Key highlights
- Porsche has expanded its PCCM Plus retrofit system to 911, Cayman and Boxster models built between 2009 and 2016.
- The upgrade brings a 7-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, navigation and connected features.
- The system retains factory integration, including steering-wheel controls and selected instrument-cluster functions.
Owning an older Porsche does not necessarily mean giving up modern infotainment. Porsche has expanded its Classic Communication Management Plus (PCCM Plus) retrofit system to more than 300,000 examples of the 911, Cayman and Boxster built between 2009 and 2016.
The new system is designed to look period-correct rather than like an aftermarket touchscreen bolted onto an older dashboard. It is now available for the facelifted 997.2 and 987.2, as well as the 991.1 and 981 generations of the 911, Cayman and Boxster.
Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and navigation
At the centre of the upgrade is a 7-inch high-resolution touchscreen with physical controls. It supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, along with Bluetooth connectivity and digital radio.
Built-in satellite navigation also gets a Porsche-specific twist. The Scenic Roads function can suggest winding and panoramic routes rather than simply choosing the quickest way to a destination. Navigation instructions and music information can also be displayed in the instrument cluster on compatible cars.
The system supports over-the-air map updates and can use a nano SIM for 4G connectivity. Depending on the market, it can even play YouTube videos when the car is stationary.
Factory functions remain intact
Porsche has designed PCCM Plus to work with the existing electronics of these cars. Multifunction steering wheels can control the system, while existing vehicle settings and factory sound systems remain supported.
The upgrade also adds useful driving information. Oil temperature and oil pressure can be displayed on the trip screen, while Cayman and Boxster models with factory parking sensors can gain a visual distance display alongside the existing audible warnings.
There is also satellite-image navigation and the ability to customise the virtual vehicle displayed on the touchscreen to match its exterior colour.
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