As an homage to the 75th anniversary of the first Porsche-badged car, the German marque just unveiled its Vision 357 concept, which aims to recapture the pure forms and monolithic shape of the original.
The Porsche Vision 357 can be seen in the metal at a special Porsche 75th anniversary exhibit in Berlin, Germany, from now until mid-February.
Although the paint scheme does not include original 356 colors, the two-tone presentation is reminiscent of factory shades popular in the 1950s.
The Vision 357 is based on the current 493 hp Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS, with its naturally aspirated six-cylinder boxer engine.
In addition to the “75” numbering on the doors and hood, small decals include messages such as “Air,” “E-fuels only” and even a dinosaur—a cheeky reference to the state of fossil fuel–powered cars.
Specific design cues echo the 356, including the reduced and sculptural surfacing, as well as a soft, rounded roofline.
The 357’s coolest feature—literally—is the vertical striping down the rear of the car, functional vents that pay tribute to the 356’s cooling grilles for the engine.
Porsche says that, besides being exhibited in Berlin, the car will make the rounds at “further international events over the course of the year.”