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The Porsche is a German beauty with a ferociously dedicated fan base. Learn the history of the 911, 914, 944 and see photos of the Cayenne, the Cayman and the Boxster.

Featured Article:  How the Porsche Carrera GT Works

Some would say it's the greatest supercar to date. Others would shout it from the rooftops. The Porsche Carrera GT weighs in at just 3000 pounds and kicks out 605 horsepower off the assembly line. Check out the Carrera GT and see what $440,000 buys these days. See more »

How the Porsche Carrera GT Works

How the Porsche Carrera GT Works

Some would say it's the greatest supercar to date. Others would shout it from the rooftops. The Porsche Carrera GT weighs in at just 3000 pounds and kicks out 605 horsepower off the assembly line. Check out the Carrera GT and see what $440,000 buys these days.

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1948 Porsche 356/2 Coupe

1948 Porsche 356/2 Coupe

The 356/2 Porsche was developed by Ferdinand Porsche's son while Ferdinand was in prison. Volkswagen components were the basis for its design. See pictures and learn how the father-and-son team created this famous car.

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Porsche 356

Porsche 356

The Porsche 356 of the 1950s and 1960s set the pattern for today's Porsche 911. Top-notch workmanship and outstanding road manners contributed to the success of the 356. Learn about the 356 in these articles pictures and specifications.

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Porsche 356 History

Porsche 356 History

Porsche's first production car the 356 would set the automaker's pace for decades. The 356's design was based on the VW Beetle design. Learn about this landmark Porsche with profiles and photos.

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Porsche 911

Porsche 911

Introduced in 1965, the Porsche 911 has been wowing car lovers for decades. Many different models have been released and you can view photos and specs for them all right here at HowStuffWorks. Trace this fantastic car’s history, plus find links to more great info about other Porsche cars.

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Porsche 911 History

Porsche 911 History

For more than 40 years the Porsche 911 has amazed sports-car buyers and critics alike. The 911 preserved the essence of earlier Porsches, while setting a new and entirely higher standard of engineering and design. Learn about the 911's many series and models here.

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Porsche 911 Pictures and Specifications

Porsche 911 Pictures and Specifications

The legendary Porsche 911 is a smooth sleek dream of a sports car. It has been brilliantly updated, but never lost its focus on pure performance. Follow the evolution of the 911 over the years with pictures and specifications.

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Porsche 914

Porsche 914

The Porsche 914 and Porsche 914/6 seemed the modern midengine sports cars Porsche needed in 1970, but some Porsche fans were livid. Learn what the controversy over the Porsche 914 was about.

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Porsche 914 History

Porsche 914 History

The Porsche 914 was designed to replace the 912 and to be an affordable counterpart to the 911. The Porsche 914 debuted with a low price point to attract buyers. Follow the 914's development into a Porsche classic.

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Porsche 914 Pictures and Specifications

Porsche 914 Pictures and Specifications

The Porsche 914 and the hotter Porsche 914/6 debuted in the U.S. in 1970. Porsche caused some controversy by using some Volkswagen parts on the 914. Follow the evolution of the 914 through pictures and specifications.

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Porsche 924

Porsche 924

The Porsche 924 Porsche 944 and Porsche 968 were Porsche's ideal front-engine sports cars. Each version of this front-engine Porsche had its own look. Learn how Porsche's front-engine adventure began with the 924 in the late 1970s.

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Porsche 924 944 and 968 Pictures and Specifications

Porsche 924 944 and 968 Pictures and Specifications

The Porsche 924 Porsche 944 and Porsche 968 were sometimes controversial Porsches. They were a family of front-engine Porsches, but the engines they used cause much controversy. Follow their evolution in pictures and specifications.

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Porsche 928

Porsche 928

The Porsche 928 was a prospective replacement for the rear-engine Porsche 911. Some critics dubbed it the world's best performance car. Learn why the great front-engine 928 never met that potential.

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Porsche 928 Pictures and Specifications

Porsche 928 Pictures and Specifications

The Porsche 928 was one of the most expensive of the line -- and at one time the world's fastest road car. The 928 was burly and luxurious, and broke with Porsche tradition in having a water-cooled front engine. Learn its specifications and see pictures.

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Porsche 959

Porsche 959

The Porsche 959 boasted an unprecedented array of Porsche technology. The 959 was built by Porsche as a racing car. Check out the history pictures and specs of this groundbreaking 190-mph car.

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Porsche 959 History

Porsche 959 History

The Porsche 959 was considered the ultimate sports car when it debuted in 1987-88. Production was limited to 200, and all were spoken for within weeks. Read about the history design and performance of the Porsche 959.

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Porsche 959 Pictures and Specifications

Porsche 959 Pictures and Specifications

The Porsche 959 was built to be the ultimate performance sports car, and it delivered. The twin turbo motor engine, with all wheel drive, could go from zero to sixty in four seconds. Learn the specifications and see pictures of this classic car.

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Porsche Boxster

Porsche Boxster

The Porsche Boxster helped redefine Porsche excitement. Offered as a 201-horsepower base model or a 295-horsepower S model. Learn about the history of the Boxster and Boxster S and see pictures of these great cars.

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Porsche Boxster History

Porsche Boxster History

The Porsche Boxster debuted in 1997 as the new entry-level Porsche, and became a sports-car classic. It was a two-seat roadster with looks and road manners. Check out this illustrated history of the Boxster.

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Porsche Cars

Porsche Cars

Porsche cars come alive in this history of all production models, starting with the first Porsche 356 to today's 480-horsepower all-wheel-drive Porsche 911 Carrera Turbo. Check out these articles pictures and specs.

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