If the Porsche 911, which celebrates its 60th anniversary this year ^thousand Jubilee is probably the most famous of the German cars, it is another model of the brand that this new concept, christened Porsche Vision 357.

In fact, it was in 1948 Porsche 356the first production car from the Stuttgart firm: that’s why it’s celebrating this year75th anniversary. On this occasion, Porsche presented a new interpretation of the historic model, which is extremely modern and elegant.

75 years ago 356 ‘No. 1’ Roadster became the first car with a bearing #Porsche name for obtaining a general operating permit. Now the sports car maker is kicking off its anniversary year with the design of the Porsche Vision 357. More: https://t.co/S13xKo4RBR pic.twitter.com/KLxNqq2MuB

— Porsche Newsroom (@PorscheNewsroom) January 26, 2023

Porsche Vision 357: the basic Porsche Cayman

The Porsche 356 was a huge success for Porsche, selling over 76,000 units by 1965. This model continues to be a true legend of the car, especially appreciated by collectors.

With the Vision 357, the teams of the German manufacturer wanted to imagine what it is like sports car todayif it had been imagined by Ferry Porsche: this is how this elegant coupe based on the based on the Porsche Cayman GT4 RS.

“We have created a very special anniversary gift in the form of the Porsche Vision 357, which uses the 356 as a base to emphasize the importance of our design DNA”says Michael Mauer, Vice President of Porsche Style: “This concept car is an attempt to combine the past, present and future with coherence, with proportions that recall its historical archetype and details that anticipate future perspectives”.

Porsche Vision 357: a sports car in a neo-retro style

The model is equipped smooth and curved lines, and its rotating windshield is accompanied by pillars painted black to create continuity with the side windows. The brand’s signature round headlights are offered at the front, while the rear has a light signature integrated into the bodywork.

Lots of sporty extras adorn its exterior styling, such as those tough sports-style wheels, a rear apron with dual exhausts, rearview cameras, and color-coded “75” decals in honor of his grandmother’s anniversary.

Porsche Vision 357: a sporty heart

with ultra-light materials the Vision 357’s body uses the same natural fiber reinforced plastic (NFRP) found on the Mission R concept, while air intakes integrated into the side panels allow for engine cooling.

In contrast to the particularly elegant design, the Porsche Vision 357 is not equipped with an electric motor! This is a tribute to the famous Apartment 6 brand, with an atmospheric version of 4.0 liters, developing somewhat 550 horsepower and 450 Nm of torque directed to the rear wheels.