Unusual and stunning, unique and recognizable, and the character of its owner, stylish and pretentious, sporty and comfortable. Cars that cannot be confused with any other and impossible to forget. Cars with charisma and history. But what was it, the Porsche story?
How it all started
This story might not have happened if a boy had not been born, who was given the name Ferdinand. With this name Porsche, the history of the Porsche brand began. It happened in September 1875 in the city of Liberec. A baby was born in the family of Anton Porsche, a coppersmith, who was considered the best in the city in his difficult work. Already at the age of 16, Ferdinand began to seriously engage in electrical engineering. The end of the 19th century, in general, was marked by the general enthusiasm of the population for any kind of technology. Self-propelled carriages were already replacing horse teams with might and main. What other dream could a teenager have? Of course, to design cars. He entered the university and graduated in 1898. And, without thinking twice, he began to try his hand at the invention bureau. The first job of the young specialist was car factory Lohner in Vienna. I had to work hard for seven years in a row. Ferdinand's first successful work - a wheel with an integrated motor - helped the engineer gain fame. Automobile companies simply could not miss such a star, and in 1906 Austro-Daimler got a new chief designer. They, of course, become Ferdinand Porsche. His next brainchild is an artillery mount-tractor, the sight of which was active. But the design soul asks for speed and Ferdinand Porsche becomes a racer. Of course, because the author must feel the power of his creations. In the race named after the Prince of Prussia, the newly-minted racing driver drives an Austro-Daimler, which he made himself. In this race, he comes second, but the next year he gets the palm. After more than ten years of hard work in the concern, thanks to the work of Porsche, they begin to assemble premium models AD-617 and ADM-1.
Work at Daimler-Benz
Ferdinand Porsche leaves to work for Daimler-Benz. Of course, he gets the post of chief designer. Professionally, Porsche begins to devote a lot of time to the development of engines. His attention was captured by compressor units. He is engaged in their development and modernization. Creates them for both racing and production cars. In this corporation, he was the first among those who came up with a Mercedes that wins the attention of people with good level income. After the implementation of the plan, Porsche is also related to the legendary Mercedes K and S series. His ideas subsequently became the inspiration for the production of the flagship models of the SS, SSK and SSKL series. Ferdinand Porsche is invited to the main post of the design department of the Steyr Corporation. He returns to his small homeland. And in 1928, two unique models rolled off the assembly line. They called the novelties of that time Austria and Type XXX. True, these machines did not bring financial stability to the company. The designer feels the imminent collapse, and therefore decides not to stay long at Steyr and leaves the company.
On the way to a dream
Ferdinand Porsche was quite famous, and therefore in 1924 the Stuttgart Academy awarded the designer - neither more nor less - a doctoral degree. technical sciences. At the age of 56, the famous carmaker takes his first step towards his dream - he opens his own design office. April 25, 1931 can be marked in red on the calendar. And the orders came in right away. All of them were quite prestigious. For example, the Zündapp corporation wanted the famous Porsche engineer to create. Another well-known company in those days, Wanderer, made an order to create an engine for a passenger car. Porsche not only carried out interesting orders for him, but also worked on other projects. So, in 1932, a talented designer produced torsion bar suspension on trailing arms. This has become a new word in depreciation. The ambitious Ferdinand Porsche did not limit himself to this. Management Soviet Union even offered him the position of chief designer and, of course, all sorts of privileges. But the Austrian refuses and takes another position - the head of the design bureau of the Auto Union corporation. There he hatches the idea of a hitherto unknown racing car and it comes to life. From 1934 to 1937, this car "tears" everyone on the racetracks of Europe, setting records one after another. In the same years, Porsche reported to the German Ministry of Transport about his desire to produce a "people's car" ("Volkswagen").
