{"id":41874,"date":"2025-08-25T17:00:29","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T08:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/?p=41874"},"modified":"2025-08-25T15:33:54","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T06:33:54","slug":"live-88","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/en\/entry\/live-88\/","title":{"rendered":"[Livestream Recap] Vol. 88: Tesla FSD Road Test in Japan, 981 GTS vs. 991 GTS Sound Comparison, and More"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Here\u2019s a recap of a recent livestream from Welcome Home, PORSCHE.<br \/>\nWhether you\u2019re commuting, heading to school, or out for a drive in your Porsche, we hope you\u2019ll enjoy listening along.<br \/>\nIf you enjoy the stream, please <strong>give it a thumbs-up and subscribe to the channel!<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"ytube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nbdre0QFOR8?si=szyooyjjVT2TgULy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">\u30b3\u30f3\u30c6\u30f3\u30c4<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/en\/entry\/live-88\/#Key_Topics_and_Takeaways\" >Key Topics and Takeaways<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/en\/entry\/live-88\/#Tesla_Begins_Full-Scale_FSD_Testing_in_Japan_01_21\" >Tesla Begins Full-Scale FSD Testing in Japan [01:21]<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/en\/entry\/live-88\/#Tesla_Model_3_A_Surprising_First_Drive_and_Buying_Experience_04_05\" >Tesla Model 3: A Surprising First Drive and Buying Experience [04:05]<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/en\/entry\/live-88\/#How_Teslas_Technology_Differs_from_Conventional_Cars_12_55\" >How Tesla\u2019s Technology Differs from Conventional Cars [12:55]<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/en\/entry\/live-88\/#Buying_a_718_Cayman_and_Building_a_Porsche_Life_27_27\" >Buying a 718 Cayman and Building a Porsche Life [27:27]<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/en\/entry\/live-88\/#Taycan_Repair_Update_and_Parts_Shortages_in_Germany_37_42\" >Taycan Repair Update and Parts Shortages in Germany [37:42]<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/en\/entry\/live-88\/#Comparing_the_991-_and_981-Generation_GTS_A_Difference_in_Sound_39_11\" >Comparing the 991- and 981-Generation GTS: A Difference in Sound [39:11]<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/en\/entry\/live-88\/#The_Taycan_Turbo_GTs_Astonishing_Performance_55_21\" >The Taycan Turbo GT\u2019s Astonishing Performance [55:21]<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"style3a\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Topics_and_Takeaways\"><\/span>Key Topics and Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"style4b\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tesla_Begins_Full-Scale_FSD_Testing_in_Japan_01_21\"><\/span>Tesla Begins Full-Scale FSD Testing in Japan [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=nbdre0QFOR8&amp;t=81s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">01:21<\/a>]<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>A video of Tesla FSD in action on Yokohama roads has been released, showing it handling traffic signals and lane changes as it drives autonomously.<\/li>\n<li>In countries such as China, the system can handle complex road conditions, making decisions faster than a human driver and reportedly improving safety.<\/li>\n<li>If Japan\u2019s regulations advance in step with those in Europe, FSD could become available for practical use in Japan in the not-too-distant future.<\/li>\n<li>Although drivers must remain attentive because it is a Level 2 system, its capabilities are moving toward Level 4 autonomy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"style4b\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tesla_Model_3_A_Surprising_First_Drive_and_Buying_Experience_04_05\"><\/span>Tesla Model 3: A Surprising First Drive and Buying Experience [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=nbdre0QFOR8&amp;t=245s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">04:05<\/a>]<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>One viewer decided to buy a Model 3 after a test drive of just 100 meters, impressed not only by its acceleration but also by its comfortable ride.<\/li>\n<li>They were struck by its lack of vibration, smooth suspension, and precise steering response.<\/li>\n<li>The experience was as impactful as using an iPhone for the first time. With subsidies, the effective purchase price can start in the 5-million-yen range.<\/li>\n<li>Family members often warm to the car, too; people who approach Tesla without preconceptions are more likely to appreciate what it does well.