The Porsche Mission S

First,  there is a key?   Second, it is on the left?

Actual key. Actually on the left.

How many new cars actually have a key I wonder?   I should ask GROK that question.

All Porsches have the key on the left as a nod to the original LeMans races when the drivers had to race across the track, jump in their car and start the engine quickly. If driver had the key in the left hand they could grab the shifter in their right. The video of the infamous 1955 race actually shows Jaun Manuel Fangio accidentally getting his pants leg stuck around the 300SLR's shifter and delaying his start. As we know unfortunately that wasn't the cause of Mercedes loss that year.... Back to Porsche. If you have keyless entry you don't need to whip out the key but there still is a turn-knob still on the left in order to start. We're on our 8th Porsche (why, I don't know) and it's actually easier to see the key on entry versus cocking one's head around the steering wheel to the right to find the slot on the column, or for Mercedes, on the dash. I usually have the key inserted on mine before I am physically across the threshold - so it works. On the other hand I back-up really slowly as the visibility sucks so maybe the concept actually doesn't work.😁

I'm just amazed there is even a key.  Most cars of the last 5 years I have been in are all keyless start with a pushbutton.  maybe the last 10 years.

John,  that is awesome your dad had a Chevette!  I think I remember you telling stories about it.  You need a picture and we can create a topic.

😂

At least it's not mounted vertical in the center console, next to the cup holder. What could go wrong?
Saab, I'm looking in your direction...

You were reading my mind with SAAB. And if that wasn’t enough, they made you put it in reverse to get the key out. Good grief

Go do that so I don't have to do it.