Ferdinand Porsche Dies

[ozrocker]

Article fails to mention any of his Family's work during WW2

 http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/46966251



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[Karnak]

Why should it?  He was too young to have participated in that.

[Shuffler]

Lot of fellas passing the torch it seems.

[RTHolmes]

incredible that the 911 has outlived him. RIP Ferdinand.

[ozrocker]

Why should it?  He was too young to have participated in that.

If you read correctly, I stated "His Family's work"


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[Karnak]

If you read correctly, I stated "His Family's work"


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Indeed, but the article was about him, not his family, so once again, why should it mention his family's activities in WWII?

[BUG_EAF322]

I also cannot see why it should be mentioned obviously all Germany families where.
VW,Porsche beetle and 911
Just love these cars

[Rob52240]

I disagree with their crazy ideas about putting the engine in the back of their cars.

[BUG_EAF322]

Its the best idea better than a front engined heavy car.
Though its weight is more projected too the middle.

Just watch some top gear and u see why the Stig is uber in this car.
Especialy the 2wd version.

Like a p38 its an experten car

[Silat]

<<S>> Ferd.. You provided and still provide me with a joyful driving experience.

[Rob52240]

I'll just remain biased.  No doubt the man was one of the most prolific car designers of all time.

[icepac]

The porsche family was against the rear engine idea in performance cars but practicality dictated it.

Porsche #1 is mid-engine.

[BUG_EAF322]

Porsche nr1 to me is the beetle by pappa Porsche .
His kids refined the concept that started basicly with beetle parts.

[nrshida]

I disagree with their crazy ideas about putting the engine in the back of their cars.

I used to think that too Rob52240, and then I rather unfortunately drove one. Suddenly it made perfect sense.

The Porsche family were a bunch of cads if you read into the history without the misty-eyed romanticism. A very prominent character in the success of Porsche, who often goes unmentioned, is an Austrian fellow named Erwin Komenda. He was only an 'employee' so doesn't get the credit he deserves

[Slate]

I disagree with their crazy ideas about putting the engine in the back of their cars.

 

 You're not thinking about the bad weather in Germany for many months of the year. A rear engine beetle will keep going when those "rear wheels" of yours are spinning and going nowhere.