Reviews & Test Drives
Normal 911 vs GT3: Which Is More Fun on Public Roads? My Answer Based on the “Total...
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。
Reviews & Test Drives
Test Drive Impression of the 992.2 Porsche 911 Carrera T – A Thorough Comparison with the...
Evolved Carrera T – Changes in Exterior and Interior I had the opportunity to test drive the 992.2 Porsche 911 Carrera T, the later model of the 992 series. Since I also drove the earlier 992.1 Carrera T, I can share my impressions while comparing the two. Starting with the exterior, at first glance, there’s hardly any difference between the earlier and later models. Even as someone well-versed in Porsche, it’s difficult to tell them...
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Test Drive of the Porsche Taycan Base Model: What Sets It Apart from the 4S and Above?
What Is the Porsche Taycan Base Model? This time, I had the opportunity to test drive the base model of the Porsche Taycan. The Taycan comes in various trims, but so far, I’ve experienced almost every model except the Taycan 4, including the Turbo S, Turbo, GTS, and 4S. Having borrowed the base model for a few days, I’d like to focus this report on the differences compared to the other trims. To get straight...
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Test Drive of Porsche 718 Cayman and 718 Boxster T: What Makes the 718 ‘T’ Different?
The other day, I had the chance to drive both the 718 Cayman (base model) and the 718 Boxster T, so I’d like to share my reviews of each and report on their differences. 718 Cayman (Base Model) First up is the base model 718 Cayman. This particular car had almost no sporty options and was the most basic 718 Cayman. I’ve reviewed the 718 Cayman several times before, but this time I want to...
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Impressions After 1500km with the Porsche 911 Carrera T (992)｜Truly Perfect Balance. Thi...
Porsche 911 Carrera T It’s been almost two months since the Porsche 911 Carrera T arrived at our home. During this time, my wife has been the primary driver of the 911 Carrera T, mainly handling the break-in period. I myself have only driven it occasionally and not daily. However, recently I’ve had more time behind the wheel, so I’d like to share a review of the Carrera T here. Just because my wife bought...
Touring Reports
Shikoku & Kyushu Touring in a Porsche 911 (992) ④
Driving Around Omura Bay Since I arrived at the hotel later than expected yesterday, I started a bit later today. After getting ready and checking out, I decided to spend the day driving around Omura Bay. As soon as I left the hotel, I opened the roof and headed the 911 onto Omura Rainbow Road. Perhaps because it was morning, traffic was light on this fast winding road. Heading toward Isahaya City, I sped through...
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Shikoku & Kyushu Touring in a Porsche 911 (992)③
Taking the 911 on a Ferry from Shikoku to Kyushu I had set my alarm for 5 a.m., but woke up even earlier. It seemed to have rained quite a bit last night, but this morning the rain had stopped and the air was refreshingly crisp. I quickly got ready and left with plenty of time to catch the 6:20 a.m. ferry. The hotel was right in the middle of a residential area, so starting...
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Shikoku & Kyushu Touring in Porsche 911 (992) Part 2
Starting from Katsurahama The second day began in Nankoku City. The clear skies remained as usual. I had planned to get up early and take a morning stroll along Katsurahama, but I overslept. Hurriedly got ready and checked out. First, I drove the 911 to Katsurahama. After previously visiting the Kaizumi Shrine (Ryuo-gu) there, I felt my luck improved, so this was a thank-you visit. Though the sun was already high, the Pacific Ocean viewed...
Touring Reports
Shikoku & Kyushu Touring in the Porsche 911 (992) Part 1
My Partner This Time: The 992 This year’s Golden Week gave me a rare 10-day holiday, so I decided to go on a long touring trip. Until just before departure, I was undecided about which partner to take—981, or maybe 991, or even a 964? But this time, I chose to take the 992 along. The reason is that although I’ve driven the 992 on long distances and on circuits, I had never really done...
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Test Driving the Porsche 911 Carrera (991.1): Why the Base Carrera Is So Good
Since purchasing the 991.1 (early 991) Carrera 4 GTS, I’ve become completely captivated by the early 991 generation. Recently, I had the opportunity to test drive the base (standard) 991 Carrera, so I’d like to share my report along with some thoughts on the appeal of the “pure” 911. Why Do Porsche Enthusiasts Return to the Base 911? This is something I had heard many times even before owning a Porsche: well-known automotive critics and...