Who Owns Porsche?

The Porsche brand has gained popularity all over the world for its top-notch engineering and breathtaking luxury, but just who owns Porsche? Is Porsche owned by VW? Dive deeper into the history of this iconic brand, and see the current lineup at our showroom in San Diego!

What Company Owns Porsche?

Some customers in Chula Vista and La Jolla are surprised to learn that the Porsche and Volkswagen brands merged in 2011! Porsche started as a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Auto Group – and they certainly weren’t the only ones. The VW AG also owns Audi, Bugatti, and Lamborghini. So, is Porsche owned by VW? You could say that. However, the Porsche brand also owns a majority share in Volkswagen Auto Group. This means the two have a reciprocal relationship. Take a look back in time:

• 1969 – Porsche and Volkswagen join together on the production of the VW-Porsche 914 with a VW engine and 914-6 with Porsche engine.
• 1976 – Porsche and Volkswagen rejoin forces once again to produce the Porsche 912E and the Porsche 924.
• 2011 – Porsche and Volkswagen merge with VW as the parent company.
• Present – Parts for the Porsche Cayenne are now assembled at the Volkswagen Group factory in Bratislava, Slovakia.

Porsche Past and Present

Now you know what company owns Porsche, but did you know that the brand has roots dating back to the 1940s? Get to know more about the history of Porsche below:

• 1948 – The Porsche brand debuts, and Ferdinand Porsche ushers 200 employees into the company.
• 1949 – The very first Porsche model, the Porsche 356, is produced with a super-limited run of only 52 cars.
• 1952 – The 550 Spyder is introduced and becomes one of the most popular Porsche models to date.
• 1973 – Porsche sells over 10,000 models to mark its 25th anniversary in the business

Get a Piece of Porsche History at Porsche San Diego

Now that you’re more familiar with the brand, get to know the latest models at Porsche San Diego. Contact us for more information about our new Porsche inventory or just head down to San Diego to get behind the wheel. We’re only a short drive from the Carlsbad area, and we’d love to answer any questions.