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![]() ![]() Ferdinand Porsche (1875)Aside from the knowledge he gleaned from sneaking into university classes as a young man, Porsche received no formal higher education in engineering. Upon entering the automotive industry, however, he showed enormous natural aptitude in the field. He is best known for designing the original Volkswagen Beetle and for his contributions to advanced German tank designs. In 1905, Porsche was recognized as Austria\'s most outstanding automotive engineer. How is "Porsche" properly pronounced? More... |