Porsche continues to save us all the cost of airfare to Germany by putting more of the gems squirreled away in its museum on YouTube. Following up an earlier video highlighting its V-8–powered 911 prototype, Porsche's latest two new clips also detail clever test cars. One is an aerodynamic 911 study, while the other is an early Boxster mule wearing a 911 body.
The Boxster prototype might just be our favorite, mostly because it's such a tricky piece. There's camouflage and then there's camouflage—how was anyone supposed to know that the 911 shell was packing an engine in the middle? As for the aerodynamic study, it's from the mid-'80s, despite appearing to be at least a decade younger. It also cut the 911′s claimed coefficient of drag from 0.40 to just 0.27—quite slippery for that time. Watch the clips below for more details.
- Flat Sixy: The Evolution of the Porsche 911′s Engine Size, Tech, and Output
- Golden Anniversary: 50 Years of the Porsche 911 in Reviews, Comparos, and More
- Porsche 911 Research: Full Pricing, Specs, Reviews, and More
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