Porsche May Revive the Iconic Slantnose Design
Porsche has registered the trademarks “Flachbau” and “Flachbau RS” with the European Union Intellectual Property Office. This may indicate the company’s plans to revive the legendary Slantnose design for a new version of the 911. The original models with this design were produced in a limited series—only 948 cars, of which only 160 made it to the USA.
The Slantnose was inspired by the racing Porsche 935/78 and featured a unique front end with pop-up headlights instead of the classic round ones. If the company decides to create a modern interpretation of this design, it could cause real excitement among brand enthusiasts.
Limited Series and High Demand
Porsche traditionally releases special versions of the 911 in small batches. For example, the Dakar model is limited to 2500 units, and the S/T to just 1963. If Flachbau returns, it will likely also become a rare collector’s car, which will only increase its value.
If the company develops a modern version of pop-up headlights, it will cause a frenzied reaction online and among collectors
Two separate trademark applications may mean that Porsche is preparing two versions at once—a standard Flachbau and a more powerful Flachbau RS. The latter could receive technologies from the racing GT3 RS and the future GT2 RS models.
Despite the fact that the original Slantnose cars were not very popular in their time, today they are considered true collector’s rarities. The return of this design, combined with Porsche’s modern technology, could become one of the most anticipated releases of the year for brand fans. The company knows how to find the perfect balance between innovation and classic, as once again confirmed by models like the Dakar and S/T.