The first vehicle to emerge from the Porsche company in 1948, the 356 no.1, did not have its air-cooled four-cylinder engine at the rear of the car. It was an open-topped roadster, low and sleek, with two seats and its compact, efficient engine mounted in the middle.
A mid-engined configuration made for optimal weight distribution and exceptional handling when the first 356 made its competition debut in Austria – winning its class.
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The legacy.
While production 356 models were fitted with a rear engine to make room for rear seats, the purest Porsche models have always had the engine in the middle – from the 550 Spyder and 718 RSK to the top-level race cars with which Porsche has dominated endurance racing: the legendary 917, 956/962, 919 Hybrid, and 963.
Through much of its history, Porsche has offered mid-engine road cars for drivers seeking the purest, most unfiltered driving experience. In modern times, the original Boxster, first introduced for 1997, and the Cayman, launched for the 2005 model year, combined perfect handling balance with practicality and increasing levels of performance.
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The end of an era.
Now, with a new electric-powered Boxster and Cayman on the horizon, it’s a fitting time to celebrate the history of the mid-engined Porsche – and experience the thrill of driving the purest Porsche models for yourself.
Whether you’re looking for your first Porsche, or for the extreme thrills of a 718 Spyder RS or 718 GT4 RS, Porsche Centre Vaughan has a wide selection of mid-engined Porsche sports cars to choose from, for all driving styles and budgets.
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Browse our inventory online or visit us today to celebrate the legacy of these incredible gasoline-powered machines. We’ll help find the perfect mid-engined Porsche for you.