First Porsche
During the war years, Ferdinand Porsche, with the help of the guys from his bureau, worked on the production of not cars at all, but weapons: tanks and self-propelled guns. When the war ended, he spent 22 months in prison. Then he learns that his offspring "Volkswagen" is already being produced. But at the factory where his idea was implemented, the designer was no longer useful, and therefore the inventor returned to his homeland. In 1945, he actively participates in the birth of the first-born - a sports car with a Porsche badge. In 1948, the long-awaited first-born with a numerical designation was born. "Porsche-356" - a joint child of a son and father. From this brainchild of Porsche, the history of the creation of the brand began. Engine, transmission and suspension "Volkswagen Beetle" dressed in aluminum body. The motor is placed under rear axle. Two years later, a gift for the 75th anniversary of the talented automaker Ferdinand Porsche Sr. from his son becomes a black Porsche 356 Ferdinand in the back of a coupe. A year later, the founder of the company was gone, but this is only the beginning of the history of the world. His son took over the corporation. The first 50 copies of the Porsche 356 model were released quickly and easily. Transport, simple and light, fell in love with the consumers of post-war Europe. Moreover, in the first races, the car won a landslide victory. Almost immediately after birth. The car was decent. A few years later, the Porsche KG company settled in Zuffenhausen. And today the plant is located at this place. Serial production began precisely from the time the company moved. The Porsche and Volkswagen companies exchanged components, and therefore sold cars through a single network. The cars went into the series already in a steel body, which turned out to be cheaper. And the motor was already shifted behind the rear axle. The range was supplemented by coupe and convertible bodies.
Development of the company
It is no coincidence that a rearing horse has become the emblem of Porsche cars. This is a combination of the heraldic shield of the ducal house of Württemberg and the coat of arms of Stuttgart. This badge has become a reflection of Porsche. perfect sports car. For a PR company at that time, it was simply necessary to attract attention by participating in races. And most importantly - to win. To do this, Ferdinand Porsche Jr. creates a purely sports car. This happens in 1953. Then the Porsche 550 Spider saw the light. It was this representative of the line that more than once became the winner of sports competitions, winning palms one after another. He was nicknamed "Carrera" because of his victory at the car race of the same name in Mexico. From now on, the fastest models of the corporation began to be called that way. In 1954, numbers began to appear on the trunk, which indicated displacement. Then the first "Spider" was born. His hallmark became unusually straight Windshield and a canvas roof.
Company success
The first Carrera flew out of a Porsche garage in 1955. Employees of the corporation specifically for this project came up with a new "engine". He later became the heart of the 550 model. The success of the company has been enormous. In 1956, the model 356 was updated. This version was released on American market. The line was replenished with the 550A model. Brand new inside and out Sport Car The Porsche 718 rolled off the assembly line in 1957. It was lighter than its predecessors. The headlight sockets are hidden under the glass. All this was aimed at improving aerodynamics. The beloved "Spider" in 1958 was replaced by another car - a powerful horse 356D. In 1960, Porsche created the 718/RS. It is different from the previous dynasty 550s models. The car was equipped with an unbreakable windshield, and also supplemented with headlights. IN serial production Porsche with the 356B encoding played a big role. It could be easily recognized by the shape of the bumpers. Three sets were put up for sale. Power in the flesh was the "Super-90". In 1961, the most fast car line "Carrera" - "Carrera-2". In 1963, the 356C was born.
Unique "911" and others
For decades, the Porsche 356 has been the most prestigious car on the world stage. But the time has come when the consumer wanted to change. Ferdinand Porsche just needed to create something completely new. Feeling the spirit of the times and realizing that further success depends on it, the inspirer of the company creates a car that many owners still dream of. This car was simply destined to become a masterpiece. This is a Porsche 911. The grandson of the founder of Porsche, Ferdinand Alexander, takes part in the creation of the car. In 1963, at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the canopy is removed from a brand new Porsche car. Power demonstrates a six-cylinder engine. It fit 160 "horses". Cooling was air. Stunning and unique car"Porsche-911" won the hearts of motorists around the world. In the sports industry, the 904 GTS entered the arena. In 1965, the Porsche 912 rolled off the assembly line with a four-cylinder Super 90 engine. In 1967, motorists around the world began to dream of a Porsche 911 Targa convertible, which became the safest of its brethren. A few years later, the 911S underwent a change. The wheelbase has been increased by shifting the rear axle. The buyers were happy. The Porsche line of cars was replenished with new modifications. At the same time, a joint project of the mega-corporations of the automotive world Porsche and Volkswagen was created. Only this work could not be called successful. Despite all the disadvantages, "914/916" was sold under the brand name "Volkswagen-Porsche" for almost ten years.
A new milestone in history
In 1972, three previously collaborating companies are merged into one large corporation- joint-stock company "Porsche AG". It included: a design bureau, Porsche and Volkswagen-Porsche. In the same 1972, there was a revival of Carrera. Received the name 911 RS, the car gained more than two hundred strong unit and hitherto unseen spoiler. The rear wing pressed the car to the ground at high speed. In 1974, the concern introduces the 911 Turbo. There is a presentation at the Paris Motor Show. A work of art enters the stage. A powerful engine of 260 "horses", a large spoiler and a stunning appearance. Aggressiveness and elegance - in one bottle. The Porsche car was equipped with bumpers with a rubberized part for a small impact in the color of the body.
