The 1980s marked the beginning of the evolution from an analog industrial world to digital modernity, which brought greater visibility to technology and established it as a lifestyle element. In fact, Porsche’s transaxle models were a product of this mindset – a response to an era eager to embrace change.The 1980s marked the beginning of the evolution from an analog industrial world to digital modernity, which brought greater visibility to technology and established it as a lifestyle element. In fact, Porsche’s transaxle models were a product of this mindset – a response to an era eager to embrace change.