Founded
1931
Le Mans Wins
19
911 Production Start
1963
Headquarters
Stuttgart, Germany
Overview
Porsche occupies a unique position in the automotive world — a brand equally revered for motorsport dominance and everyday usability. The 911 has been in continuous production since 1963, constantly evolving yet always unmistakable. From Le Mans to the school run, no brand spans the performance spectrum quite like Porsche.
Quick Facts
Founder
Ferdinand Porsche
Founded
1931
Headquarters
Stuttgart, Germany
History
timeline
Ferdinand Porsche founds Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche GmbH as an engineering consultancy.
The first Porsche 356 is completed — a lightweight sports car using Volkswagen components.
The iconic Porsche 911 debuts at the Frankfurt Motor Show, a design classic born.
Steve McQueen drives a 917 at Le Mans — cementing Porsche's motorsport legend.
The 959 debuts, pioneering all-wheel drive, twin turbos, and active suspension on a road car.
The Boxster saves Porsche from near-bankruptcy, broadening the brand's appeal.
The Carrera GT launches — one of the most demanding and celebrated supercars ever made.
The 918 Spyder debuts, forming the Holy Trinity with LaFerrari and McLaren P1.
The Taycan launches as Porsche's first all-electric car, setting EV performance benchmarks.
Achievements
911 Legacy
911 became the longest-running sports car line.
Le Mans Leader
Porsche became the most successful Le Mans manufacturer.
959 Innovation
Introduced AWD and advanced tech.
Hybrid Hypercar
918 Spyder redefined hybrid performance.
Legacy
Porsche has won Le Mans more times than any other manufacturer. The 911 is arguably the greatest sports car ever conceived — continuously developed for over 60 years without ever losing its identity. Porsche's ability to combine everyday usability with world-class performance remains unmatched.