New design
Porsche had to move on, he did not want to stop at the success already achieved. The solution was prompted by the spirit of the times. A completely new car was invented. The engine was in the front. The axle and box are located at the back. This was the Porsche 924. 125 horsepower in a light metal package; a body that does not look like its predecessors. The designers even hid the headlights in the back. Every effort was made to reduce resistance. The Porsche 924 Turbo entered the automotive arena three years later. 170 "horses" under the hood and, surprisingly, the most small consumption among sports competitors. In parallel, the 928th model was also released. 8 cylinders and 240 horsepower. Excellent aerodynamics, unique, always up-to-date appearance, Porsche character. Swivel headlights, integrated bumper. All this in a coupe body brought this model the title of "Car of 1978". He beat the rest of the Europeans. Thanks to this success, an even more powerful swallow appeared the next year. 928S. Almost 300 "horses" in miniature car. She was able to accelerate to 250 km / h. Three years later, the Porsche 944 rolled off the assembly line. The flared nostrils of the wings, inherited from the special version of the 924 Carrera GT, have become a new breath. The appearance was unforgettable. Yes, and other indicators have improved. For 9 years, 160 thousand of these swallows were released. IN various modifications. Among them - S, S2, Turbo, Convertible. The evolution of cars with an engine under the hood ended in 1992–1995. It was a model 968.
Group "B"
Group B is known to everyone who is fond of car racing and cannot imagine life without cars. This is a milestone in the history of motorsport. She brought changes to the lives of many people and automakers. The history of the Porsche 959 began with it. It happened in 1980. The company was attracted by liberal demands. No restrictions, only the release of 200 homologated copies. "Porsche" simply could not pass by. Engine capacity of 6 liters, 450 "horses", 4 shock absorbers per wheel, four-wheel drive, computer torque distribution between axles, floating ground clearance, Kevlar body parts. This is not a car, this is a dream. In 1986, she was presented in the Dakar Rally. And she takes the first two places. But Group B did not last long. The tragic death of pilots and spectators forced the leadership of the motorsport federation to close the race. But the consumer liked the car, and therefore more than 200 necessary copies were produced. Production ended in 1988.
The ideas that formed the basis of the Porsche sports car began to be used to assemble production cars. All-wheel drive was equipped with "964" and other versions, the turbocharging system went to cars of the "Turbo" line, the body was finalized for "993". branded adaptive suspension PASM, which today are equipped with all modern cars brand, is an analogue of the one that was first installed on the Porsche-959.
Change of years
The flagships of the brand soon left the scene, they were replaced by completely innovative cars - the Boxster and the 911 (996) Carrera. The latter was equipped with 4-wheel drive and an automatic transmission. Improved dynamics, new frame, enlarged rear spoiler, 3.6 liter engine. Completed with Carrera and other drives. The turbocharged version was initially equipped with a proven engine with a displacement of 3.3 liters, and in 1993 a 3.6-liter version was also launched, containing 360 “horses”. The 911 Turbo S semi-racing car, as well as the 911 America Roadster, were limited editions. The limited edition sold out very quickly.
911 Turbo, Series 964
The modern look of the Porsche 911, aerodynamic bumpers, streamlined shapes, new lighting technology - all these are components of a huge step in evolution famous model. The rear suspension has changed significantly, the engine has become more powerful. The Turbo version was equipped with all-wheel drive and a 3.6-liter twin-turbo engine. Larger intercoolers, a huge spoiler, 408 "horses", wide rear fenders. Power in the flesh. The epitome of auto-aggression with an elegant cover. At the age of 34, the history of this model turned another page. Porsche designers in 1997 gave the Turbo S an even more powerful engine. The pinnacle of sports production was the car that the craftsmen created for the BRP Global GT Series championship. The GT2 engine has become even more powerful. He got dual ignition, the power was up to 450 liters. With. It happened in 1998. This version was nicknamed "leaving widows" for frequent accidents. Also in 1998, in the summer, the last Porsche 911 with an atmospheric power unit rolled off the assembly line.
Legendary Boxster
In 1996, Porsche launched the Porsche 986 Boxster central-engined roadster. This car has become a new personification of the legendary brand. The car was equipped with a boxer engine with 6 cylinders of 2.5 liters. And only in 2000, it began to be equipped with another 3.2-liter engine, receiving the designation S. The car for relatively little money was well received by the consumer.
