German Cars
Germany and its car culture
When you think of a German car, the majority of people think of cutting edge automotive technology recently symbolised recently by a 500 BHP Audi R8 V12 Diesel and a Bugatti with quad turbo and around 1000 BHP amongst others. Germany has always been a pioneer as far as car design and production has been concerned, the first examples being Mercedes, Karl Benz, BMW's Karl Friedrich Rapp and later in 1948 Porsche's Ferdinand Porsche who now owns 51% of Volkswagen, part of the VAG group.
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When you think of German cars, a few thoughts spring to mind:-
- Well built, strong & reliable
- Cutting edge technology e.g. 100BHP per litre & quattro
- Inspired design flair
- Luxury, drive & performance
- Forward thinking design & production
- Quality at a cost
With most German car models you get iconic design for example the Mk1 & Mk2 Golf and VW Camper still don't look out of place 30 - 40 years on. Cars from Deutschland combine performance, luxury and looks with technology especially with the likes of Porsche. |
German sports car heritage
Deutsche performance motor cars such as the likes of the Porsche 911 Carrrera demonstrate iconic design agressive styling unsurpassed power and enhanced drivability.
Racing Porsche 911 Turbo on M42
The Porsche itself is a status symbol and reflects prosperity, and is generally driven by people who can afford it and like the feel of driving a real sports car.
Green Porsche on M42
The Merc has always been seen a luxury car from the S-Class through to the AMG CL. However at the beginning the Deutche luxury car makers pioneered some of the most groud breaking cars ever for example the 1938 W125 a 12 cylinder capable of reaching 268.9 mph.
S Class in Chiswick, London
These manufacturers have tried their hands at all types of vehicles from Jeeps to Rally Cars even campers as well R4 racing cars. They pioneered a commercial version of Jensen's all wheel drive system, namely quattro and fitted it to both VW's and Audi models. This technology sent Audi to the World Rally Championship podium in first position.
Audi TT at Leeds Harewood Festival
Mk1 Golf at Leeds Harewood Festival
Karl Friedrich Rapp car company has demonstated many fine autos including the BMW M1 a racing car that never made it due to unforseen circumstance, but still symbolise everything Beemer stand for. The compnay as well racing have produced and designed many great road cars including the M3 and Z1.
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