Really, there is nothing better than driving a classic car. It's a completely different beast from today's vehicles, but if there's one comfort that's sometimes hard to give up, it's modern infotainment. Features like bluetooth streaming and Apple CarPlay Making listening to music a breeze. Now smartphone mirroring technology is even coming to vintage radio offerings from Porsche.
The Porsche Classic communication management system is essentially a retro radio with modern conveniences. For years, owners of Porsche classic cars have been able to integrate navigation and audio streaming into their vehicles. The latest version adds Apple CarPlay for iPhone users to make it even more user-friendly.
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The traditional device still has a 3.5-inch display and fits perfectly into the dashboard of Porsche vehicles with a DIN layout. Whether it's the first 911 models or one of the last air cooled 1990s 911s this will work. Front and mid-engine vehicles of the brand can also use this device. It looks wonderful with neatly displayed buttons, two buttons, and the tiny screen in the middle.
To the 911 and Boxster Models built in the late 1990s could be specified by owners with a two-DIN layout, which Porsche still has an option for today. The Porsche Classic Communication Management Plus system is an even more modern version of infotainment with a 7-inch screen with the same functions, including Apple CarPlay. While the device has a larger screen, it is also designed to blend in with the buttons surrounding the device, such as a button. B. in the HVAC control. Oh, and the two din device supports too Android Auto.
Porsche delivered official prices for the USA in September after the head units were first introduced in Europe. The single-din unit is priced at $ 1,300 while the double-din unit is priced at $ 1,475.
First published on April 23rd.
Update, September 15th: Adds official prices.