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I recently attended the Porsche Truck Experience (PTE) extravaganza in Shirahama, Japan. On this day.Time to be allowed to test drive new Porsche models.There was a I was allowed to test drive the

New 911 S
New 911 4S
Cayenne S
Panamera GTS
Panamera GTS Sport Turismo

I was expecting to be allowed to test drive only one of the five cars, but I was lucky. I was expecting to be allowed to test drive only one of them, but I was lucky because I was allowed to drive all five cars one by one in turn.(Because the group was so small)

The test ride course isA short course with a combination of straights and corners that can be completed in 20 to 30 seconds per lap.Two laps of the course. Beforehand, the instructor had told us that we would need to

Try driving the first lap in Normal mode and then in Sport or Sport+ mode for the second lap, and you will see the difference. Also, on the straight, try stepping on it as hard as you can and accelerate up to 100 km/h.It's an experience you can't get from a test drive at the dealership, so take advantage of this opportunity!

I was told. Oh, I am thrilled and excited.

First, let's look at the "Panamera GTS Sport TurismoI was given the opportunity to test drive the Panamera GTS from the "Mere Old Man", but when I think about it, this is the first time in my life that I have driven a Panamera GTS. When I first started writing this blog, I was writing about "Someday I'll buy myself a Panamera GTS.I was quite thrilled to be able to drive the Panamera GTS, which I had long dreamed of doing.

The engine installed in the Panamera GTS is a 4-liter V8 twin-turbo engine, just like the Panamera Turbo.The maximum power output is limited to 460 hp. However, the maximum output is limited to 460ps.(Panamera Turbo has 550ps)The following is a list of the most common problems with the "C" in the "C" column.

I wonder how it differs from the Panamera Turbo...I fired up the GTS and found the engine sound to be lighter and more subdued than I had imagined.It was. as if the turbo beast had awakened."BOOM!It is totally different from the sound of an engine that says "I'm sorry.

When we started running again, it was very light.The Panamera Turbo has a sense of massiveness and a heavy body moving with powerful power, but the Panamera GTS has a more muscular body with even more luxury trimmed away.Let's say.

In addition, theHandling is very snappyThe turbo was very sharp, of course, but it was even easier to drive. Of course, the turbo was very crisp, but it was even easier to drive because it turned smoothly and effortlessly without shifting.

And, after all, the Panamera GTS has amazing acceleration.On the straight, I reached 100 km/h in no time.The acceleration was very smooth and pleasant, although I was not able to fully open the throttle.

The Panamera Turbo, on the other hand, sinks into the ground when you step on the accelerator pedal, and the acceleration feels as if it is crawling on the ground.The GTS is more nimble, while the turbo's engine roars with a heavy bass sound.

Even though the Panamera is equipped with the same engine, the GTS and the turbo proved to harbor very different attractions.

After that, I was allowed to test drive the Cayenne S and the Panamera GTS, and it was a quick two laps of the course that lasted about 20 to 30 seconds, so I was like, "I'm not going to be able to do that.I'd like to do at least 5 laps - I'd like to experience more things.The test ride ended with a "I'm sorry," and a sense of regret.

Nevertheless, I am sure my husband would be able to sense a lot of information from this less than one-minute test ride. "If I had left the children with my parents, my husband could have joined me.I thought, "I'm not going to be able to do that.

Next page→New 911, finally test drive! Experience driving in the passenger seat of a professional driver!

Mina.

Mother of three children, and the owner of the Porsche blog "A Porsche Came to Our House". Until a few years ago, I was not interested in cars at all, but when my husband bought a Porsche, I became...

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  1. nave

    Hi Mina & hubby.

    Yes, there is.
    Professional instructor ride-along program.
    A little far from Hyogo? It's a little far from Hyogo, but it's a great opportunity to learn about the Tetsuwo Nagano Handling Club and Handling Club Plus, which are held at Twin Ring Motegi.
    Program. The instructor is former Gymkhana Japan Champion and GT driver, Mr. Xuya Yama.
    For more information, please see the Twin Ring Motegi website, but if you already know about it, I'm sorry.

    The Handling Club has an instructor driving your car, plus you get to ride alongside and watch yourself drive!
    The course is a special course with pylons, and it can be blown through in 2nd gear, so I don't think the speed will be that different from PTE.
    We can also accept orders for more underdraft, drift, etc.

    Basically, the objective is not to drive fast, and the main focus is to learn how the car behaves near the limit anyway, so if you take it to a spin, you'll find that the car will spin out of control.
    On the contrary, I get compliments.

    Personal names have been taken into consideration.
    No conflict of interest. lol

    • Mina.Mina.

      nave acid
      Thank you for everything.
      So there is such a school at Twin Ring Motegi!
      I didn't know that. Thank you!

      I see that such schools are doing quite well on the circuit.
      It is quite attractive to have a professional get in your car and drive it.

      I knew the people of Kanto were good!
      I can go to Motegi, Fuji, and the upcoming Porsche Experience Center in Chiba in no time... I'm jealous (laughs).

      I wonder if they have one in Suzuka... i'll have to look around a bit!