As someone who's lived a majority of their childhood surrounded by beautiful Porsche's. it's no secret that they are among the greatest sports cars to ever grace our planet. Although Porsche's beginnings were muddled in death and war (under Nazi Germany), their greatness and timelessness had arisen from the ashes; forming the legendary manufacturer we see before us today.
There's a lot to love about Porsche. Namely, there's the stunning appearances, performance figures, and historical pedigree. However, there are still a few things the average consumer won't notice (at first), particularly the interior.
Like the outside, Porsche is very consistent in maintaining a similar interior design for each of their cars; staying true to the classics. With that in mind, almost every Porsche has something special inside. Things that deserve more notoriety.
With that in mind, here's what's special about each and every Porsche interior (past to present)...
Performance And Ergonomics
Now, we all know that Porsche is a carmaker dedicated to the ultimate driving experience, whether on or off-track. That being said, most normal sports cars aren't known for their ease-of-access inside. Rather, it's the speed and lap-times that matter. Not for Porsche, though. Sure, their GTLM/GT3 cars are tough to manage, but that doesn't have to be the case for every model.
At the center of each car is its driver. So, to make sure that the car they're driving is able to perform at its best, Porsche ensures that drivers have all the options in front of them in a simplistic, straightforward way. More simply, they are very ergonomic.
This benefits the motorists while, at the same time, making it so that no accessories go to waste. When things are properly placed around the car (whether that be on the dash or steering-wheel itself), drivers can focus more on the road in-front of 'em, not fumbling with dials.
Luxury Without Compromising Speed
As we mentioned prior, an ergonomically setup interior is conducive to better, more relaxed, driving. With that, though, comes more than just better lap-times: like actual luxury. Yes, believe it or not, you can go fast without having to compromise on comfort, luxury, or accessibility.
All joking aside, Porsche is one of the forerunners in luxurious sports cars. Ever since their beginning, the Porsche (911) was made to be a "more comfortable replacement for [cars like] the 356."
Nowadays, Porsche interiors are as opulent as what you'd see in a McLaren, BMW, Audi, and others. The seats are able to be set to your specific desires, has a modern infotainment system, carbon fiber accents, etc.
The one thing that's always the same, though, is the lack of rear seating space. Consider it a two-seater with extra storage in the back...
Old Habits Die Hard
Just as Porsche refuses to make too many drastic changes to their car's exterior appearance, so too do they refuse to dramatically alter their interior designs. Porsche has always kept the four-seater style, regardless of how minimal the rear spots may be. Along with that, there are small accents that have withstood the test of time.
If you've ever sat in a Porsche, you'll notice the clock sitting on the dash. These were brought back with the 911 997-body, but they had been present long before then. The coolest part, though, (in our opinion) is the seat patterns available for all types of Porsche.
Since the classics had the option for flannel-style seats, it's only natural that all the preceding models would have similar choices. If you want one, get ready to fork over some extra cash. As nice as a Porsche is, they don't make it cheap to add on stuff.