How Do You Say Porsche?

While Porsche seems relatively straightforward to pronounce, many Los Angeles and Arcadia drivers actually say it wrong. One of the most common pronunciations is “Porsch,” but this variation is actually not correct. So how do you pronounce Porsche properly? It is really pronounced like “Por-shuh” since it is actually a two-syllable word. Feel free to learn some history about this luxury car brand below and reach out to Rusnak/Pasadena with any questions on the meaning of the brand’s name and more!

The History of Porsche

Now that you know how Porsche is pronounced, let’s take a closer look at the history of the brand. The Porsche brand started in 1948. Volkswagen parts received modifications to meet the needs of this new luxury automaker, and the first Porsche model made its debut a few months later. The series production of the Porsche 356 began in 1950. Other historical milestones of the Porsche brand are as follows:

• 1953:The 550 Spyder won its first race at the Nürburgring.
• 1956:The 10,000 Porsche 365 is produced, which coincided with the automaker’s 25th anniversary.
• 1964:The series production of the Porsche 911 commences.
• 1972:Porsche AG was founded.
• 1974: The Porsche 911 Turbo made its debut at the Paris Auto Show. It was the first production sports car that featured an exhaust turbocharger and pressure regulator.
• 1989:For the first time, the Porsche 911 Carrera features the “Tiptronic” automatic gearbox system.
• 1996:The 1 millionth Porsche vehicle is produced on July 15.
• 2002:The Porsche Cayenne SUV is the third model line produced by the brand.
• 2005:Construction of the Porsche Museum begins in Zuffenhausen.
• 2016:The new Panamera G2 makes its world debut in Berlin.
• 2018: The Old Timer Grand Prix celebrates 70 years of Porsche sports cars
• 2020: Six winners from Porsche in Le Mes

Bring the Porsche Legacy to the Glendale Roads

With this newly founded knowledge under your belt, it’s time to show off what this brand has to offer on your drives. Whether you’re already a proud Porsche owner or you’re ready to become one soon in Pasadena, count on Rusnak/Pasadena as your designated Porsche Center. At our dealership, the Rusnak standard will elevate your experiences with us!