Ferdinand Alexander Porsche is no longer

He put out last Thursday in Salzburg at the age of 76 years. The same day, or the current 7th generation Porsche 911 was crowned "sports car of the year 2012."

A coincidence for any one who draws in 1962 the famous Porsche 911, which 12 months later became a model of series.

The little son of Ferdinand Porche, founder of the legendary brand, has met all the challenges inherent to the board of directors of a company regarded as an icon of automotive history.

Very involved in motorsport, it must, among other things, the Type 804 F1.

Before retiring in 1976, he diversified the different activities of the brand, including the creation of the Porsche Design Studio.

He was still Honorary President of the Supervisory Board of the manufacturer.