zzdcar
Home
/
Reviews
/
Tech
/
Porsche's $1,500 Retro Radio Means Old 911s Can Have OEM Touchscreens With CarPlay
Porsche's $1,500 Retro Radio Means Old 911s Can Have OEM Touchscreens With CarPlay-July 2024
2024-02-19 EST 22:10:32

Image for article titled Porsche's $1,500 Retro Radio Means Old 911s Can Have OEM Touchscreens With CarPlay

Porsche’s going to sell factory-branded touchscreen infotainment systems in both single and double-DIN slot sizes for those of you with older P-cars who can’t live without Siri, Spotify, et al. for the duration of a drive. I bet Stuttgart sells every single one it can make.

The radio units are undeniably elegant, flowing smoothly with the timeless elements of Porsche’s cabin design and looking functional without betraying the look of their respective eras too much.

:

“911 models of the 996 generation and Boxster models of the 986 generation which were built in the 1990s could already be optionally equipped with a Porsche Communication Management (PCM) system in 2-DIN format. For these sports cars, Porsche Classic has developed the Porsche Classic Communication Management Plus (PCCM Plus) system, which features a high-resolution 7-inch touchscreen with optimised display. The haptic and visual design of the PCCM Plus is based on the adjacent components such as air vents or pushbutton switches. The PCCM Plus can thus be integrated seamlessly into the ambience of the classic sports cars. The peripheral components already installed in the vehicle such as amplifier, loudspeakers or antenna can still be used. The navigation displays in the instrument cluster are also still supported.”

Of course, any air-cooled or front-engine Porsche with a standard single-DIN slot would accept the little one here too. If you’re looking for more deets, there’s .

Porsche’s listing the PCCM unit at 1,439.89 euros ($1,552.53) and the PCCM Plus one at 1,606.51 euros ($1732.18). I’m sure the moneyed hipster scum that’s co-opted the classic Porsche scene won’t hesitate to spend that in a second; in a few years, it’ll probably be harder to find an air-cooled 911 on Bring-A-Trailer with its original radio than one of these.

Kidding, jeez! Some of my best friends are hipster scum.

Image for article titled Porsche's $1,500 Retro Radio Means Old 911s Can Have OEM Touchscreens With CarPlay

Though that said–after some consideration, I am going to lean towards grumpiness on this. Old cars are fun because they’re old. Because you’re there to drive and appreciate the technology of a bygone time. Do you really need yet another screen to field texts and emails, in your classic sports car of all places?

(I don’t actually care what radio you put in your car.)

Comments
Welcome to zzdcar comments! Please keep conversations courteous and on-topic. To fosterproductive and respectful conversations, you may see comments from our Community Managers.
Sign up to post
Sort by
Show More Comments
Tech
Biden’s First EV Charging Station Goes Online After $7.5 Billion In American EV Investments
Biden’s First EV Charging Station Goes Online After $7.5 Billion In American EV Investments
Despite in investments for the development of in the , not a single charging station had gone live thanks to — until now. The first EV charger paid for by Biden’s Bipartisan deal has come online in Ohio, according to , which marks the operational start of what the...
Jul 21, 2025
Volkswagen EVs Can Now Power Your House For Two Days (Update)
Volkswagen EVs Can Now Power Your House For Two Days (Update)
Experts have said that one of the ways to speed up EV adoption is for them to support . The ability for owners to power their house off their car or from the grid is vital. Just nine EVs on the market currently support bidirectional charging, but now VW...
Jul 21, 2025
Danish Investors Dump Tesla Shares After Elon Musk Calls Strikes In Sweden 'Insane'
Danish Investors Dump Tesla Shares After Elon Musk Calls Strikes In Sweden 'Insane'
Danish pension fund PensionDanmark is dumping all of its stock and putting the U.S. EV maker on its exclusion list of the companies it chooses to invest in – or not. The fund is selling all of its shares due to Elon Musk’s refusal to enter into labor agreements...
Jul 21, 2025
Costco Will Sell The Chevy Blazer EV At A Discount To Go With Your Rotisserie Chicken
Costco Will Sell The Chevy Blazer EV At A Discount To Go With Your Rotisserie Chicken
knows that you keep coming back for the and Kirkland brand, but you can now also buy a cheaper at your local warehouse. Chevy notified its dealers that members are eligible for a $1,000 rebate on the through January 2, according to . The discount is part of ,...
Jul 21, 2025
Truck Fans Would Rather Wait For A Toyota Tacoma EV Than Buy A F-150 Lightning Or Cybertruck
Truck Fans Would Rather Wait For A Toyota Tacoma EV Than Buy A F-150 Lightning Or Cybertruck
fans are already cooling on despite more options on the market and news of upcoming models from the likes of Chevy and Ram. The and have yet to be released, while the has recently joined the and for sale in the U.S. And, yet, all of these current and...
Jul 21, 2025
GM Says It's Dropping Apple CarPlay And Android Auto Because They're Unsafe (Update)
GM Says It's Dropping Apple CarPlay And Android Auto Because They're Unsafe (Update)
GM is still dealing with the fallout of its decision to drop Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in favor of developing its own in-house system. In the last eight months, the company has had to deal with while still maintaining its in-house system will be “.” Since neither of...
Jul 21, 2025
Copyright 2023-2025 - www.zzdcar.com All Rights Reserved