Porsche is extending its Classic Communication Management Plus system to more than 300,000 911, Cayman and Boxster models from 2009 to 2016. The update is intended to add current connectivity and navigation while keeping the interface visually appropriate for cars that are becoming modern classics.
The idea is simple but useful for owners who want to keep an older sports car in regular use. Rather than fitting an obviously aftermarket screen, PCCM Plus integrates with the original cabin, controls and vehicle architecture.
Wireless phone integration arrives
The new system adds wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto through Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Depending on local rules, YouTube can also be viewed while the vehicle is stationary.
Owners can even match the on-screen vehicle graphic to the exterior colour of their own Porsche. It is a small detail, but one that fits the brand’s emphasis on visual continuity and personalisation.
Navigation becomes more capable
PCCM Plus includes satellite imagery, over-the-air map updates and Porsche’s Scenic Roads feature. The latter is designed to find winding and visually interesting routes rather than simply the quickest line between two points.
For owners who use a 911, Cayman or Boxster for weekend travel, that function is particularly relevant. It turns navigation into part of the driving experience rather than a purely practical tool.
Vehicle information is better integrated
The system can display navigation guidance and music information in the instrument cluster, while speed limits can be shown from map data. Oil temperature and oil pressure can also be viewed through the trip-computer screens.
On Cayman and Boxster models, parking assistance gains a visual obstacle display in addition to the original acoustic warning. These additions modernise daily use without changing the car’s fundamental character.
Designed for cars worth keeping
The new PCCM Plus is available for 997.2, 987.2, 991.1 and 981-generation cars. Two model-specific versions cover the different architectures and equipment levels across those years.
For LYG readers who keep a sports car alongside their boating lifestyle, the appeal is obvious. The system makes an older Porsche easier to use on longer trips while preserving the interior design and analogue feel that made the car desirable in the first place.
