How to Pronounce Porsche

Whether you drive a new Porsche Panamera or Porsche 718 Boxter, how do you say Porsche? While you might hear several ways to pronounce Porsche in Mequon and Thiensville, there’s a simple way to say it properly. 

How do you pronounce Porsche correctly? In German the letter E at the end of a word is pronounced as “uh,” while the letters SCH are said the same way we say SH in English. If you’ve been saying “POR-shuh,” then you know how Porsche is pronounced. Want to learn more about this automotive icon? We have a crash course in Porsche history from Porsche Milwaukee North. 

The History of Porsche

Now that you know how to pronounce Porsche, let’s take a closer look at the history of the brand. The Porsche brand was born in 1948. Volkswagen parts received modifications to meet the needs of this new luxury automaker, and the first Porsche model made its debut a few months later. The series production of the Porsche 356 began in 1950. Other historical milestones of the Porsche brand include:

• 1953: The 550 Spyder won its first race at the Nürburgring.

• 1956: The 10,000th Porsche 365 is produced, which coincided with the automaker’s 25th anniversary. 

• 1964: The series production of the Porsche 911 commences. 

• 1972: Porsche AG was founded. 

• 1974: The Porsche 911 Turbo made its debut at the Paris Auto Show. It was the first production sports car that featured an exhaust turbocharger and pressure regulator. 

• 1989: For the first time, the Porsche 911 Carrera features the “Tiptronic” automatic gearbox system. 

• 1996: The 1 millionth Porsche vehicle is produced on July 15. 

• 2002: The Porsche Cayenne SUV is the third model line produced by the brand. 

• 2005: Construction of the Porsche Museum begins in Zuffenhausen. 

• 2016: The new Panamera G2 makes its world debut in Berlin. 

• 2018: The Old Timer Grand Prix celebrates 70 years of Porsche sports cars.

Trust the Team at Porsche Milwaukee North

At Porsche Milwaukee North we know much more than how to pronounce Porsche. We’re your German sportscar experts in the Grafton area. Our service center is staffed with certified Porsche technicians. They know these marvels of art and science better than anyone. Whether you’re shopping for your first Porsche or already drive one and want it maintained by the best technicians in town, choose Porsche Milwaukee North for all your Porsche automotive needs. We’re happy to answer your questions about all things Porsche-related.