While the Cayman GT4 does a fine job maintaining Porsche's traditions in the 21st century, it’s cars like the 918 Spyder that point the way to the future. And like it or not, electrification, be that through hybrid, plug-in hybrid, pure-battery or fuel-cell solutions, is here to stay.
Porsche has shown a remarkable ability to quickly adapt to changing times and tastes, all while keeping its core values alive – granted, sometimes more (911, Cayman), sometimes far less (Cayenne, Panamera).
That said, it's in Porsche DNA to present a pure-electric powered model at some point in the very near future, but the question is, what will that model be?
Perhaps Porsche could follow Audi's example and electrify one of its existing models such as the 911 or even the Panamera, or they could go all BMW i8 on us and create a dedicated EV from the ground up, which frankly, does sound like something Stuttgart would do.
Bez Dimitri, a freelance designer who graduated from the ENSAAMA in Paris, France, prefers the second scenario, so he came up with a proposal for a standalone, pure-electric Porsche model named 356e.
Dimitri tells us that the study combines a back-to-basics approach inspired by the classic 356 small sports car with a modern Porsche design twist. About the hump at the back, Dimitri explains that the "elevated rear volume houses the batteries and the motor".
What say you about a small electric-powered Porsche sports coupe?
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