Porsche celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Goodwood Festival of Speed in style with the presentation Porsche Vision 357 Speedster. The new model car is The sister model of the Porsche Vision 357 Coupe With which the sports car manufacturer kicked off its important anniversary celebrations.
From an aesthetic point of view, The car is a tribute to the 356th, while the electric Porsche Vision 357 Speedster draws its subtleties from the 718 GT4 e-Performance car. Overall, Porsche performance More than 15 new and classic models, on the estate of the Duke of Richmond in West Sussex. One of the highlights is 356 No. 1 RoadsterPorsche’s first sports car.
The Vision 357 Speedster uses technology from the Porsche 718 GT4 e-Performance. The electric motors and battery technology are derived from the Mission R and the chassis from the 718 GT4 Clubsport.
Porsche Vision 357 Speedster: Design
The test car is characterized by: Compact and shorter windshield, typical of speed, which further highlights the homogeneous structure of the car. On the right side of the car is a coil hood Like those previously used for open sports cars. The driver’s headrest appears to be suspended in mid-air by the carbon rollover protection element behind it. Immediately behind it are the charging socket and berth for the prototype Speedster convertible roof.
Declined to choose a two-tone scheme, here at Two shades of Gray Marble Gray and Grivelo Gray Metallic, refers to the historic pioneers in motorsports. As protection from stray stones in the race, the bumper and front wings wear the darkest shade of metallic. The front wheels are also painted in Grivelo Gray metallic. All completed by Contrasting details at Blu Miamieg for roll-top quick-release mechanisms.
Anniversary logo that reads big The number “75” and the dates “1948” and “2023”. Made in Grivelo Gray Metallic and Blu Miami, it is an original alternative to the decorative elements of the Vision 357 coupe, in which red was chosen as an additional color. Also, front and rear wheels are pictured doggy style unicorns. The legendary creature was specially redesigned for the concept car by the creators of Porsche, who also worked on the vibrant “Speedster” logo.
the cameras They replace the outside rear-view mirrors and are placed not on the doors, but on the fenders. The 357 Convertible is characterized by a new shape, improved from an aerodynamic point of view, which recalls the wings.
Other exterior line details are shared with the sister concept car: The four-point light signature at the front has a rounded profile reminiscent of the Porsche 356. The rear light clusters are set under a milled graduated dot pattern. Another eye-catching feature of Porsche’s first model line is the vertical grille design in the rear section, in which the third brake light is elegantly integrated.
The wide track gives the car an energetic stance, as well as improves driving stability. the 20 inch rims It is made of magnesium and is equipped with a carbon fiber pivot cap and a single nut. They are also visually reminiscent of the legendary Porsche model: the 356 A and later the 356 B equipped with drum-broke wheels with a particularly wide PDC of 205 mm.
Porsche Vision 357 Speedster: the interior
L’The cockpit is reduced to the essentialsWith the driver in mind. there Low seating position It is an expression of extreme sport. The carbon fiber reinforced plastic seat shell is integrated into the monocoque frame. The rider sits on Racetex padded cushions and is held securely in place by a six-point restraint system with Miami Blue webbing. the equipment panel It is located above the steering column and appears as a transparent surface. the Sports steering wheel It is very light and the shock absorbers almost seem to be off. On the other hand, the individual controls take on the Miami Blue contrast color used on the exteriors.
The entire dashboard has a textured carbon finish. As an alternative to the traditional glove compartment, in the upper right there are Miami Blue straps that can be used to secure any items. Simple fabric bands replace traditional door handles, a detail taken from the racing environment that saves weight.
A parade of icons: other Porsche models are at the Festival of Speed
The Vision 357 is Porsche’s masterpiece at Goodwood, but it’s not the only marvel on display at the event. Leading the illustrious squad will be 356 Roadster #1. Next, file 928 “Trigema” A racing car from 1983, the Cayenne Transsiberia, 959, 911 Turbo S (Type 993) and 911 Carrera S (991) are very special. This one-off is the 911 that has been in production since the popular sports model debuted in 1963.
At Goodwood, Porsche is also celebrating the centenary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans race with the 718 W-RS Spyder, 935 Martini and 911 RSR “Pink Pig Design”, along with the 936/81 Spyder, 911 GT1 ’98 and 2017 919 Hybrid. Finally, there will be the 718 Spider RS and Mission X.
––
To receive a lot of useful news and tips especially in the world of cars, motorcycles, speed cameras and how to defend yourself against scams, you can Register for free for the channel Motors Newspaper on Telegram.
We invite you to follow us google news on Flipboardsbut also on social networks such as FacebookAnd TwitterAnd pinterest And Instagram. Feel free to share your opinions and experiences by commenting on our articles.