"Porsche 996 GT3"
Today, the Frankfurt Motor Show is one of the most famous in the world. All companies strive to present their new products at the event. This was the case in 1997 as well. Then Porsche introduced the new Carrera. She was very similar to her predecessor both externally and internally. The design of the heart of the car, the exterior, the headlights - all this was done in such a way as to reduce production and development costs. The car became even more powerful, increased in size, but continued to win the hearts of not only motorists, but also various authoritative sources. The car has repeatedly become the best sports car according to many magazines. In 1998, a convertible and Carrera 4 saw the light. And a year later, two more new Porsche cars. One of them was introduced for amateur competition - GT3 (this additional nameplate replaced RS) and the new 996 Turbo. Two latest engine were very different from the previous ones. The basis for them was the design of the unit of the 1998 GT1 sports prototype. The Turbo version got the twin supercharged version, the naturally aspirated version was equipped with the GT3 version.
New breath
The most non-standard car for Porsche was presented in 2002. They became an SUV called Cayenne. For the production of this swallow, the corporation even erected new conveyor- in Leipzig. Already in 2003, the production of this model was put on stream. This is a joint project of Porsche and Volkswagen. In many ways, it is similar to the Volkswagen Tuareg model. Of course, the consumers split into two teams; those who immediately fell in love with this car, and those who did not understand this step, because the car was not like other Porsches. There are several versions of the car: naturally aspirated V6 and V8, supercharged Turbo and Turbo S, as well as GTS and Turbo S with a 550-horsepower engine.
Legendary Porsches
The history of the Porsche company began a long time ago and will not end for a long time. As if in different years the existence of the public never met Porsche cars, sooner or later they always won the hearts of consumers. These stunning and unforgettable shapes, powerful engines, bold design solutions. Porsche was and remains the dream of many, the purpose of life, a manifestation of the status and character of its owner. Consumers should only wait for the new legendary Porsches, and they will definitely be.
Each of us is accustomed to naming brands and models of cars in a certain way. However, sometimes we pronounce the names of cars completely wrong. Well, okay? Then let's say "risette", "in a meter", etc. But if you want to know the correct transcription, then it is useful for you to know the correct (and incorrect) pronunciation of brands (and models) of cars.
In this collection, we tried to collect the most popular and / or controversial names.
So, educational program by the name of cars:
bmw. "B-M-V" not "B-M-Double-U"
Why: because BMW comes from the German “Bayerische Motoren Werke”, and in German there is “Be”, but not the English “Double-u”
Mitsubishi. Mitsubishi not Mitsubishi
Why: Many young children have a hard time pronouncing "sh", replacing it with a funny "sh" sound. Well, not Alyosha, but Alyosha. So in Japanese, as such, there is no “Sh”. There is a very, very soft "u" or even "u", which in turn is more like "s", but certainly not like "sh".
Lamborghini. Lamborghini not Lamborghini
Why: It's simple. In Italian, "g" does sound like "ji", but if "g" is followed by "h", then "gh" is pronounced like "g"
Porsche. Porsche, Porsche or Porsche
Why: Porsches are creepy - don't say that. Yes, and Porsche sounds illiterate. In German, the stress is on the first syllable (with rare exceptions), so Porsche and only Porsche
Renault. Reno not Reno
Why: we doubt very much that knowing the correct pronunciation, you will suddenly begin to speak. But over a glass of champagne somewhere on the balcony of a luxurious 5-star hotel room, you can show off your knowledge. Just be prepared - otherwise you will laugh earlier than others. Here, try to pronounce "R-yo-n-o", and even with the correct (in French) pronunciation of the letter "r"
logan. Logan, not Logan, although Logan can be
Why: By now, many might be preparing to write a comment about how the French always stress the last syllable. But in this case the word Logan is of Scottish origin, and in the original the stress is placed on the first syllable. But then again, if you want to say in French, you can also Logan. In general, the case when you say whatever you want ...
