Just like the Pixar x Porsche 911 Sally Special, this Porsche Vision 357 concept is a one-off, paying tribute to the 356 No. 1 Roadster, the first automobile bearing the Porsche name to receive its general operating permit on June 8, 1948. It’s based on the Porsche Cayman GT4 RS, with power coming from a naturally aspirated six-cylinder engine making 493 hp and 336 lb-ft of torque, enabling the vehicle to hit 60 mph in just 3.2-seconds.
This modern interpretation of the 356 No. 1 Roadster features a monolithic design, as the narrow passenger cell sports an abruptly sloping flyline and broad shoulders. Its windscreen sharply wraps around the A-pillars, which are black and visually unite the side window surfaces into a single unit. The DLO (daylight opening) graphic you see aims to resemble the visor of a helmet.
- Build and explore the LEGO Technic Porsche 911 RSR—an icon of innovative engineering and design
- Features aerodynamic bodywork, black spoked rims, working differential and steering, independent suspension and a six-cylinder boxer engine
- Open the doors to access a radar screen, working steering, fire extinguisher system and a track map of the Laguna Seca
We created a very special birthday present in the form of the Porsche Vision 357, one which uses the 356 as a basis to underscore the significance of our design DNA. The concept car is an attempt to combine the past, present and future with coherency, featuring proportions that are reminiscent of its historical archetype and details that visualize the outlook for the future,” said Michael Mauer, Vice President Style Porsche.
