Daily Slideshow: 6 Interesting Things You Never Knew About Porsche

It was Found by Allied Troops in 1945

After Germany surrendered in World War II the Allies would find themselves exploring new territory. One of those places was a small village called Gmünd in which a large portion of the original Porsche staff was kept to undertake engineering projects during the war. They were completely hidden from the outside world in the mountainous town. 

First Car was a Hybrid

And it’s well over 100 years old now. The Lohner-Porsche was battery-powered with electric engines powering each of its front wheels. Interesting to think after 100 years we are calling this technology “the future” of the automobile and high performance. Porsche had it figured out before everyone!!!

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They built Tanks

With names like the Tiger 1 and Elefant, it’s not hard to see the Cayenne and Cayman falling far from the family tree. That’s right, the now famous sports car company was once famous for something far more earth-shaking than a GT3 RS. Robust and heavy Ferdinand’s designs were cutting edge enough to earn him the National Prize of Art and Science.

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ZF-Connection

ZF is a company you know whether you realize it or not. These are the guys who produce the double clutch gearboxes found in every 911 produced today. Dating back to the type 114 these two power-houses have been working together since the 1930s!

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Formula 1

Internationally recognized as a sports car racing company first and foremost, Porsche’s foray into Formula 1 is long and complex. While they never dominated the sport the 804 did have success at the hands of Dan Gurney in races like the 1962 Solitude Grand Prix. To earn this victory the P-car team would beat Jim Clark and Lotus who qualified over a second faster!

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Recap

Porsche has a history that is rooted in high-quality engineering. Whether it’s tanks or sports cars, it isn’t hard to see how the company has grown so big and come so far since its inception. Attention to detail, master craftsmanship and love of speed are all held at the forefront of design! Hope you enjoyed reading these rare facts about your favorite car company!