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Porsche Cayenne expensively and tastefully dressed, self-confident and inspires peace of mind around. You look at this car and you know that its owner definitely has a head on his shoulders to stand out with it! personalities. From the outside, it’s just a mass of noisy mechanisms, but still we are all different on the road ... However, it’s worth recognizing that, just as people are looking for a mate for themselves, they often pick up a car - not only according to the “pocket depth”, but both in character and appearance. As a result, the stereotypical character of the owners sticks to the cars. Agree, no one will be surprised by the stubborn Volga in the left lane on the TTK, which is dragging 70 km / h, not responding to signals to the “back” and gestures to the “temple”. Also, it will not be a surprise for anyone if the washed sparkling Q7 or GL500 starts to rebuild, not only not turning on the turn signal, but also frankly making contact with the neighboring car. Everyone knows the problem of the VAZ 2107 with the cerebellum: they have a very poor orientation in space, hence the ignorance of markings, signs, traffic lights, other road users ... It is easy to find the dependence of such car behavior on the wealth or temperament of its owner, but there are cars that destroy this solid theory. One of them, I boldly attribute the Porsche Cayenne. Thanks to a number of unique features of this car, it is able to change a person. Of course, not on a global scale, but within the framework of elementary decency on the road - it is quite possible. How does this happen?
Intelligence! Standard Cayenne, without evil body kits and "hungry howling" direct-flow exhaust system, does not provoke you to madness, does not put you on an “adrenaline needle”. His appearance betrays an athlete in him, but not a “pitching”, smeared with self-tanner and baby oil, not a sprinter with horse legs shod in spikes, but an athlete “in civilian clothes”. He is expensively and tastefully dressed, self-confident and inspires peace of mind around. You look at this Porsche and you know that its owner definitely has a head on his shoulders to stand out with it! I know, he knows, you know...
The Porsche company has existed for more than half a century, leaving a noticeable mark in automotive world. Nevertheless, there is a whole range of questions that each time must be answered anew. For example, which country is the manufacturer of Porsche? Although, of course, there are specific answers to them.
The emergence of the Porsche brand
Known automotive firm Porsche (manufacturing country Germany), is currently a renowned brand in its field. And the path of the company began at the beginning of the twentieth century. Even before the First World War, the future head of the corporation, Ferdinand Porsche, creates various car models, which allows him to get useful experience. He worked in several firms in Austria and Germany, he created several models of Mercedes and other cars.
The rise began in the interwar era. In 1931, a design company was founded by Ferdinand Porsche. It is then that it becomes clear that Porsche cars have a manufacturing country - Germany. In the early years, Ferdinand Porsche took on the design and production of individual parts for automobile companies, and a few years later he became the chief designer of Auto-Union. In the 1930s he creates whole line new products, including the "people's car" - one of the models of "Volkswagen", which brought him great popularity.
Before the outbreak of hostilities in the early 1940s. Fredinand Porsche worked on a significant number of orders on the side, creating, in particular, the celebrity KdF-Wagen (in the Russian version of the "Beetle" - the car that became the base in the line of Volkswagen models). Porsche's constructive successes include the Type 22, a sports model built according to commercial offer from Auto Union AG.
Most of the developments of those years were subsequently put into basic equipment Porsche cars. So who makes the Porsche? Car manufacturing country - Germany.
However, the militarization of Germany also affected the activities of Ferdinand. At first he creates army vehicles, and during the war years and armored vehicles - the well-known tanks "Tiger", "Panther" and self-propelled gun "Ferdinand". This activity earned him a bad reputation. Although the designer spent less than two years in prison for his work, Ferdinand Porsche failed to find his place on the Olympus of engineering thought, and in 1951 he died.
The first Porsche brands
The management of the company passed to his son, also Ferdinand, who produced the first car models under the Porsche brand (the country of origin is still Germany). The cars were mainly of a sports orientation: "Porsche-356", "Porsche-718" and others. Often, Porsche 356 parts were manufactured by Volkswagen, this was done to reduce the cost of cars. The unusually successful design of the models made it possible to achieve popularity among most motorists.
In the first post-war years, Porsche became a global well-known company V sports world. The pinnacle of movement in this direction is the Porsche 911 (1963). The model turned out to be one of the most successful moments in the biography of the Porsche company. appeared new development at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The appearance of the model was developed by the eldest son of Ferdinand Porsche Jr. - Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, who was the grandson of the founder of the firms. The novelty was created in such a way as to present a new design, but at the same time not very far from the usual rules of the company. As a result, configurations known to everyone were created, which are sold with enviable success until today.
In the following decades, Porsche designed many successful and very mass machines, but it was not possible to make a breakthrough until our days. One thing worth emphasizing is that over the past decades, the company has designed many original models of machines.
On the basis of these cars, other models were also created: Porsche-924, Porsche-928 with a modified appearance and a seriously rebuilt number of parts. In the penultimate decade of the twentieth century, another novelty of the brand appeared - Porsche 959. Country of origin - Germany.
