A Porsche 918 is one of the vehicles on display in a new exhibit celebrating the automaker’s innovative designs. (photo by Ted7)

The Petersen Automotive Museum presents “Uncom-promised Design,” a new exhibit featuring a selection of historic mid-engine cars from Porsche on display through March 31, 2020.

Vehicles included in the exhibition span the brand’s 70 year history. Located in the Mullin Design Studio, “Uncompromised Design” will showcase the evolution of Porsche’s publicly-available vehicles and race models.

The Petersen will host an opening reception for “Uncom-promised Design” on July 25, from 3 to 6 p.m. Ticketholders will be able to preview the exhibit while enjoying complimentary beverages and light appetizers by Drago Ristorante along with a special panel discussion featuring Porsche Design of America Head of Design Steffen Gantz, ArtCenter College of Design Head of Transportation Design Stewart Reed and Porsche exterior designer Grant Larson. Tickets are $16.

Highlights of the exhibit will include a 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder, the first production Porsche designed specifically for racing and the first with a mid-mounted engine. Three models of the 550 Spyder finished first, second and third in their class at the 1955 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Other highlights include a 2015 Porsche 918 Hybrid hypercar, which was the first production car ever to lap the iconic Nurburgring race circuit in Germany in under seven minutes, and a 1971 Porsche 914-6, which holds the distinction of being Porsche’s first regularly available mid-engine production model.

“’Uncompromised Design’ is a focused look into the legacy of Porsche’s most single-minded and advanced performance cars,” said Petersen Automotive Museum Executive Director Terry L. Karges. “These cars helped to push back the boundaries of automotive performance, and we can’t wait to share their story with the public.”

The Petersen Automotive Museum is located at 6060 Wilshire Blvd. For information, visit petersen.org.