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