Firm in the 1980s/90s
In the eighties there is another change in the management of the company. New head Henri Bon bets on modernization and styling under modern style the most famous models, in particular the Porsche 911. Receiving new, more powerful engines, upgraded materials and parts, Porsche in the late eighties and nineties competed quite successfully in the global automotive market.
In 1994, the models received a new coating. Chassis was equipped new suspension. In 1995 appeared new convertible, during its creation, the company brought to life many technical solutions that were original at that time.
This policy has led to the fact that Porsche is becoming one of the leaders not only among sports models, but also inexpensive mass. The Boxster, which appeared in the middle of the last decade of the twentieth century, only confirmed this position. It was a two-seater six-cylinder engine("boxer"), installed in front of rear axle, with a soft, automatically folding roadster-type body.
Porsche at the present stage
At the beginning of the twenty-first century, Porsche (manufacturing country Germany) is still striving to experiment with new models, but at the same time maintain a general line on creating recognizable cars. At present, the company no longer plays the role of ordinary automakers, this has long been a thing of the past. Porsche designers have been playing leading roles in the automotive world for many years. IN last years Porsche cars were recognized as the most reliable in all respects.
The beginning of the century was marked by the activities of the company on high level. The designers continued not only to produce typical racing cars, the basic parts for which were developed in 1948, but also began to introduce radically new solutions. For example, issued Porsche crossover Cayenne and Porsche Panamera sports car.
The country of origin of Porsche is Germany, nothing changes in this matter over time. Along with other automotive giants, the automaker decided to develop modern technologies twenty first century. There were cars that have electric motors, on their basis sports cars were designed. hybrid cars. The use of new concepts made it possible for the Porsche 918 Spyder model to cover a distance of twenty-five kilometers at a speed of 160 km / h on a single electric motor.
Porsche Cayenne: the beginning
Big changes are taking place in the traditional Porsche automotive industry. The next stage of development was the Porsche Cayenne - a five-seat mid-size racing car. Country of origin "Porsche Cayenne" - Germany.
The model was produced with the active involvement of the Volkswagen concern in the work. The creation of the entry level (Type 955 / 9PA) started in 2002, and in the United States the project has been underway since 2003. The name of the car model, Cayenne, was formed from the name of the central colonial possession of France. By 2002-2003, the influence of global automotive trends reaches such a level that one can ask the question: who produces the Porsche Cayenne, which manufacturing country?
In 2008, the cars were equipped with more modern engines, a direct fuel transfer mechanism was installed in the car. For example, a typical car (manufacturing country Germany) Porsche Cayenne, as before, was driven by a six-cylinder engine, its volume was 3.6 liters, and its power was up to 290 liters. With. Other cars had 4.8-liter eight-cylinder engines with a power of 385 hp. With. up to 542 l. With.
The chassis was equipped entirely self suspension ordinary type. There were two types of suspension: typical spring, for basic version Cayenne and Cayenne S, as well as organized pneumatic, allowing you to change the size of the track distance from 157 to 273 mm for Cayenne Turbo(Supplied as an option for two initial models).
Who manufactures the Porsche Cayenne (manufacturing country)? Auto is different German quality. SUV purchased all-wheel drive transmission, which allows, under typical driving conditions, to concentrate the engine torque between the wheels of the front and rear axles in a ratio of 38 to 62. Because of this, the Cayenne retains the ability to maneuver, common to rear wheel drive cars. The Porsche Cayenne has a manufacturer in Germany, as was said.
Generation of the tenth years of the twenty-first century
The next generation, number 958, was shown to the public at Geneva Motor Show in 2010. Car trade started in May. The 2011 Cayenne looks smaller, more compact and more muscular than its predecessor.
To implement new technical solutions, "Porsche" makes alteration of the base for all cars. Now the car has a longitudinal engine, a powerful power body with subframes. In addition, the suspension has become completely autonomous, the transmission is equipped with a lockable center differential.
Volkswagen designers developed an all-wheel drive transmission, and Porsche specialists developed a suspension, undercarriage and handling, while each of the firms organized its own range of engines for SUVs. The only exception was the 3.2-liter V6 engine produced by Volkswagen for the Porsche Cayenne model, which is budget by the standards of this company.
Model Porsche Cayenne and Volkswagen Tuareg are made on a single basis.
Released in 2009 diesel model SUV with a three-liter turbocharged engine with a capacity of 240 horsepower and a maximum torque of 550 Nm. A number of motorists are wondering: "Porsche Cayenne" - whose car? Country of origin - Germany.
