Porsche Netherlands has created a modern reincarnation of the Renndienst vans that supported Porsche’s racing teams in the past, based on the fully electric VW ID. Buzz. As part of the celebrations for the automaker’s 75th anniversary, Porsche Netherlands has produced eight examples of the new Renndienst that will be exhibited in Dutch Porsche Centers.
The new Renndienst vans are painted in the signature Burgundy Red shade with white Porsche and Renndienst graphics on the doors and rear side windows, reminiscent of their T1 and T2 predecessors. Porsche Netherlands has also photographed the ID. Buzz Renndienst together with a Taycan Sport Turismo in matching colors, creating a great two-car combo.
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All eight vehicles are based on the VW ID. Buzz 1st Max passenger version and are equipped with a rear-mounted electric motor producing 201 hp, powered by a 77 kWh battery. After being displayed in Porsche Centers, the ID. Buzz Renndienst will be used as shuttle buses and attend events for promotional purposes.
The first Porsche Renndienst was used in the Mille Miglia race in 1954 as a support vehicle, based on a T1, providing ample space for the racing team’s tools and spare parts. Numerous examples based on the VW Transporter were used from the ’50s to the ’70s, serving not only as mobile service stations but also as makeshift hotels for the engineers and other team members. Today, some surviving Renndienst are exhibited in museums or stored in the garages of Porsche collectors.
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While the VW ID.Buzz Renndienst is not as sporty as Porsche’s own Vision Renndienst concept, which was created in 2018 and revealed in 2020, at least this one has gone past the prototype stage. Porsche has stated that it is not interested in vans, but VW has confirmed that an ID.Buzz GTX is coming with dual electric motors for those who seek extra performance and don’t want to compromise on space. The promotional stunt by Porsche Netherlands may inspire VW ID.Buzz owners to opt for a similar livery.
