| Ferdinand Porshe was born 3 September 1875 | | | | speed of 193 miles per hour. |
| and died 30 January 1951. He was best known for | | | | - Finally, the 911 GT3 model, uncompromising race |
| designing the original Volkswagen Beetle and for | | | | engineering similar to the 911 Turbo but 415 hp, 0 |
| his contribution to advanced German tank designs: | | | | to 60 in 4.15 seconds and a top speed of 193 |
| Tiger I, Tiger II and the Elefant. | | | | miles per hour. |
| Ferdinand Porsche was known to say "If you | | | | With the top of the range Porsche 911 Turbo |
| think about an object's function, the form | | | | having a 0 to 60 performance in 3.7 seconds you |
| sometimes creates itself". Porsche has built its | | | | better make sure you have the necessary driving |
| name on outstanding design but with uncomprising | | | | skills for this machine or you may find you are |
| engineering. | | | | not in control of this phenomenal beast. |
| The Porsche motor company produce four | | | | Many Porsche owners join Porsche clubs which |
| designs, the Boxter, the Cayman, the 911 and the | | | | are made up of like minded owners who |
| Cayenne (Porsche's 4x4), but probably the most | | | | appreciate the beauty, elegance and ability of one |
| desirable of all these is the Porsche 911, the | | | | of the world's finest sports cars. |
| quintessential sports car for over 40 years, a | | | | Clubs provide news and events, and for the |
| superb sports car for everyday driving. The | | | | serious owner who wants to take things that little |
| exquisite lines make this car a work of art. | | | | bit further club racing events are available. There |
| The Porsche 911 comes in the following models: | | | | is usually a technical question and answer section |
| - the 911 Carrera Coupe model, a 2+2 with six | | | | in any Porsche club where members can |
| cylinders,325-355 hp, 0 to 60 in 4.8 seconds and a | | | | exchange knowledge. |
| top speed of 177 miles per hour. | | | | Porsche Club of America is made up of many |
| - the 911 Carrera Cabriolet model, similar to the | | | | clubs covering numerous regions around the |
| model above, but with a drop head roof and 0 to | | | | country. Porsche Chicago is one of the regions |
| 60 in 5 seconds | | | | and the club provides events, drivers' education |
| - the 911 Targa 4 model, again similar to the | | | | and club racing - Porsche Chicago owners club is a |
| above model, the 911 Carrera coupe but with | | | | must for any serious Porsche owner. |
| slight variations. | | | | Each club usually has a web site where |
| - The 911 Turbo, the flagship of the company and | | | | information can be obtained and Porsche Chicago |
| the ultimate in driving force. A 2+2, 6 cylinder, | | | | is no exception, it also has a section where |
| 480 hp, 0 to 60 in only 3.7 seconds ad a top | | | | potential members can join online. |