THE CAR
Porsche
The handling, lightness and sleek design of the Porsche began to catch the eye of sportscar enthusiasts. Its success showcased the barely street legal auto’s ability on the racetrack as well as the road and inspired the company to strive for more. They hit the jackpot fifty years ago with the 911, a rear-engine icon with more horsepower than earlier models and their most successful and sought after creation. The 911 and other variations have given Porsche a sweet spot in motorsport history. Held since 1923, the 24 hours of Le Mans endurance race in France pushes both driver and car—and Porsche holds the most wins overall and in class. Porsche enthusiast
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Porsche. Whether you pronounce it correctly or not, it just sounds refined. It’s a brand that is instantly recognized, one of a kind and produces highly respected pieces of beautifully engineered machinery. Love it or hate it, there is simply nothing like it. When Porsche first began in 1931 it was strictly a consulting company. In 1938 founder Ferdinand Porsche was commissioned by Adolf Hitler during the war to provide an economical vehicle; the Volkswagen Beetle was the result. Ten years later Ferdinand and his son Ferry began to crank out the 356, and more than just your average consumer took notice.
and F1 veteran Mark Webber will join their first LMP1 team since 1998 at the 2014 event. Enough with the history lesson. Get one. 911 not your style? Fine. With the Boxster, Cayman, Cayenne and Panamera models, you have options. Spend the money and then spend the extra Gs to add whatever screams you. Be original—envied. In thirty years (if you can still drive) your car will still be in style, because, like the stndrd, Porsche never steps out of style. It’s impossible.
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