Classic class with today’s technology

Classic cars, especially classic Porsches, are to be cherished, enjoyed, and admired ... but most importantly, to be driven. And while their inimitable style is not be to tampered with, sometimes a little dash of today’s technology enriches that unforgettable driving experience.

That’s why Porsche Classic has designed today’s technology that can be retrofitted into yesterday’s car, as seamlessly and stylishly as you would expect. It’s modern connectivity for timeless classic cars: the new Porsche Classic Communication Management (PCCM) opens up the digital world to the brand’s vintage and young classic cars. Porsche Classic is responsible for spare parts supply and factory restorations of all the brand’s road-approved classic cars, which means they have the knowledge and know-how to integrate this technology into a Porsche. This makes the newest technology look right at home, even in a dashboard which was not initially designed to house it. Two versions of the Porsche Classic Communication Management system, the PCCM and PCCM Plus, are available. One has a 3.5-inch display for classic cars with smaller radio slots; the other has a 7-inch display for all 996 and 986 models. Both feature DAB+ and Apple CarPlay. The PCCM Plus also offers Google Android Auto.

With intuitive operation a priority, the device can be controlled via a touchscreen display or button-style controls. The high-resolution touchscreen is optimised with navigation technology including Porschespecific points of interest, and with route guidance in 2D and 3D. The

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systems also feature the Traffic Message Channel, which uses messages to provide information about traffic disruptions.

Both systems feature an external mediabox providing an interface for iPhone, USB and AUX; the telephone function includes access to your contacts and is also available via Bluetooth. As expected, sound systems can be integrated, with external music sources and smartphones controllable via the touchscreen display. Additionally, both systems include one internal and one external microphone. PCCM and PCCM Plus are compatible with all classic Porsche cars with a DIN-1 or DIN-2 slot. The PCCM is suitable for all 911 vehicles from the F model up to the type-993 model and for transaxle vehicles, while the PCCM Plus can be fitted in type-996 911 models and type-986 Boxster models. These products are therefore suitable for all standard vehicles supported by Porsche Classic, excluding the Porsche 356 and Carrera GT. Porsche Centre Brighton has these systems available for fitment, with the Porsche Classic Communication Management (PCCM) from $2,695, and PCCM and navigation software from $2,845. The Porsche Classic Communication Management Plus (PCCM Plus) from $2,995 and with navigation software from $3,145. Navigation software is $350. •