Founded in 1931 by Ferdinand Porsche in Stuttgart, Germany, the company originally offered motor‑vehicle development and consulting. It produced its first car, the Porsche 356, in 1948 . The iconic crest—combining Stuttgart's coat of arms and the Württemberg state emblem—first appeared in 1952 . Known for the 911, sports car innovation, motorsport success, and performance engineering, Porsche remains a benchmark in luxury high-performance vehicles.