Porsche has been making sports cars for 75 years and to celebrate they have created Vision 357, a reference to the Porsche 356.
In 1948, the company’s first sports car became a reality. That car was the Porsche 356. Now, with a modern Porsche as its base, we get to see elements from the past brought to life in celebration.
Porsche Vision 357: a throwback to 75 years ago.
An ultra-smooth body is the first part of the design that I noticed. Back in 1948, the hard lines in the metal body we see today weren’t possible. To keep everything smooth, the door handles are hidden next to the side windows and the lights are barely perceptible.
Proportions of the Porsche 356 have been transferred to the Vision 357. This includes a narrow cabin, low stance and broad rear haunches. To carry the racing past on, there is a 75 racing number over the doors and hood.
The car rides on 20-inch magnesium wheels with carbon-fibre hubcaps that remind us of the aerodiscs on 80’s race cars.
“The design study is an attempt to combine the past, present and future with coherency, featuring proportions that are reminiscent of its historical archetype and details that visualise the outlook for the future.” – Michael Mauer, Vice President Style Porsche
Powered by a 718 Cayman GT4 RS with a lot of fun.
While almost all new cars are being designed on an electric platform, the Porsche Vision 357 is not. Based on the 718 Cayman GT4 RS, it is powered by a 4.0-litre flat-six which uses petrol. Although, Porsche does intend to use carbon-neutral synthetic fuels.
It’s because of this that the designer has added a Tyrannosaurus rex decal on the side sills. They joked that it was “like a dinosaur.” There is also a cloud with the word ‘Air’ that sits on the side glass just ahead of the intake.
Porsche loves to make special editions of their cars, but this one truly feels special and they have done an excellent job.
Source: Car and Driver | Porsche