Porsche’s latest spin on the 356 loses its top and engine for Goodwood.
EV concept. Also inspired by the legendary Porsche 356, the Vision 357 Speedster loses its top. Debuting at this year’s
, Porsche’s Vision 357 Speedster takes the vintage shape from its 356 Speedster and blends it with the modern Porsche 718 GT4 e-Performance power.That’s right, this Porsche Vision 357 is based on a battery-electric platform. If you recall, the previous Porsche Vision 357 concept packed the 4.0-liter flat-six mounted midship. This Vision 357 Speedster puts an electric motor at each axle and sends 1073 hp to all four wheels in.
The most obvious difference is its shape. The Speedster bodywork loses the top in homage to legendary Porsche speedsters of yore. This Vision concept now features a headrest behind the driver to help with rollover protection. Taking further inspiration from , the Vision 357 Speedster covers the passenger side of the cockpit. This tonneau cover might help reduce some drag at speed, but its visual impact is likely most important.With half of the interior blocked off by a tonneau cover, you have to expect a driver-focused cockpit. In front of the driver, you’ll find a futuristic transparent instrument cluster. Looking through that transparent instrument panel, you’ll see carbon-fiber weave covering the dashboard.
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