In this modification, the car accelerates to 100 km in 8.3 s, and the absolute pace is 214 km/h. chief useful property The model is served by a significantly low fuel consumption: 11.6 liters per 100 km in urban areas and 7.9 liters on the highway. For this version of the Porsche Cayenne, the country of origin is Germany.
The body of the Cayenne is entirely galvanized, which prevents the appearance of rot and rust spots even when frequent use auto and constant exposure to rain. The machine is comfortable to use.
"Panamera": name and characteristics
Another iconic model for the automaker was the Porsche Panamera. Producer - Germany. Introduced at the Paris Motor Show in the early fifties, the 550 Spuder was powered by four-speed gearbox gears and original spectacular appearance quickly gained popularity. This new model showed itself very positively at the Mexican race Carrera Panamerikana, in some places reaching speeds of up to two hundred kilometers per hour. The name of the model was in honor of this event. For decades, the company has been constantly creating new modifications.
At the beginning of the twenty-first century (in 2009), the company's designers showed another Panamera model - a car with a four-seat cab. Unusual modification was made on a fresh basis of a typical layout.
Panamera debuted with gasoline engine V8 4.8, then there was a version with a V6 3.6 engine, with a capacity of 300 horsepower. Car enthusiasts could find versions with rear or all-wheel drive, and as an additional option, you can buy air suspension.
"Panamera" in the tenth years of the twenty-first century
At the beginning of autumn 2010, about 25 thousand cars were sold. In the summer of 2013, the Panamera made the replacement of parts, the marker lights were updated, the designers made some improvements in the cockpit. Although some of it remains classic car"Porsche" (producing country - Germany).
Porsche Panamera gets an improved engine. The control of the machine is also subject to modification. Friction is reduced and the weight of moving parts is reduced by 16.5% (9.5 kg). The operating temperature of the engines increased, this made it possible to increase the efficiency of the motor. But the increase in the efficiency of the unit did not affect the power, but led to a decrease in fuel consumption.
The refreshed 2017/18 Panamera racing car was shown to the public in the German capital. Car new era stands out from the crowd in a technical aspect, the appearance of the car has also changed significantly.
Auto interior in recent years
At the rear of the car, the overall lighting equipment with limited horizontal rectangles of LEDs attracts the eye. The lanterns are united by a crimson ribbon, under which the name of the brand of the model is written. Done in a similar manner rear end other Porsche models. Car enthusiasts believe that this model is not far from the 911 Porsche in terms of interior. Whose country is the car manufacturer today? It's still made in Germany.
Changes in ideas about the aesthetics of cars have caused a slight transformation appearance"Panamera". The top of the machine lowers more gently. According to the conceived concept, the distance to the roof from the people in the cabin should have been reduced, but the designers claim that there is enough space. Distances from passenger seats up to the roof is enough for comfortable accommodation of passengers.
Inside the car is equipped with the most modern devices for cars. Together with various quality materials for interior decoration this creates a comfortable cabin interior. The front panel of the machine is used practically only to put a 12.3-inch screen of the general multimedia complex. All other guiding details are on main panel, going into the inter-passenger niche. Almost all typical standard buttons that have accumulated a large number of, placed on suitable panels with the ability to easily control the various functions of the machine. Removed the extra rear seat.
By filling the car with a variety of electronics, the designers at the same time paid tribute to the past. This is confirmed by the standard analog tachometer dial located in the middle of the dashboard. At the same time, the device is surrounded on all sides by modern measuring instruments representing a large amount of information.
In addition to the beautiful interior and electronic equipment, the designers were also puzzled by other aspects of convenience, making a large luggage niche.
Porsche Panamera 2017/18 variant
All Porsche Panamera models of the 2017/18 variant are equipped with an eight-speed PDK II robotic gearbox. The kit of the next modification includes four-wheel drive, three-chamber air suspension, full control chassis, roll suppression structures and thrust vectoring system.
Conclusion
IN modern world various changes are considered normal, ordinary innovations, which are carried out mainly to unite humanity for the purposes of globalization. In Europe, the process of merging both countries in general and economic associations in particular has been going on for several decades, accelerating in recent years. This means that corporations have less and less "national color". And therefore, the question about Porsche is quite obvious: which country is the manufacturer of these cars? Only one thing can be firmly said: this is a European car model that has absorbed all the best national characteristics. Although the German footprint is the main one here, therefore, Germany is the country of origin for Porsche cars.
We confidently pronounce the names of world-famous foreign brands, as many of them have long been part of our everyday speech. It is not difficult for us to name the brand of sportswear, car, cosmetic products, etc.
