718ケイマンTのエンブレム
Reviews & Test Drives

Circuit Debut with the 718 Cayman T! A Novice’s Impressions of Driving at Fuji Speedway

The other day, I participated in the 911days driving event and took the 718 Cayman T around Fuji Speedway. I’ve driven Fuji Speedway many times before, but this time it was with the Cayman T. Previously, I’ve driven there in a 981 Boxster GTS, a 991 GT3, an early 991 Carrera 4 GTS, and a 992 Cabriolet. Pushing the Circuit with the 2-Liter Base Engine I’ve mentioned on the blog before that the base 718...

タイカン クロスツーリスモ4S
Reviews & Test Drives

The Driving Excellence of the Porsche Taycan: What I Learned After a Month and a Half

It’s been nearly a month and a half since my wife bought the Taycan. We occasionally drive it on the Royu Driveway, use it for commuting, and family outings. This time, I want to talk about the driving appeal of the Taycan. I’ll save a detailed report on its usability as an EV for another occasion. Our Taycan is the Cross Turismo 4S. It produces 490 PS under normal conditions, with a maximum output of...

718ケイマンT
Reviews & Test Drives

How Has the 718 Cayman T Been After Six Months? (Part 2)

Continuing from the first part, this time I’d like to focus on impressions from winding roads and highways. 718ケイマンTの納車から半年経過してどうだった?(前編) A Mid-Engine Car’s Perfect Cornering Example At home, we have a 981 Boxster GTS and a 992, but the way the 718 Cayman T corners is different from both. Of course, since it’s the same mid-engine layout, it’s closer to the 981 Boxster GTS, but its driving performance far surpasses that. True to its mid-engine nature,...

718ケイマンT
Reviews & Test Drives

How Has It Been Six Months Since Taking Delivery of the 718 Cayman T? (Part 1)

About six months have passed since taking delivery of the 718 Cayman T, and the mileage has now exceeded around 2,000 km. While the break-in period isn’t completely over yet, I’ve been on a few short tours, so I thought it’s a good time to share my impressions so far. The Appeal of the 718 Cayman T, Understood Especially by Carrera T Owners The charm of the 718 Cayman T lies, above all, in its...

ポルシェ911ターボ(997)
Reviews & Test Drives

Test Drive: Porsche 911 Turbo (997)|The Origin of Turbo’s Dual Nature

Following my test drive of the 987 Cayman, I had the opportunity to drive the 997-generation 911 Turbo, so I’d like to share my report. Porsche 911 Turbo (997) The 997-generation Porsche 911 marked a break from the 996’s teardrop headlights, deliberately returning to the classic round headlights reminiscent of the air-cooled era. I vividly remember when it was first released. Its design evolved from the 993, featuring a nicely rounded body that strongly retained...

ポルシェ・ケイマン(987)
Reviews & Test Drives

Test Drive: Porsche Cayman (987) | The Perfect Partner, Cayman

After discussing on YouTube and my blog how there are few test drive reports on generations like the 987, 997, 986, and 996, I had the opportunity to cover a late-model 987 Cayman this time, so I’d like to share my report. Late Model 987 Cayman Base Model This time, the test drive is of a late-model 987 Cayman. With the late model, the engine grew from 2.7L to 2.9L, boosting power to 265ps. Notably,...

新型カイエン
Reviews & Test Drives

Test Drive Review of the New Porsche Cayenne S Coupe: The Charm of the V8 and Evolved Dri...

New Cayenne S Coupe Recently, I had the chance to test drive Porsche’s new Cayenne S. In this post, I’d like to share my review. As always, this blog contains no promotions, so please read with confidence. Our family previously owned a Cayenne E-Hybrid. This time, I’ll draw on that experience to compare the new and old models. The new Cayenne falls under a minor facelift.The exterior changes are subtle, but the front end and...

ポルシェ911ダカール
The Appeal of Porsche

Porsche 911 Dakar In-Depth Review [Part 2]: Performance on the Highway and Final Thoughts

Following up on the first part of the article, this time I’d like to share the second part. Highway Performance: Stability and Power Once on the highway, still in the break-in period, I pressed the accelerator a little harder just past the tollgate. As expected from an engine based on the GTS, the power and torque surge impressively from a certain RPM range upward. At low revs, the Carrera actually felt more responsive and quicker,...

ポルシェ911 GT3(997)
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The Charm of the Porsche 997 GT3: Rediscovering the Joy of Analog Driving!

For some reason, this blog has very few articles about the 997 or 987 models.It’s not that I dislike them—in fact, I’m quite interested in these Porsches—but surprisingly few people around me own them, so opportunities for coverage have been limited. This time, a reader kindly requested a feature, so I took the opportunity to test drive one and will share my report.As always, even though it’s a feature, I intend to write honestly without...

992ターボS
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Discussing the All-Out Porsche 911 Turbo S (992) – The Ultimate Grade

Recently, I had the opportunity to test drive the 992 Turbo S. I’ve written a test drive report on the 992 Turbo S before, but some time has passed since then, and I believe my experience and impressions have evolved. So, I’d like to share again the true appeal of the Turbo S. Porsche 911 Turbo S For Porsche, the “Turbo” grade doesn’t simply mean a turbocharged car. Proof of this is that even the...