cars news 10: Porsche Picks its Top Five Concept Cars in New Video

Concept cars are usually brash, look-at-me-now objects. They’re meant to attract the eye, engage the senses, and hopefully, speak to us and get us excited for what the future holds. Porsche, however, is somewhat different in its approach. Rather than offer wild statements, Porsche tones down its concepts, favoring more realistic styling that often goes into production without many major alterations. Yet, walking through Porsche’s top five design concepts, the designs still grab the attention that wilder concepts seek. Take a look.

5. 1959 Porsche Type 754 T7

Developed after the T6 bodied 356, the Type 754 T7 is the evolutionary branch that started the legendary Porsche 911. Debuting just four years before the launch of the world’s most well-known sports car, the Type 754 T7’s design language continues to influence 911 designs to this very day.

4. 1988 Porsche 989

Long before the Panamera, Porsche looked as if it was going to produce another four-door sedan inspired by the 911. The Porsche 989 concept, however, was far ahead of its time. While the 911 of the day was still using the 964 body style, the 989 concept used what would later become the 996’s styling. Porsche tried to get the project out of concept stage, but the company couldn’t make it work. However, the idea behind it would later pave the way for the current Panamera.

3. 2002 Porsche Cayenne Cabriolet

This is one concept we’re glad didn’t make production or inform any production cars like the two previous concepts. The Cayenne Cabriolet’s design is similar to the failed Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet and the Range Rover Evoque Convertible as it’s a big SUV without a top. Let’s just hope Porsche never resurrects it.

2. 2010 918 Spyder

This is barely a concept car. The 918 Spyder concept looks nearly identical to the 918 Spyder production car. The only thing that changed is the side-exit exhaust, which was relocated to the rear decklid for production.

1. 2015 Porsche Mission E

Finally, the Mission E — the first fully electric Porsche, the Mission E wowed the world’s automotive media and public alike. The future-forward design looks absolutely stunning and the tech promised will push Porsche further into the future. Porsche has already green-lit the program, and given how close the 918 Spyder was to the concept, we’re betting that the Mission E will retain much of its styling, which makes us very happy.

Now that you know what Porsche’s favorite concepts are, what are yours? Sound off in the comments below.

Source: Porsche via YouTube