| For those in the know who are aware that the first | | | | Porsche both on the race tracks and, this time, in |
| Porsche, the 1938 Porsche 64, sports not a few car | | | | terms of sales. |
| parts similar in specs to those of the Volkswagen | | | | Many industry observers consider the 911 to be the |
| Beetle, the popularity and style of succeeding Porsche | | | | marquee model of Porsche. As testament to its |
| models is extraordinary. The Porsche 64 was | | | | popularity and lucrative potential, the 911 this year goes |
| introduced dressed with the same gear box, powered | | | | into its 40 years of production. Safeguarding its |
| by the same engine, and supported by the same | | | | competitive edge, however, the present version of the |
| suspension system, as that of the Volkswagen Beetle. | | | | 911 is now marketed as the Porsche 912. But, under |
| But, from James Deans' silver Porsche 550 Spyder to | | | | the modern-day look of the 911 series, can be glimpsed |
| Janis Joplin's Porsche 356-C Cabriolet, Porsche cars | | | | the same stuff that won for Porsche the Carrera |
| have gone a long way from being the German | | | | Panamericana, Targa Florio, Mille Miglia, and the 24 |
| automaker's rip-off. | | | | Hours of Le Mans. |
| One reason for Porsche's ascent to take the king of | | | | Over the years in an attempt to take a hold of its lead |
| the hill crown may be credited to the specialization that | | | | in auto racing, Porsche's racing program spans a wide |
| the automaker has embraced. Never in the history of | | | | array of dedicated racing cars. From the iconic five-liter |
| the automotive industry has a carmaker ticked in close | | | | Porsche 917 to the 550, 718, RS and RSK models, |
| to 28,000 victories in the world of motor sports. | | | | Porsche technology has arrived. Porsche's success on |
| Porsche was able to accomplish that. Its baptism of | | | | the race tracks gives this young company its early |
| fire in auto racing comes with the introduction of the | | | | identity. What many expect from modern-day |
| Porsche 550 Spyder. It is the third Porsche model to | | | | Porsches like the Cayenne, Boxster and Cayman is |
| roll off its manufacturing plant, but the first car really | | | | the Porsche quality that the company is known for. |
| that can be considered as truly Porsche's. | | | | If the company's current campaign on the race tracks |
| The launch of the Porsche Spyder marked the | | | | is going to be any indication, this present crop of |
| swansong of Beetle-powered Porsches. Cashing on | | | | Porsches does justice to its pedigree. Chances are, |
| the sharing of technology with the German automaker, | | | | Porsche owners hold a five-fold innovation on the |
| Porsche pushed the envelope of auto racing | | | | legendary Porsche 911 series. It is exceptional on the |
| technology by clinching the 1964 Road America 500 | | | | tracks, decent on the streets, and its flat-out |
| title, considered a remarkable feat then for a start-up | | | | performance is rivaled by none. The only thing you will |
| automaker. Not long after this success, Porsche | | | | have to worry about is replacements for Porsche |
| introduced the air-cooled, rear engine sports car called | | | | parts including its wearable components like the brake |
| the Porsche 911. It sports the revolutionary six-cylinder | | | | rotors and the tires. |
| "boxer" engine that further earned renowned for | | | | |