Porsche Festival @ Ashi Driveway

The other day, I had the opportunity to drive an air-cooled Porsche 964 (MT). It ’s so much funThe image of air-cooled Porsche has changedSo I would like to write about that today.

A few days ago, my husband, who went to the Ashi Driveway in the morning, came home and said something like this.

Today from KyushuThe owner of the 992GT3 touring is coming, and TAKURO is coming in 964.Why don't you come to Ashi from the afternoon? Children should take a look.

And.

Just as usual, I'm lazy"No, no. I don't make up today.""If I get sunburned, the stains will increase again, so I won't go."I was mumbling, but

No, I'm going from Mouee! It's hard to have such a precious opportunity!

I was pushed on my back and decided to head for Ashi.

On this day, I was allowed to ride the 911 GT3 touring (992) and 964, but I hope that I can write about the impression of the 992 GT3 touring later.

Air-cooled Porsche 964 (MT) test drive

When I tried out TAKURO's 964 at the Ashi Driveway, I was surprised a lot.

The first surprise I felt was "What a youthful and energetic 911!This was called "the

It started in 1st gear and had the strength to move forward. Is it torqueful?Even though it is in 1st speed, it moves smoothly and steadily as if it were being pushed from behind.

I don't think it was made about 30 years ago. I was surprised at the feeling of being active and youthful like a modern car.

The feeling of rustling and ground contact was greater than that of my 911, but that doesn't mean it's too heavy.Rather, it was powerful, powerful and reliable, and I was impressed.

The next thing that surprised meEase of drivingIt is.

It was my first time to ride an MT air-cooled Porsche, so"I wonder if there is a knack" "I wonder if it will stall"I was worried, but I was able to drive normally unexpectedly.

However, on this day I wore normal petanko shoes (or rather, I had to buy driving shoes ...), and I was about to take off my shoes every time I operated the clutch.Can I take off my shoes and drive?I asked Mr. TAKURO to drive barefoot,

At the time of startingIt is Porsche style to step on the accelerator when the clutch is lifted and the car advances suddenlyEven though I was conscious of that, there were times when I pushed the accelerator as much as I could ... (laughs)

Also, since the shift lever is a little before the modern Porsche, "There is no shift lever where you extend your right hand to shiftThere were many scenes like this, but I think I'm sure I'll get used to this while driving.

The third surprise is "early (in the day, etc.)"Thing. Normally fast. 2nd, 3rd, 4th, acceleration is powerful and fast no matter where you are.

If you drive on the highway, it will be fast and comfortable.

Air-cooled Porsche is "A car that runs slowly and thoroughlyI think that it is often thought. My husband used to say "When I was driving on the highway at 964, I was fanned from behindI was saying several times.

But.I'm in trouble if you lick the power of 964.

Contrary to its cute image, it is extremely fast if you step on it. It is a Porsche, a well-established ultra-high performance car.

The fourth surprise isAnyway, it bends well.

Of course, if you bend without being aware of the load and without thinking about anything, it will swell, but if you run with awareness, it will bend sharply. Of course, the modern 992 will bend as you wish without any error ...I thought that 964 had a more direct feeling.

The fifth surprise is "Feel good"matter.

I don't know why it feels so good to drive, but it feels good anyway. Let me open the window fully, and while feeling the wind, "No, it's really fun! It feels really good!I ran with great excitement from beginning to end.

The 964 feels different from modern Porsche.Everything is well-balanced, very natural and comfortable, even without exaggerated production.

TAKURO's 964 is still in the same state as a new car, so the engine sound was not so loud, but it was nice even if I could not hear the engine sound.

I thought while writing, but these surprisesThings that can be understood even when riding a modern Porscheis. Both Porsche made 30 years ago and modern Porsche have the same Porscheism.

I thought again that Porsche is amazing.

Depends on maintenance

I went home and told my husband, "It was really good!I told him, he said like this.

Well, did you finally understand the charm of 964?
I hadn't tried to ride on my 964 at all, but I think I should ride more from now on.
However, I was able to run so comfortablyTAKURO's 964 was overhauled and was in the same condition as a new car,I think it's big.
There are also unmaintained individuals, suspensions that are worn out, and parts that have deteriorated over time.
Really, I think I was able to ride the wonderful 964, which is the best car.

And. I see...

Even so, I didn't have to stall this time, including when parking (laughs).

From TAKURO, "Usually everyone stalls when parking, but Mina is the first person who did not stall.Is said, "No, I don't ride the Swiss Po (MT) every day.I was strangely sick

From now on, let's ride on our 964 again!

My husband wrote about the detailed test drive review of this 964 before, so please see here if you like.

Superb air-cooled Porsche 964 | All the details of delivery and test drive review

Mr. TAKURO, thank you for taking the precious car this time!