Porsche History quiz

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1. 1 Easy

   What motivated Porsche to shock purists by launching the Cayenne SUV in 2002?

   Answer: To save the company from financial crisis

   Why: The Cayenne became an instant bestseller, single-handedly turning Porsche into one of the world's most profitable car manufacturers.

2. 2 Medium

   Who founded the Porsche company in Stuttgart in 1931?

   Answer: Ferdinand Porsche

   Why: Ferdinand Porsche's 1931 Stuttgart office designed for others, the VW Beetle included; the first car with the Porsche badge came in 1948, from son Ferry.

3. 3 Hard

   What was the color of the first road-certified Porsche 356 prototype?

   Answer: Silver

   Why: Porsche's first car wore silver over a red leatherette bench seat, and the Carinthian authorities granted its operating permit on 8 June 1948.

4. 4 Easy

   Which German location is home to Porsche's headquarters?

   Answer: Zuffenhausen

   Why: Porsche has built cars in Zuffenhausen since 1950, and every 911, from the Carrera to the Cup racer, still leaves one single line there.

5. 5 Medium

   Why is the Porsche 930 nicknamed the widowmaker?

   Answer: Turbo boost caused sudden deadly spins in rain

   Why: The engine hangs behind the rear axle, so late boost snapped the tail loose; in 1978 the Turbo got 3.3 litres, 300 PS and 917-derived brakes.

6. 6 Hard

   Who financed the 1922 lightweight Porsche racing car?

   Answer: Count Sascha Kolowrat-Krakowsky

   Why: Austro-Daimler refused to fund the project, so the count paid; the 598 kg car then took first and second in class at the 1922 Targa Florio.