Steve Jobs Switched His Porsche 911 Every Six Months
アップル共同創業者スティーブ・ジョブズが、ポルシェ911を6ヶ月ごとに乗り換えていた驚きの習慣とその理由を解説。ナンバープレートを嫌うジョブズの独特な個性が垣間見える興味深いエピソード。
アップル共同創業者スティーブ・ジョブズが、ポルシェ911を6ヶ月ごとに乗り換えていた驚きの習慣とその理由を解説。ナンバープレートを嫌うジョブズの独特な個性が垣間見える興味深いエピソード。
Manthey Racing Kits Finally Arrive in Japan Manthey Racing, Porsche’s strongest partner in motorsports, has officially launched its performance kits in Japan starting October 5. Many Porsche GT owners have likely been eagerly awaiting this moment. Manthey Racing is a German racing team renowned worldwide for its brilliant victories and innovative technology development in motorsports. As Porsche’s official partner, Manthey not only manages Porsche Motorsport’s GT works racing operations but also develops performance kits supplied...
極めて希少なポルシェ911 SC RSが競売に。わずか21台製造のラリーレース仕様車で、3.5億円の落札予想。軽量化と高性能を追求した特徴、経歴、専門家の高評価を紹介。ポルシェファン必見の稀少モデルのオークションに注目が集まる。
First Impressions of the 997 Early Model GT3 This time, I had the opportunity to test drive the Porsche 911 997 early model GT3. This car stands out notably within the GT3 series. To conclude upfront, while it’s not as demanding as the 997 late model GT3, compared to the 996 late model GT3, it feels more rigid in the body and shows clear advancements in performance. When you get in and start the engine,...
Porsche offers an option called the Front Axle Lift System. The “Front Axle Lift System” is an optional feature that temporarily raises the front part of the car. It helps prevent the front end of low-slung sports cars from scraping on steep inclines or parking lot entrances, especially at low speeds. According to Porsche’s website, it states: “Raises the front end by 40mm at speeds up to 35 km/h. This minimizes the risk of the...
The 911 Has Achieved a New Evolution! On May 28, 2024, Porsche unveiled the new model of the 911, a sports car that embodies both tradition and innovation. Here’s a quick report covering the highlights. World Premiere Highlights Lineup of the Newly Announced 911 Grades Grade Price Power (ps) 0-100 km/h Top Speed 911 Carrera ¥16,940,000 394 4.1 sec 294 km/h 911 Carrera GTS ¥22,540,000 541 3.0 sec 312 km/h 911 Carrera 4 GTS ¥23,650,000...
This is a summary article of the recent live stream “Welcome Home, PORSCHE.” Feel free to listen during your commute, school runs, or while driving your Porsche. If you enjoy the content, please give us a thumbs up and subscribe to the channel! Main Topics and Content 1. Talk about the Air-Cooled Porsche 964 [02:14] Characteristics of the engine sound. It has a loud exhaust note like a motorcycle, but not sharp or edgy—more like...
This time, I had the opportunity to drive the late-model 991 Porsche 911 GT3 (MT), so I’d like to share my review while comparing it with the 996 GT3. 996 GT3 vs 991 GT3 In my previous article, I wrote about how impressed I was after test-driving the 996 GT3, and before that excitement faded, I got the chance to drive the late-model 991 GT3. Speaking of the late 991 GT3 (MT), I once owned...
This time, I’m diving into a rather niche topic: the correct way to install wheels on our air-cooled Porsche 911 (964 model). For those who have owned air-cooled Porsches for years, this might seem like “Oh, it’s just that simple,” but this article also reveals Porsche’s deep dedication to driving performance, so I’d like to share it with you. Genuine Porsche Wheel Nuts and Theft-Prevention Nuts The genuine Porsche nuts used on models like the...
At the very end of last year, just before the year closed out, I parted ways with my 911 Carrera T. The mileage was 8,000 km. It was the first Porsche I bought with my own money—my very own Porsche. I was particular about the specifications, and driving it was an absolute joy. I agonized quite a bit before deciding to let it go, but today I want to share the reasons behind that decision...