Porsche's signature designs have, from the beginning, featured air-cooled rear-engine configurations (like the Beetle), rare for other car manufacturers, but producing automobiles that are very well balanced. The sleek bodywork was designed by Erwin Komenda, who also had designed the body of the Beetle. Beginning in 1954 the 356s engines started utilizing engine cases designed specifically for the 356. The 356, however, had several evolutionary stages, A, B, and C, while in production, and most Volkswagen-sourced parts were replaced by Porsche-made parts. In post-war Germany, parts were generally in short supply, so the 356 automobile used components from the Volkswagen Beetle, including the engine case from its internal combustion engine, transmission, and several parts used in the suspension.

Porsche's current lineup includes the 718 Boxster/Cayman, 911, Panamera, Macan, Cayenne and Taycan. The headquarters of Porsche AG is in Stuttgart, and the company is owned by Volkswagen AG, a controlling stake of which is owned by Porsche Automobil Holding SE.

Porsche AG, usually shortened to Porsche AG (German pronunciation: (About this soundlisten) see below), is a German automobile manufacturer specializing in high-performance sports cars, SUVs and sedans.

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