This is a summary article of the recent live stream radio show “Welcome Home, PORSCHE.”
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Main Topics and Content

Exciting Porsche Event [04:45]

• Discussion about the Exciting Porsche event held in Kobe
• A large gathering of Porsche owners from the Kansai region
• Especially notable was the many air-cooled Porsches on display, making it a must-see event

Major Price Increase for Porsche 911 [08:04]

• The Porsche 911 has seen a significant price hike, with increases around 1.5 million yen announced
• The base Carrera and Carrera T models experienced the largest jumps, while the GTS saw a more moderate increase
• On social media, many voices express concerns, saying “It’s getting too expensive to buy”
• Prices for used older models like the 964 have also surged, trading for over 20 million yen

Driving the Turbo GT at Fuji Speedway [28:00]

• Drove the Turbo GT all the way to Fuji Speedway and experienced circuit driving
• The bucket seats prevented fatigue even on the long drive
• Driving with a properly aligned pelvis gave a feeling of improved body condition
• Regarding the active ride feature, raising the ride height makes getting in harder, so keeping it low is easier for entry

Circuit Performance of the Turbo GT [38:48]

• The Turbo GT demonstrated overwhelming speed, reaching up to 302 km/h
• Its acceleration is incredible, closing the gap to the car ahead in an instant
• Pulling the right paddle activates attack mode, boosting acceleration for 10 seconds
• The braking system is excellent, with 10-pot calipers combined with PCCB delivering powerful stopping power
• Despite its weight, the car remains stable with minimal lateral sway

Charging and Range of the Turbo GT [60:00]

• During circuit driving, about 30% of the battery was used in the morning session
• The later model Turbo GT has an increased battery capacity, improving driving range
• At 80% charge, the range is 367 km, better than the Cross Turismo’s 286 km
• At Fuji Speedway, a 30-minute charge during lunch is enough for continued driving

Plans for Face-Cam Streaming on YouTube [66:24]

• Planning to start face-cam streaming on YouTube soon
• It’s not that face-cam was off-limits before, just hadn’t had the right opportunity
• Currently preparing the necessary equipment