However, you will be surprised how much famous titles most people pronounce it wrong.
1. Lamborghini / "Lamborghini"
The Italian manufacturer of great sports cars is called Lamborghini. According to the rules of reading in Italian, if there is an “h” after “g”, then you need to pronounce it as “g”.
But you can often hear the wrong version: "Lamborghini." And if you call Lamborghini just that, the Italians will look at you, at least with bewilderment.
2. Nike
The name of the brand was coined in honor of the goddess of victory Nike. In the USA it is pronounced as "Nike". But ignorance of the rules of reading English word nike led to the wide distribution in Europe and in the domestic expanses of the version of the Nike translation. Wrong option got accustomed so much that it is used in the name of the official representative of the company in Russia.
3. Hyundai / "Hyundai"
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6. Moët & Chandon / "Moet e Chadon"
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Contrary to popular belief, worldwide famous brand Champagnes should be called Moet e Chadon, not Mine and Chandon. According to the rules, when reading the name, the “n” in the word Chandon is removed, and not the “t” in the word Moёt. And the union "and" must be pronounced in the French manner "e".
7. Levi's / Levis
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There are two options in the world, and even in the USA there are also two of them: carriers in English more often they say "Livize", because Levi is read as "Levi". However, the truth is that the name of the creator of jeans was Levi Strauss, who was a German Jew and was given the name Loeb at birth. At the age of 18, he moved from Bavaria to San Francisco, and for ease of pronunciation, his name became Levi. Following the grammar of the English language, the variant "Lewis" would still be more correct.
8. Xerox / " Zirox"
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You will be surprised, but in fact you need to say "Zeroks", not "Xerox". In the United States, the initial letter "X" is read as "Z". And everyone knows Xena - this is actually "Xena - Warrior Princess." But the first Xerox copier that appeared in domestic open spaces was called a "copier". Therefore, having heard the word "ziroks", few people will understand what is at stake.
9. Samsung / "Samson"
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Samsung is pronounced like "Samsung", but a more accurate translation of the word according to transcription standards is "Samson", with an emphasis on the first syllable. It means "three stars" in Korean. Therefore, one of the versions of the emergence of such a name is associated with the three sons of the founder of Samsung Lee Benchol.
10. Mitsubishi / "Mitsubishi"
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Russian representation Japanese manufacturer auto Mitsubishi in its latest campaign has made a special emphasis on the version of "Mitsubishi". The fact is that the penultimate sound is read in Japanese as a cross between "s" and "sh", but still closer to "s". For this reason, the vast majority of Japanese translators continue to insist on the Mitsubishi variant. And it's easy to agree with them.
And here is a small cheat sheet with the rules for pronouncing the names of designers and brand names:
- Bulgari- the name of the jewelry brand sounds like "Bulgari";
- Burberry- this English brand causes a lot of inconsistencies, and the correct option is Burberry;
- Cartier- it is correct to say: "Cartier";
- Chloe- This French stamp, therefore, we pronounce in the French manner "Kloe";
- Christian Lacroix- meet Christian Lacroix, the last letter is not pronounced;
- Dolce & Gabbana- "Dolce & Gabbana";
- Dsquared- the complex name of the Italian brand is easier to pronounce than it looks: "DiscuErt";
- Emilio Pucci- "Emilio Pucci", and no "Pucie" or "Pucchi";
- Hermes- this brand is often called "Hermes", but taking into account French phonetics, the name "ErmE" (emphasis on the last syllable) will be more correct;
- Giorgio Armani- we pronounce the name of the great designer correctly: "Giorgio ArmAni";
- Givenchy- only Givenchy, no options;
- Jean-Paul Gaultier- there are usually no difficulties with Jean-Paul, and the surname is pronounced as “Gotje”;
- Guess- just "HES";
- Lacoste- "Lakost";
- Loewe- many distort the name of this Spanish brand, but everything is simple: "LoEve";
- Louis Vuitton- "Louis Vuitton";
- miu miu- like a meowing cat: "MIU MIU";
- Moschino- we pronounce it in accordance with the name of the founder of the brand Franco Moskino;
- Nina Ricci- "Nina Ricci";
- Sergio Rossi- "Sergio Rossi", a more correct pronunciation in the Italian manner;
- Sonia Rykiel- the name of the designer is read as "Sonya Rickel";
- UGGs- not “uggs”, but “uggs” (although many people call these shoes simply “uggs”);
- Versace- pronounced like "VersAce";
- Yves Saint Laurent- "Yves Saint Laurent" and no one else.
