Porsche Logo
A heraldic shield-shaped crest with a thick gold outline. The upper edge contains the black wordmark "PORSCHE" on a gold band. The shield is quartered: alternating horizontal red and black stripes appear in the right and lower-left quarters...
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About Porsche
A heraldic shield-shaped crest with a thick gold outline. The upper edge contains the black wordmark "PORSCHE" on a gold band. The shield is quartered: alternating horizontal red and black stripes appear in the right and lower-left quarters; stylized black antler-like shapes (three curved, branch-like marks) occupy the upper-left and lower-right quarters. A smaller central gold shield overlays the quarters and contains a black rearing horse above the word "STUTTGART." The overall style is detailed, metallic-gold edging with strong black and deep red elements.
The composition reads as a traditional automotive crest combining a bold uppercase wordmark, heraldic quartering and a prominent central emblem (the horse). The visual balance emphasizes the central horse and the PORSCHE wordmark at the top, with high-contrast red/black stripes and ornamental curved marks filling the quadrants.
What's in it: rearing horse stylized antler-like decorative marks shield wordmark text
Shapes: shield small central shield horizontal stripes wordmark band curved decorative motifs
Style: heraldic detailed metallic gold bold traditional
Text in logo: PORSCHE; STUTTGART
Heraldic crest evoking automotive heritage; the rearing horse at center suggests a city or coat-of-arms origin (Stuttgart), while the quartered red/black stripes and ornamental marks recall regional heraldry.
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Porsche Logo History
Porsche is a German sports-car manufacturer founded by Ferdinand Porsche; the crest is derived from regional heraldry and features Stuttgart’s rearing horse at the center. The shield-style emblem has been used by the company since the 1950s as its car badge.
Frequently asked
What does the horse in the crest represent?
The rearing horse references Stuttgart’s coat of arms (the brand's founding city) and is placed at the center of the crest.
What are the red and black elements?
The red and black stripes and the decorative curved marks are heraldic elements taken from regional heraldry combined into the company crest.