Photo: Porsche In 2017, a group of apprentices from Porsche Leipzig GmbH undertook a dramatic conversion of a Porsche Boxster, transforming it into a unique camera car. It was kept behind the scenes, but now, the company has made details of the vehicle public, showing off the highly modified vehicle along with information about its conversion.
Porsche says nine apprentices modified the Porsche 718 Boxster S as part of a project for their second year of training. The idea came about because the previous camera car, an older Porsche Boxster, could no longer keep up with current models on the track. The apprentices were then tasked with converting the new vehicle with guidance from training supervisor Carsten Pohle.
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To convert the Boxster, the team removed the soft-top roof and installed a robust roll bar, which doubles as an elevated mounting point. They added steel tube mounts on the front, rear and sides to allow for additional camera positions. The crew also painted the vehicle and all of its add-on parts with matte black paint to cut down on reflections when filming.
Of course, with people aboard the vehicle, safety also needed to be a consideration. Porsche says that they padded both the front and rear luggage compartments and added harness systems. There's also a standing platform between the front seats and rear trunk with the necessary safety harness. There is still plenty of risk for the photographer sitting exposed in the front luggage compartment or standing up in the middle of the car. Still, these positions do enable a very clear view for filming and photography.
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The company also provided details on how the car was built with photography and videography workflows in mind, too. For example, the team added internal wiring that allows for a direct connection between the camera and laptop, with the latter able to be securely mounted in the passenger area. There's also an inverter to supply power and recharge all of the camera equipment.
Porsche says that the car has been used regularly for filming shoots on the Leipzig track since its completion. External productions have also used the vehicle, including shoots for Motor Presse Stuttgart. Motorsport legend Walter R
. dpreview.com2025-11-5 17:00