"Porsche Sounds" is a new book, produced in collaboration with the Historical Archives of Porsche AG and Porsche Club GB. Head of archives Dieter Landenberger curates a selection of images and sounds. He says his personal favorite is the Porsche 911. This image, selected from "Porsche Sounds" features the 911 Turbo 3.0.
"Porsche Sounds" is a new book, produced in collaboration with the Historical Archives of Porsche AG and Porsche Club GB. Head of archives Dieter Landenberger curates a selection of images and sounds. He says his personal favorite is the Porsche 911. This image, selected from "Porsche Sounds" features the 911 Turbo 3.0.
Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Historical Archive
The book<em> </em>is filled with visuals dug from the brand's old archives. But the inclusion of sound helps bring the stories of the old models to life. "Reading a story in a book is always a one-dimensional thing," Landenberger explains.
The book is filled with visuals dug from the brand's old archives. But the inclusion of sound helps bring the stories of the old models to life. "Reading a story in a book is always a one-dimensional thing," Landenberger explains.
Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Historical Archive
Landenberger describes the sounds from Porsche engines as emotional. "These engines combine performance and efficiency, and give a great acoustic feedback to the driver which intensifies the driving experience a lot."
Landenberger describes the sounds from Porsche engines as emotional. "These engines combine performance and efficiency, and give a great acoustic feedback to the driver which intensifies the driving experience a lot."
Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Historical Archive
Ferdinand is also the man behind the Lohner-Porsche Electric Phaeton pictured above. It is widely regarded as the <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpress.porsche.com%2Fnews%2Frelease.php%3Fid%3D842" target="_blank" target="_blank">first</a> Porsche ever, and is seen here at the Paris World Exhibition in 1900.
Ferdinand is also the man behind the Lohner-Porsche Electric Phaeton pictured above. It is widely regarded as the first Porsche ever, and is seen here at the Paris World Exhibition in 1900.
Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Historical Archive
Landenberger describes Porsche's unique sound as "a thrilling melody of the boxer engine, the crescendo of the valve trains, and the tempered trumpeting of the exhaust system."
Landenberger describes Porsche's unique sound as "a thrilling melody of the boxer engine, the crescendo of the valve trains, and the tempered trumpeting of the exhaust system."
Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Historical Archive
Porsche's engines have powered some of the manufacturer's fastest sports cars. Above is a picture of the 919 Hybrid as it crossed the finish line at 140 mph.
Porsche's engines have powered some of the manufacturer's fastest sports cars. Above is a picture of the 919 Hybrid as it crossed the finish line at 140 mph.
Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Historical Archive
According to Landenberger, "The sound of a Porsche sportscar is as iconic as its design or performance."
According to Landenberger, "The sound of a Porsche sportscar is as iconic as its design or performance."
Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Historical Archive
Ferdinand Porsche, co-creator of the Porsche label, invented the <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpress.porsche.com%2Fnews%2Frelease.php%3Fid%3D642" target="_blank" target="_blank">first ever</a> Functional Hybrid Car known as the Semper Vivus in 1900. 48 years later, he teamed up with his son "Ferry" on a father and son project, which would then go on to become the Porsche we know today.
Ferdinand Porsche, co-creator of the Porsche label, invented the first ever Functional Hybrid Car known as the Semper Vivus in 1900. 48 years later, he teamed up with his son "Ferry" on a father and son project, which would then go on to become the Porsche we know today.
Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Historical Archive
Dieter praises Porsche's acoustic engineers, who are devoted to designing and developing the sound of each car.
Dieter praises Porsche's acoustic engineers, who are devoted to designing and developing the sound of each car.
Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Historical Archive
With over 50 different models to its name, Landenberger explains that Porsche's distinct engine rumbles have been crucial in distinguishing the brand against the entire automobile world. "Many car aficionados can make out a Porsche from a distance only by its engine sound," he explains. <br />
With over 50 different models to its name, Landenberger explains that Porsche's distinct engine rumbles have been crucial in distinguishing the brand against the entire automobile world. "Many car aficionados can make out a Porsche from a distance only by its engine sound," he explains.
Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Historical Archive