Part Two of Our PECLA Visit

Yesterday, I wrote about the many facilities at the Porsche Experience Center Los Angeles (PECLA).

→【Related article】A Visit to the Porsche Experience Center Los Angeles: Part 1

Today, it’s time for part two. The PECLA parking lot is filled with all kinds of Porsches, so just looking around is a treat. I’d guess there were around 150 cars in all, including 911s, Boxsters, Caymans, Macans, and Cayennes (though I didn’t spot a Panamera). There were also plenty of beautiful Porsches in colors you don’t see very often in Japan.

So, for today’s second installment, I’ll take a closer look at the 10 Porsches on display by the PECLA entrance, from classic icons to newer models.

New Models and Race Cars

Here’s a look at the display area. This photo was taken from behind the cars, which are arranged neatly in three rows. Each one has an information card beside it.

① Porsche 918 Spyder

The first car that made me think, “Wow, that looks incredible!” was the 918 Spyder. Its shape reminded me of the Mission E, the concept car that came before Porsche announced its all-electric Taycan. It’s amazing to think that a car with a design like this was actually sold to the public. Just 918 were built for customers worldwide in 2015, and they reportedly sold out quickly.

② 911 GT2 RS with Weissach Package

This was displayed at the back of the center row: a 911 GT2 RS with the Weissach Package. What a sight! The package reportedly costs more than ¥3 million as an option. Up close, it was easy to see the carbon-fiber components used throughout. No wonder it costs so much.

③ Porsche 919 Hybrid

This is the 919 Hybrid race car. I’d only ever seen the white 919 Hybrid Evo and 919 Hybrid Tribute, so I’d gotten used to thinking of the 919 as a white car. But the red looks fantastic, too. And that enormous “DMG MORI” logo—just imagine how much they must have paid for the sponsorship! (laughs)