Car History

911. At Porsche, these 3 numbers stand for a legend, a feeling. Six cylinders in the boxer configuration, a rear-mounted engine and a unique shape define this iconic sports car.

The Audi Quattro is the car that changed the automotive world. For the first time, the all-wheel drive was not only used in a production vehicle, but also in a rally car.

In this episode, Car History reveals the exciting history of Louis Chevrolet and the brand he founded while highlighting Bel Air, Impala, Corvette and Camaro models.

Since the 1950s, the Mercedes-Benz SL has been regarded as the sports car legend par excellence. Beginning with the legendary 300 SL with its gullwing doors.

Ford Mustang is the icon of all sports coupes/convertibles - no other car conveys so much attitude to life in the 1960s. Mustang drove itself into the hearts of millions of fans.

The Beatles, Peter Sellers, Britt Ekland or the British royals, they all drove the Austin Mini. Designed on a napkin, the Mini starts an incredible career in 1959.

There is a car that everyone knows and that almost everyone has ridden in. A car with an unmistakable nickname. A car that has conquered all continents.

Ferrari - the name alone raises the pulse. No other sports car has as much magic and myth as the fiery red icons from Maranello.

The Jaguar E-Type is exciting and breathtaking, the measure of all sports cars. Its shape embodies the style of the sexy 1960s and the E-Type still quickens the pulse today.

The early history of sports car manufacturer Lamborghini was shaped by the rivalry between tractor manufacturer Ferruccio Lamborghini and Enzo Ferrari.

The 1960s and 1970s were golden years for Opel. The traditional brand is at its best. Ascona, Manta, Rekord and GT: Opel is more than just a car, Opel is an attitude to life.

It is a phenomenon, the epitome of luxury, comfort and safety. Since the 1950s, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class has set the standard in the luxury class.

If there is a typical BMW, it's the BMW 3 Series. It is fast, it is iconic, it is the epitome of a sports saloon. The BMW 3 Series has been the leader of the premium segment.

From the very beginning of its company, AMG has set itself the goal of being the epitome of automotive top performance, exclusivity and dynamic driving.

Legendary racing successes, technological innovations and exclusive vehicles were main contributors to the Lancia brand's worldwide fame.

The BMW motorsport division has been a success story since its foundation, and not only on the race track. The high-performance road cars with the letter M on the rear.

The cars of the iconic Saab brand are stylish, quirky and have that certain Swedish flair. Right from the start, Saab built cars that were different from others.

The classic car models by Volvo are sometimes square and angular, sometimes rounded and smooth. They are reliable, resilient and comfortable, with a unique style and feel.

Robust, honest, simple, the Land Rover is the bedrock of all off-road vehicles. Built in 1948 as a simple car for British farmers, the vehicle quickly became an export hit.