Do you have a classic Porsche and want to modernise it? Now you can, thanks to these screens with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Without a doubt, owning a classic vehicle is quite an experience, which is even more pronounced if it is a Porsche. However, living with cars of this kind on a daily basis can become tedious at times, and the Stuttgart company has wanted to make life with them easier. To do so, it has developed what it calls the Porsche Classic Communication Management (PCCM), a system that promises to give that classic Porsche or youngtimer a modern touch while respecting its originality at all times.

This is not the first time we have seen a manufacturer of the calibre of Porsche manufacture parts for historic vehicles again or offer its owners highly faithful restorations. But today the German firm has wanted to offer this curious -and attractive- element that will allow owners of a classic to enjoy certain functions that are only available in the contemporary car.

To be more specific, it is a radio that, despite having a classic look in harmony with the rest of the interior, features software capable of hosting the latest technological solutions from Porsche. Touchscreen, digital radio, navigation and connection with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto will be some of the functions offered by the PCCM, a system that will be available, for the time being, for certain Porsche models.

The German brand offers two options for its customers, 1-DIN and 2-DIN. The first is fitted to models up to the 993, since it was the last 911 to use removable radios. Despite the physical buttons that blend perfectly with the style of the era’s Porsche models, it includes numerous functions that will make everyday driving easier and simpler.

The 2-DIN model -or PCCM Plus- is designed for vehicles that featured an integrated infotainment system, such as the 996 or the 986. It is based on a 7-inch touchscreen and offers navigation, 3D maps and a connection with Android Auto, which is not available on the 1-DIN model.

For now, Porsche has announced prices for both radios in the German market, where the 1-DIN is available from 1,439 euros and the 2-DIN from 1,606 euros. This option will later be available in other markets, and it can be purchased and fitted either through an official Porsche Centre or via the Porsche Classic website.