peavynation

I don't expect many replies to this post, but thought I'd post this curiosity I noticed. I couldn't find any old threads on this, so maybe I'm just crazy.

I noticed the other day that the design of the interior door handle (MKI 996) plays off some of the same design elements as the Taco Wing design, albeit the door handle is more of an upside-down wing. But considering the Taco was on the first 996 ('99 GT3), and considering it's a really artistically flowing designed wing (not just function-over-form) I think they really did intend to mirror some of those design elements thruout other parts on this "new" 996 variant of the 911.
Or, maybe I'm nuts. But I like noticing new things about my 10yr-old car, even if they might not be totally right.

Dennis C

Yeah... I can see it...

geetee

they made the interior handle like that to create enough downforce to keep the cold air from the AC downward..

dotframe

Maybe its like the number 23, but it looks to me like the dash over the gauge cluster and even the mirrors sort of follow that shape.

Sneaky Pete

I think you are to something here........those lines continue all over the place. I have never put 2 and 2 together like you did. Bravo!

Todds911

The door handle does not play off the wing, it's the other way around. They designed the wing based on the door handle. There is a picture in the Porsche Museum in Germany where the 1999 door handle is on a pedestal, and the wing is being formed out of clay by the designer standing right next to it...

Sneaky Pete

Tomatoe tomato.......They are connected which is pretty neat.

Thundertub

peavynation,
Good eye, man! Nice call. I never would have seen that on my own.

dotframe

Now I notice it all over...the windows even follow that shape.

ivangene

who's been passing around the whacky tabacky - you all are thinking might "creatively"



OH WOW MAN, I see it now......

Mfletch

Peavy, nice spot. I am so excited that my aerokit will finally be installed this week. I can't wait to admire my own tail.

Wellardmac

Just don't sit around polishing it too much.

Shark Attack

We really need to find you more to do... Lol... Yes I see it.

Jacks911

Clever connection Peavy, and I agree there are many very creative design elements in the 996. Let face it - this was the first truly NEW 911 in nearly 40 years. And I for one (sticking my neck out here) admire other details like the headlamps. I see a true Round Headlamp covered by a styled cover that makes for a very effective single unit including Fog and marker lamps. and the Door handles = simple functional and I assume Aero efficient as will. IMHO the 996 is the best modern interpretation of the original 901.

Sneaky Pete

I just walked into work and looked back at my car and could have sworn I saw the Virgin Mary...