Company Story
1931 - Ferdinand Porsche establishes Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG in Stuttgart, Germany
1934 - Porsche receives a contract from the German government to design a people's car, which eventually becomes the Volkswagen Beetle
1936 - Porsche begins working on a sports car project, which becomes the Porsche 64
1945 - Ferdinand Porsche is arrested and imprisoned for 20 months for his involvement with the Nazi regime
1948 - Ferdinand Porsche's son, Ferry Porsche, takes over the company and begins producing the Porsche 356
1950 - The Porsche 356 becomes a commercial success, establishing the company as a major sports car manufacturer
1963 - The Porsche 911 is introduced, becoming an iconic symbol of the brand
1972 - Porsche becomes a public company
1980 - The Porsche 924 is introduced, which becomes a best-seller for the company
1990s - Porsche expands its product line with the introduction of the Boxster and Cayman
2009 - Porsche acquires a significant stake in Volkswagen AG
2010s - Porsche introduces the Macan and Panamera, expanding its SUV and luxury sedan offerings
2020s - Porsche announces plans to transition to electric and hybrid powertrains, with the introduction of the Taycan