Video of the new 911 development

The other day, my husband told me, "Here is a video showing how the new 911 (992) was developed.and sent me a URL. The video was titled "Porsche 911 (992) - HOW IT'S DESIGNEDThe playback time was about 30 minutes. I immediately watched it, thinking, "30 minutes is a long time (-_-)," and found that it contained behind-the-scenes footage of Porsche's tremendous development work, which made me sigh.

In the pastI read about the Panamera endurance test.Even when "I'll go this far!I was surprised to see this video, but now I am again impressed by the quality of the products, from vehicle development to endurance testing.Porsche has not skipped a stitch in every detail.I could see that.

Behind the Scenes of 992 Development

clay(a special clay called clay).In this video, too, even the stitching on the seats was carefully reproduced using clay.

A funky lady is carefully scraping away like this.

At the domestic automakers, theFirst of all, we don't have funky employees like this working for us.I guess. But I feel that it is better for employees to be able to work in their own fashion like this, which gives them more freedom to think freely.

Next on the screen was a huge number of sketches on paper. The process of reproducing them three-dimensionally with CAD and checking them was repeated many times.

Every detail of the dashboard, down to the smallest component, is reproduced using a 3D printer.

When the parts are inserted, of course they fit perfectly. I was impressed by the uncompromising attention to detail in the reproduction of each and every one of these parts.

Next, the meter area. Looking at the enlarged picture.

Check the design and alignment of the meters on a tablet.

Fine adjustments are made by checking the meter against the meter on the computer.

A serious meeting is being held on the air conditioner vent area with a large screen monitor.

I no longer know what they are discussing so seriously... (-_-) Now, a miniature of the 911, made from a huge number of sketches, appeared. Amazing...I want one of these...lol!

The video again moves to the scene where the clay is being scraped. It is a full-size table, and the form is truly real. In this digital age, the use of this clay as well as CAD and 3D printers is a very good example of the "real thing".Characteristics that make it easy to make decisions and ideas because the shape is visible.I have seen it mentioned in one of the articles," he said.

The parts are mounted on top of this finely checked clay body.

Even the tires and wheels are carefully fitted.

Also, there seemed to be many discussions about the interior components.

Next, in a simulator room called the Virtual Driver's Seat

Wear goggles and(I wouldn't be able to do this if I were someone who gets drunk. I can't because I get sick as soon as I put on my goggles.)

While driving, check how it feels to actually operate the mirrors and touch screen. It's a tremendous device, by the way.

This situation is verified by computer and used for subsequent improvements.

Next, the car body is floated slightly so that it does not start, the speed is increased on the spot, and the data is checked on the computer.

It is also the wind resistance of the vehicle body and

It could be the aerodynamic drag when the rear wing is raised.

Various parts of the vehicle, which were completely unnoticeable to the layman, were checked in detail. And now, a large device surrounded the left and right sides of the vehicle to take data.

I thought to myself, "A job like this, staring at data every day, must be pretty tough....

Next, check the sound.

Data on sound when driving on the road surface and engine sound when revving up is taken to check both human sensation and data.

Next, a driving test.

There are a variety of road surface conditions available, such as a road with uneven surfaces created and a road that runs over a roll bar.No, I would never drive on a road like this (*_*).It runs only on a bumpy road called

And then you get into these big puddles... tremendous power!

In addition, ice driving tests and

Wet mode driving, and

Naturally, the team also conducted a series of test runs at the Nürburgring.

Well...it's really amazing. You go so far. "I'm sure I would feel differently if I were allowed to test drive the 992 after watching these videos.I was looking for a test drive review online, thinking, "I'm a well-known Porsche enthusiast.Kazuo Shimizu's 992 test drive reviewfound.

992 Test Drive Review by Kazuo Shimizu

This is the first time that Kazuo Shimizu has been in Barcelona, Spain.Test drive of the new 911 (992) Carrera S at the international test drive at Circuit Ricardo TormoThe video is from when I did it.

The Carrera S is a 3L horizontally opposed 6-cylinder twin turbo, 8-speed PDK, maximum output of 450ps and maximum torque of 530Nm. Shimizu's evaluation was naturally high, w

The steering is much more direct. The gear ratios are also more direct, and the overall rigidity has been increased, making it sharper and more agile.(nimbleness, agility)is also high.When driving in Sport or Sport Plus mode, acceleration is the same as the GT3RS.It can even run rendezvous with the GT3RS, and I don't feel like I'm losing that much.
Good brakes, ABS, TRACON.(traction control)The PASM control is very good. When driving in wet mode, which automatically tells you when the road surface is wet, it changes the power output and makes it easier to drive, and it runs smoothly without jittering.
The new 992 is fast, fast anyway, don't you need a GT3? I even think the Carrera S is good enough!

He said. After watching that behind-the-scenes video of the development, I can understand this favorable evaluation.

I want to drive my Porsche as the original.

I somehow knew that Porsche was built on the best of the best, but I was surprised to learn that so much thought had gone into the design, interior, engine sound, vibration, aerodynamics, and many other details of the car.

And once again, I felt, "After all, I want to drive my Porsche as the original.I was thinking of doing something like "I'm not a fan of that. Whether or not to do modifications or tuning is a personal choice, and there is nothing wrong with doing it, but I personally don't like it very much.

Porsche's engineers, designers, and all those involved in the development ofIf we tune a car that has been improved upon and released to the public in its best condition, the overall balance will surely be upset, and the car will not be able to display its true potential.I think. It was a movie that made me think again that I would like to drive an original Porsche, even if it means paying respect to the people involved in Porsche development.

By the way, here is the video we introduced.