Staying Classic

I love how when designing their new models Porsche always reverts to their classic components.

987 Cayman Key Fob

Porsche's heritage from Le Mans explains the reason the ignition is on the left. Back then the racers had to run to their vehicles which is why the placement of the ignition made it so they could shift faster with their right hand giving them an advantage over their competitors. Such a unique touch that separates them from any other car manufacturer fascinates me.

992 911

Besides their hiccup back in the 90's and early 2000's, Porsche has managed to keep their perfectly designed circular headlights. Instead of redesigning the look completely, like Ferrari or Lamborghini, Porsche has been able to tweak and perfect the angle and shape at which the headlight becomes most affective and stylish.

911 Carrera T

Porsche has even found their way into resurfacing past popular models. In 1968 Porsche launched the 911T with a small 110 hp 2.0-liter engine with the T standing for "Touring". With this new release among the 991 models, Porsche's intentions were clear. A lighter body results in more fun. The reduced weight came from deletion on certain aspects of the car including some reduced insulation, a lighter rear windshield, and door loops instead of handles. With reduced insulation, the car is just that much louder which adds to the purity concept.

Other

Other tributes include the 911R and the 911 speedsters.

Fuchs

Although I personally favor the originals, Porsche redesigned their gorgeous five pronged, beefy rims. Heinrich Klie was in charge of styling a mass-produced high quality forged alloy wheel back when Porsche AG was designing the first 911's. Porsche worked with Otto Fuchs Metallwerke manufacturing tanks and when planning to design the rims, Fuchs representative Herr Kretsch gave light to the idea.