The Appeal of Porsche

2023.11.30The Appeal of Porsche, Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

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,...

2023.11.30The Appeal of Porsche, Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Reviews & Test Drives

2023.10.20Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

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...

2023.10.20Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Reviews & Test Drives

2023.10.04Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

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...

2023.10.04Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Reviews & Test Drives

2023.09.21Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Macan

Is Your Porsche Macan Early, Mid, or Late Model? Thoughts from Driving an Early Macan Turbo

A little while ago, a friend purchased a used early-model Macan Turbo. It’s a very well-maintained example, equipped with air suspension and a sports exhaust. I’ve reported on the early Macan Turbo several times before, but this time I’d like to revisit it and also clarify the differences compared to the mid- and late-model versions. Early Macan Turbo The Macan has a long model history and has undergone two minor facelifts so far. Currently, the...

2023.09.21Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Macan

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2023.08.07Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Boxster, Porsche Cayman

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...

2023.08.07Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Boxster, Porsche Cayman

Reviews & Test Drives

2023.08.05Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Porsche 911 Carrera GTS (992) Test Drive Report: A Comparison with the Carrera T

This time, I had the opportunity to test drive the Porsche 911 Carrera GTS (992), which I had been curious about for a while, so I would like to report on it while comparing it with the Carrera T that we have at home. Porsche’s GTS Porsche’s grades are mainly divided into three: the base grade, S, and GTS. Of course, there are others like T and the GT3 series, but since their production numbers...

2023.08.05Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Reviews & Test Drives

2023.07.20Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

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...

2023.07.20Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

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2023.05.16Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS (992) Test Drive Review: How Does It Differ from the Base Model?

This time, I’d like to review the 992 Targa 4 GTS that I happened to test drive during my recent Kyushu tour. 992 Targa 4 GTS The Porsche 992 Targa 4 GTS is a unique model within the GTS lineup. The reason is that, unlike other GTS models, it does not come standard with the PASM sport suspension, but only the regular PASM suspension. This is related to the fact that the Targa model, having...

2023.05.16Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Reviews & Test Drives

2023.04.05Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Test Driving the Legendary Porsche 911 964 CUP on Public Roads! A Surprising Experience o...

Test Driving the Legendary Porsche 911 964 CUP Car History and Features of the 964 CUP Car “CUP” cars generally refer to vehicles developed for one-make races where the same manufacturer and model compete against each other. The 964 CUP, true to its name, is a model used in one-make races like the Porsche 911 Cup. Introduced in 1990, this car is based on the Carrera 2 and assembled not on the regular factory line...

2023.04.05Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Reviews & Test Drives

2023.03.13Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Winter Snow Drive in the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS (991 Early Model)

Winter Porsche: The Carrera 4 GTS March has arrived, bringing warmer temperatures and pleasant sunny days. Our early 991 Carrera 4 GTS has been with us for about a year and a half. It’s running superbly, with a sharp engine response and an exhaust note that seems to be getting even louder and more thrilling. Originally, I wanted to own an all-wheel-drive Carrera, so I chose the Carrera 4 GTS. Since I wanted to drive...

2023.03.13Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911