsche vehicle driven by Louise Piëch. It was specially designed for Ferry Porsche’s sister. And that fact stands out – particularly in the interior. Let’s take a seat for a trip back in time to the 1980s. The silver Carrera weaves elegantly through the traffic in the roads ...
Ferry later changed his mind, fearing that a full four-seater would put his firm in unaccustomed territory. By 1959 work was underway on the T-7 prototype (T-6 was the last 356 body). Styling was entrusted to one of Ferry's sons, Ferdinand Porsche III. Ferry knew what he wanted but was not a body designer. High performance, yet smooth, quiet ...
Apr 2, 2024 · Ferdinand Porsche (born September 3, 1875, Maffersdorf, Bohemia, Austria-Hungary [now in Liberec, Czech Republic]—died January 30, 1951, Stuttgart, West Germany) was an Austrian automotive engineer who designed the popular Volkswagen car. Porsche became general director of the Austro-Daimler Company in 1916 and moved to the Daimler Company in ...
