A Volkswagen ID. Buzz with Porsche accents

For all those familiar with the Volkswagen Combi from the 1950s to the 1970s, the coolest utility vehicle served as an assistance vehicle for Porsche. And now, a Dutch dealer has revived the Porsche Renndienst.

In the absence of family or utility vehicles in the 1950s to 1970s, Porsche regularly used Volkswagen Combi T1 or T2 models as support vehicles for its racing cars. Whether for official teams or private tuners. Many dealerships also used Combis to help stranded production Porsche cars (yes, it happened back then).

Porsche recently considered launching a model halfway between a minivan and a utility vehicle, similar to the Porsche Vision Renndienst Concept Car unveiled in 2018. This ultra-styled model featured a modular interior, autonomous driving, and an electric motor… Well, would you look at that!

As part of the celebrations for Porsche’s 75th anniversary of racing cars, the manufacturer’s Dutch subsidiary created eight units of the new Renndienst, which is actually a customized version of the now-famous Volkswagen ID. Buzz (read our review of the Volkswagen ID. Buzz).

Nostalgia, when it hits you!

Like the old Combi T1 and T2 Renndienst, this ID. Buzz features the famous Burgundy Red color with Porsche logos. Almost identical to the models used in the 1954 Mille Miglia race, and capable of carrying tools and spare parts for the racing team, these Combis also served as mobile gas stations or makeshift hotels for engineers.

Under the hood, no mechanical tuning here, but an electric motor located at the rear developing 204 hp. It is still paired with a 77 kWh battery. We had hoped to see the electric motor from the Porsche Taycan installed…

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