Ferdinand Porsche

Daimler-Benz (1923-1929)

This timeline covers Porsche's time at Daimler-Benz (later Mercedes-Benz), where he continued to design successful racing cars and contributed to the development of passenger vehicles.

Joins Daimler-Benz

1923

Porsche became the Technical Director at Daimler-Benz in Stuttgart, Germany, responsible for the design and development of new vehicles.

Mercedes-Benz Supercharger Racing Cars

1924

Porsche developed successful supercharged racing cars for Mercedes-Benz, which dominated motorsport events during the mid-1920s. These cars were known for their power and reliability.

Merger and Name Change

1926

Daimler and Benz merged to form Daimler-Benz AG (later Mercedes-Benz), consolidating their resources and expertise. Porsche continued to play a key role in the company's engineering efforts.

Mercedes-Benz SS and SSK

1928

Porsche designed the Mercedes-Benz SS and SSK sports cars, which were highly regarded for their performance and luxurious design. They became iconic vehicles of the era.

Departure from Daimler-Benz

1929

Porsche left Daimler-Benz due to disagreements with the management, primarily concerning design direction and Porsche's vision for the future of automotive engineering. He wanted to pursue his own independent projects.