A racing version of Porsche's first ever production car, the 356. Victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the Liège-Rome-Liège long-distance rally brought the car widespread attention in the motoring world.
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Porsche Plant 2, Stuttgart, Germany —
After getting road approval for the 356 in June 1948, production on the car began at the company's production facility near Stuttgart, Germany.
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Porsche 356 A Convertible D —
The body of the 356 A Convertible D, pictured here in 1958, was crafted by German coachbuilders Drauz.
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Porsche 356 C —
Produced from 1964, the Porsche 356 C featured a then-pioneering four-disc brake system.
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Porsche 901 —
The creation of 1964's Porsche 901 (which would go on to be renamed as the 911) marked the beginning of the brand's most iconic model.
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Porsche 917 —
The 917 is one of the most successful models in Porsche's motorsport history.
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Porsche 911 J series —
Porsche continued developing the 911's design and performance in mid-1970s, when it produced the G, H, I and J series.
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Porsche 924 —
The 924 proved to be one of Porsche's more commercially successful models. The company produced more than 150,000 of the vehicles between 1976 and 1988.
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Porsche 911 SC Cabriolet —
In 1983, the 911 SC Cabriolet became Porsche's first fully open-top 911.
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Porsche Development Centre, Weissach, Germany —
In 1986, Porsche opened a new testing facility in southern Germany. The center focused on aerodynamic research and housed a powerful wind tunnel.
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Porsche Boxter concept —
At the Detroit Motor Show in 1993, Porsche unveiled its "Boxster" design study. The concept would go on to become one of the brand's most successful lines.
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Porsche 996 —
The Porsche 911 Carrera, or 996, marked a significant departure from previous 911s. In addition to significantly re-shaped headlamps, it was the first 911 to feature a water-cooled engine.
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Porsche 911 Turbo and Turbo S —
Launched in 2013, the 911 Turbo range featured all-wheel drive, active rear-axle steering and LED headlights.
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Porsche Mission E concept —
At Frankfurt's IAA motor show in 2015 Porsche unveiled the Mission E, an all-electric sports car with a 500-kilometer range.
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Porsche 356 and Porsche Mission E —
Seven decades of design evolution have taken Porsche from its first model, the 356, to its all-electric Mission E.
