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Sad loss of the designer of Porsche's most successful motor, the 911.

Professor Porsche was the creative brain behind the one of the world's most iconic sports cars which went on sale in 1963.
Despite being nearly 50 years old, the 911's design has only ever evolved and is still unmistakable from the original model.
A statement from the German company confirmed Professor Porsche, grandson of company founder Ferdinand Porsche, had passed away in Salzburg on Thursday aged 76.
The German designer, nicknamed Butzi, joined the family company in 1956 where he worked in the technical design department.
In 1962 he was made the manager of the Porsche design studios and the following year he showed off the Porsche 901, which was later renamed the 911.

RIP

In 1962 he was made the manager of the Porsche design studios and the following year he showed off the Porsche 901, which was later renamed the 911.
In fact it was because Peugeot had trade mark registered the x0x format. Hence Porsche renaming it 911.

RIP

Very sad news, but what a legacy he created!

Amazing to think that 356 fans were at first up in arms at 911 launch, in same way as people now react to 996, Cayenne, Panamera...

Hi, want to share this nice video. RIP Ferdinand Alexander Porsche.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7zY2kj_RFc

david.