The Force Is Strong In Porsche’s Star Wars Inspired Pegasus Starfighter

Porsche and Lucasfilm have teamed up to unveil a “fantasy starship” called the Tri-Wing S-91x Pegasus Starfighter.

Created over the course of two months, the Pegasus Starfighter is a Porsche designed for the world of Star Wars. As part of this effort, the model was jointly developed by Porsche designers in Weissach as well as artists from Lucasfilm’s studio in San Francisco.

While the ship isn’t recognizable as a Porsche, the company says it features headlights and air curtains that mimic those used on the Taycan. The Porsche-inspired styling continues out back as the main body has louvres and an integrated third brake light that recall the 911. The ship also has a rear light bar inspired by the one used on several different Porsche models.

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The final design isn’t very Porsche-like, but the company says “all the elements on the exterior have a clear function and purely visual features have largely been dispensed with.” As a result, Porsche says the Pegasus Starfighter follows the “basic principle that is characteristic of the brand.”

Style Porsche vice president, Michael Mauer, added “The basic shape of the cabin, which tapers towards the rear, and a highly distinctive topography from the cockpit flyline to the turbines establish visual parallels with the iconic design of the 911 and the Taycan.” He went on to say the model is “harmoniously integrated into the Star Wars film world” while also retaining “characteristic Porsche styling and proportions.”

The Pegasus Starfighter was created to help promote Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. The movie hits US theaters on December 20th but, before that happens, a 5 foot (1.5 meter) long model of the Pegasus Starfighter will be shown at the film’s premiere in Los Angeles.