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Ferdinand Porsche

Austrian-German · Engineer · 1875–1951

An engineer whose name became central to sports cars, racing and engineering architecture.

Porsche’s legacy is complex and wide-ranging, but in motoring terms his engineering ideas shaped some of the most recognisable sports cars in history.

Why they matter

Porsche’s legacy is complex and wide-ranging, but in motoring terms his engineering ideas shaped some of the most recognisable sports cars in history.

Notable cars and links

Porsche 356Auto Union racing carsVolkswagen Beetle

Related marques

PorscheVolkswagen

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