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2023.12.06Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Cayenne

New Porsche Cayenne S Coupe Review: The Appeal of Its V8 and Improved Performance

The New Cayenne S Coupe I recently had the chance to drive the new Porsche Cayenne S, and here’s my review. As always, this blog post is not sponsored, so you can read on with confidence. Our family used to own a Cayenne E-Hybrid. Drawing on that experience, I’ll also compare the new model with its predecessor. The latest Cayenne is a mid-cycle update.The exterior changes are subtle, though you’ll notice revisions to the front...

2023.12.06Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Cayenne

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

Porsche 911 Dakar Review, Part 2: Highway Performance and Final Verdict

Following on from Part 1, here’s the second half of my review. Highway Performance: Confidence and Power Once I reached the highway, I gave the accelerator a gentle press after the tollbooth, keeping in mind that the car was still being run in. The Dakar is, after all, based on the GTS engine. At low revs, I’d actually found the Carrera more responsive and quicker, but once the revs climb, the surge of power and...

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

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2023.10.20Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

The Appeal of the Porsche 997 GT3: Rediscovering the Joy of Analog Driving

For some reason, this blog has very few articles about the 997 and 987. It’s not that I have anything against them—in fact, I’m very interested in these generations of Porsches. It’s just that, for whatever reason, surprisingly few people in my circle own one, so I haven’t had many opportunities to get behind the wheel. A reader recently invited me to take a closer look at their car, and I was delighted to accept...

2023.10.20Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

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2023.10.04Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Why the Porsche 911 Turbo S (992) Is the Ultimate 911

I recently had the chance to drive a 992-generation 911 Turbo S. I’ve written about driving the 992 Turbo S on the blog before, but some time has passed, and my experience and perspective have evolved. So I’d like to take another look at what makes the Turbo S so special. The Porsche 911 Turbo S At Porsche, “Turbo” is about more than simply having a turbocharged engine. One clue is that even the all-electric...

2023.10.04Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

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2023.09.21Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Macan

Early-, Mid-, or Late-Model Porsche Macan? What I Learned Driving an Early Macan Turbo

A little while ago, a friend bought a used early-model Macan Turbo. It was in excellent condition and came equipped with air suspension and the Sport Exhaust system. I’ve written about the early Macan Turbo a few times before, but I wanted to take another look at it—and compare it with the mid- and late-model versions. The Early-Model Macan Turbo The Macan has been around for a long time and has received two facelifts so...

2023.09.21Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Macan

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2023.08.07Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Boxster, Porsche Cayman

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...

2023.08.07Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Boxster, Porsche Cayman

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2023.08.05Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Porsche 911 Carrera GTS (992) Test Drive: How It Compares with the Carrera T

I finally got the chance to drive the Porsche 911 Carrera GTS (992), a car I’d been curious about for a long time. Here’s my take, with comparisons to the Carrera T we own. Porsche GTS Models: The Sweet Spot Between Carrera and GT Porsche’s lineup is generally divided into three main trims: the base model, the S, and the GTS. There are also models such as the T and the GT3, but as they’re...

2023.08.05Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

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2023.07.20Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

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...

2023.07.20Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

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2023.05.16Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS (992) Review: How Does It Compare with the Base Model?

On a recent driving tour in Kyushu, I had the unexpected chance to get behind the wheel of a 992-generation Targa 4 GTS. Here’s what I thought of the experience. The 992 Targa 4 GTS The Porsche 992 Targa 4 GTS stands apart from the rest of the GTS lineup. That’s because, unlike the other GTS models, it doesn’t come with PASM sport suspension as standard; it’s available only with regular PASM suspension. This is...

2023.05.16Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

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2023.04.05Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Road-Testing the Porsche 911 964 Cup on Public Roads: Lightweight, Easy to Drive, and Ful...

A Legendary Porsche 911: Driving the 964 Cup Car The History and Features of the 964 Cup Car A “Cup” car is generally developed for a one-make racing series, where cars from the same manufacturer and model compete against one another. As its name suggests, the 964 Cup was built for one-make competitions such as the Porsche 911 Cup. Introduced in 1990, the car was based on the Carrera 2 and assembled in Weissach rather...

2023.04.05Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911