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Porsche's Star Wars spaceship is inspired by Taycan SUV

6 Photos . Updated: 16 Dec 2019, 11:45 AM IST HT Auto Desk
  • Porsche and Lucasfilm joined forces to create the Taycan-inspired Tri-Wing S-91x Pegasus Starfighter.
  • It will be showcased during the premiere of the upcoming sci-fi flick Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker this week in Los Angeles.
Porsche and Lucasfilm collaborated on a Tacan-inspired starship to promote the new Taycan SUV and the upcoming film Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. (Photo courtesy: newsroom.porsche.com)
1/6Porsche and Lucasfilm collaborated on a Tacan-inspired starship to promote the new Taycan SUV and the upcoming film Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. (Photo courtesy: newsroom.porsche.com)
The fantasy starship, named Tri-Wing S-91x Pegasus Starfighter, will be featured as a 5-feet scale model at the film premiere. (Photo courtesy: newsroom.porsche.com)
2/6The fantasy starship, named Tri-Wing S-91x Pegasus Starfighter, will be featured as a 5-feet scale model at the film premiere. (Photo courtesy: newsroom.porsche.com)
“The design of the spaceship is harmoniously integrated into the Star Wars film world while at the same time demonstrating clear analogies with the characteristic Porsche styling and proportions,” says Michael Mauer, Vice President Style Porsche at Porsche AG. (Photo courtesy: newsroom.porsche.com)
3/6“The design of the spaceship is harmoniously integrated into the Star Wars film world while at the same time demonstrating clear analogies with the characteristic Porsche styling and proportions,” says Michael Mauer, Vice President Style Porsche at Porsche AG. (Photo courtesy: newsroom.porsche.com)
The basic shape of the cabin, which tapers towards the rear, and a highly distinctive topography from the cockpit to the turbines establish visual parallels with the iconic design of the 911 and the Taycan. Photo courtesy: newsroom.porsche.com
4/6The basic shape of the cabin, which tapers towards the rear, and a highly distinctive topography from the cockpit to the turbines establish visual parallels with the iconic design of the 911 and the Taycan. Photo courtesy: newsroom.porsche.com
The instruments in the cockpit are clearly aligned with the driver's axis, while the low seating position is reminiscent of the sporty ergonomics in the Porsche 918 Spyder. (Photo courtesy: newsroom.porsche.com)
5/6The instruments in the cockpit are clearly aligned with the driver's axis, while the low seating position is reminiscent of the sporty ergonomics in the Porsche 918 Spyder. (Photo courtesy: newsroom.porsche.com)
The front is reminiscent of the so-called “air curtains” (air inlets) that go together with the headlights to create a single formal entity in the Taycan. In addition to the four-point daytime running light typical of Porsche, the so-called “blasters” – long gun barrels at the front – are located at the tip. (Photo courtesy: newsroom.porsche.com)
6/6The front is reminiscent of the so-called “air curtains” (air inlets) that go together with the headlights to create a single formal entity in the Taycan. In addition to the four-point daytime running light typical of Porsche, the so-called “blasters” – long gun barrels at the front – are located at the tip. (Photo courtesy: newsroom.porsche.com)
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