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"style4b\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Teslas_Technology_Differs_from_Conventional_Cars_12_55\"><\/span>How Tesla\u2019s Technology Differs from Conventional Cars [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=nbdre0QFOR8&amp;t=775s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">12:55<\/a>]<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Japanese automakers\u2019 driver-assistance systems are generally rule-based, while Tesla uses an end-to-end (E2E) approach that learns from real-world driving data.<\/li>\n<li>Tesla has world-class training capabilities, backed by its \u201cTesla Dojo\u201d supercomputer and large numbers of GPUs for AI processing.<\/li>\n<li>The gap between FSD and conventional systems such as Nissan\u2019s ProPILOT is compared to the difference between a bicycle and a car\u2014or a pager and an iPhone.<\/li>\n<li>Tesla Japan\u2019s president said the company aims to become Japan\u2019s top-selling imported-car brand by 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"style4b\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Buying_a_718_Cayman_and_Building_a_Porsche_Life_27_27\"><\/span>Buying a 718 Cayman and Building a Porsche Life [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=nbdre0QFOR8&amp;t=1647s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">27:27<\/a>]<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>A 22-year-old viewer bought a base-model 718 Cayman, becoming a sports-car owner at a young age.<\/li>\n<li>The discussion emphasized the importance of keeping a sports car rather than replacing it with a minivan because of marriage or a partner\u2019s preferences.<\/li>\n<li>One owner shared how life with cars turned out to involve buying more than expected\u2014including as many as four cars in a year.<\/li>\n<li>The ideal solution may be to add a minivan to the household rather than trade in the sports car.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"style4b\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Taycan_Repair_Update_and_Parts_Shortages_in_Germany_37_42\"><\/span>Taycan Repair Update and Parts Shortages in Germany [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=nbdre0QFOR8&amp;t=2262s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">37:42<\/a>]<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>The Taycan needs a replacement onboard charger, but the part is reportedly out of stock even in Germany.<\/li>\n<li>A Macan GTS is serving as the loaner, but its size makes it difficult to maneuver.<\/li>\n<li>There\u2019s no estimate for when repairs will be complete, so the car is likely to remain in the shop for an extended period.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"style4b\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comparing_the_991-_and_981-Generation_GTS_A_Difference_in_Sound_39_11\"><\/span>Comparing the 991- and 981-Generation GTS: A Difference in Sound [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=nbdre0QFOR8&amp;t=2351s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">39:11<\/a>]<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>The engines\u2019 different displacements\u2014the early 991 GTS has a 3.8-liter engine, while the 981 GTS has a 3.4-liter\u2014give them distinctly different exhaust notes.<\/li>\n<li>The early 991 GTS has a deep, full-bodied sound; the 981 GTS is clearer, drier, and higher-pitched.<\/li>\n<li>At high revs, the 991 keeps pulling to the top, while the 981 seems to run out of breath in the higher registers.<\/li>\n<li>The 991 sounds like a powerful lion, while the 981 has the lighter tone of a smaller predator.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"style4b\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Taycan_Turbo_GTs_Astonishing_Performance_55_21\"><\/span>The Taycan Turbo GT\u2019s Astonishing Performance [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=nbdre0QFOR8&amp;t=3321s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">55:21<\/a>]<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Its high-speed stability is on another level, surpassing that of the GT3 and Panamera Turbo.<\/li>\n<li>It feels exceptionally planted even at around 70 km\/h, delivering remarkable performance across a wide range of speeds.<\/li>\n<li>Compared with the Cayenne GTS, the performance gap is so great it can make you laugh; the Cayenne feels like it has only about half the capability.<\/li>\n<li>Despite being an EV, it produces an imposing sound reminiscent of a Formula E car.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Here\u2019s a recap of a recent livestream from Welcome Home, PORSCHE. 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