Reviews & Test Drives
Stock 911 vs. GT3: Which Is More Fun on Public Roads? My Answer, Measured by the “Total E...
公道速度域でノーマル911とGT3、どちらが楽しいか。市街地で苦痛になるGT3、条件次第で別格になるGT3、ずっと楽しいノーマル911を、楽しさの総量グラフで整理する。
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Porsche 911 Carrera T (992.2) Review: How It Compares with the 992.1
The Evolved Carrera T: Exterior and Interior Changes I had the chance to drive the Porsche 911 Carrera T in its updated 992.2 form, and I was also able to drive the earlier 992.1 model back to back. That made it possible to compare the new car with the previous one and get a clear sense of what’s changed. Starting with the exterior, it’s hard to spot the difference between the 992.1 and 992.2 at...
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Test-Driving the Porsche Taycan Base Model: How Does It Compare with the 4S and Above?
What Is the Base-Model Porsche Taycan Like? I recently had the chance to test-drive the base-model Porsche Taycan. The Taycan comes in a wide range of trims, but I’ve driven nearly all of them—including the Turbo S, Turbo, GTS, and 4S. The only model I hadn’t tried was the Taycan 4. I was able to borrow the base model for a few days, so here’s a closer look at how it compares with the other...
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Test-Driving the Porsche 718 Cayman and 718 Boxster T: What Makes the 718 “T” Different?
I recently had the chance to drive both the base-model 718 Cayman and the 718 Boxster T. Here’s my take on each—and what sets them apart. 718 Cayman (Base Model) First up is the base-model 718 Cayman. This particular car had very few performance options, making it about as basic as a 718 Cayman gets. I’ve reviewed the 718 Cayman a few times before, but I’d like to share some fresh impressions. Its suspension is...
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Porsche 911 Carrera T (992) Review After 1,500 km: Perfectly Balanced and Truly Emotional
Porsche 911 Carrera T It’s been almost two months since our Porsche 911 Carrera T arrived at our home. My wife is the car’s primary driver and has been doing most of the running-in. I only borrow it from time to time, rather than driving it every day. But I’ve recently had a chance to spend some proper time behind the wheel, so I’d like to share my thoughts on the Carrera T. I have...
Touring Reports
Porsche 911 (992) Shikoku and Kyushu Tour, Part 4
Driving Around Omura Bay We arrived at the hotel much later than expected yesterday, so we got a slightly later start today. After getting ready and checking out, we set off to explore the roads around Omura Bay. As soon as we left the hotel, we lowered the roof and pointed the 911 toward the Omura Rainbow Road. Perhaps because it was still morning, traffic was light, making this a wonderfully flowing road through the...
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Porsche 911 (992) Touring Through Shikoku and Kyushu: Part 3
Taking the Ferry from Shikoku to Kyushu in a 911 I’d set my alarm for 5 a.m., but woke up even earlier. It must have rained hard overnight, but the skies had cleared by morning, leaving the air wonderfully fresh. I got ready and set off with plenty of time to catch the 6:20 a.m. ferry. The hotel was right in the middle of a residential neighborhood, so firing up the 911’s engine early in...
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Shikoku and Kyushu Touring in a Porsche 911 (992) — Part 2
Starting the Day at Katsurahama Beach Day two begins in Nankoku City. The skies are clear again. I’d planned to get up earlier and take a morning stroll along Katsurahama Beach, but I overslept. I hurried to get ready and check out. First, I drove the 911 to Katsurahama. Ever since I visited Watatsumi Shrine (Ryuo-gu) at Katsurahama, I’ve felt that my luck has been on the rise, so I wanted to go back and...
Touring Reports
Shikoku and Kyushu Touring in a Porsche 911 (992) — Part 1
This Trip’s Companion: The 992 With a 10-day Golden Week holiday this year, I decided it was time for a proper long-distance tour. Right up until departure, I couldn’t decide which Porsche to take along. The 981? The 991? Maybe the 964? In the end, I chose the 992. The reason was simple: I’d taken it on long drives and to the track, but had never given it a proper touring trip. To be honest,...
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Test-Driving the Porsche 911 Carrera (991.1): Why the Base Carrera Gets It Right
Since buying a 991.1 Carrera 4 GTS, I’ve become completely smitten with the first-generation 991. Recently, I had the chance to drive a base 991.1 Carrera, so I’d like to share my impressions—and explore what makes a standard 911 so appealing. Why Do Experienced Porsche Owners Come Back to the Base 911? Even before I owned a Porsche, I’d heard this time and again: respected automotive journalists and people who have owned several Porsches often...