Why do some sports cars have rear seats that… well… basically no one can sit in? Today, we’re digging into one of the most amusing mysteries in car design — the tiny, cramped, almost symbolic back seats in many high-performance sports cars.
In this video, we’ll explore the real reasons behind these so-called “2+2” layouts. From design tradition and aerodynamic engineering, to tax loopholes and emotional marketing tricks, we’ll uncover why these miniature seats exist in the first place — and why manufacturers keep putting them in, even when everyone knows they function more like shelves than seats.
If you’ve ever looked at the back seat of a Porsche 911, Mustang, GT-R, or any other coupe and thought, “Is this for humans or for my grocery bag?” — this deep dive is definitely for you.
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I have a 911 and my back seats are very necessary. That’s where my dogs sit.