Pre-testing of 911

Porsche catalog values are accurate, if anything.Sometimes better than catalog values.I wrote about it in a previous blog entry. At that time, I knew a little bit about Porsche's grueling testing in the hot Death Valley, but the other day, I read thatThe new Porsche 911 Carrera has indeed been pre-tested for 3 million kilometers."I was surprised to find an article that

...Sa, 3 million kilometers (;)...

The distance of the equator, which can be called the belly of the earth, is 40,075 km.The test run was approximately 70 times around the globe.So that's what this means. The article included this statement.

The 911 series has always beenHigh Performance" and "RoutineAs a car that delivers both of the above, it has undergone a series of rigorous tests to further improve comfort. Specifically, the
(1) In the summerDeath Valley, where temperatures exceed 50 degrees Celsiusin the maintenance of air conditioning systems, engine thermal management of the engine, and the effects of thermal expansion.
(2)Finland at minus 35 degrees Celsiusand operating conditions during cold starts, general traction, handling and braking performance, and response time of the control system in general.
(iii) Chinese circuits andRough road in the Arctic CircleTests at.
4)NürburgringComprehensive testing of chassis, engine, transmission, brakes, etc. at
5)Nardo, Italy(The current ownership of the Nardo Circuit is owned by Porsche.)stability and cooling at the highest speed range.
(6) Death Valley, the second lowest elevation in the Western Hemisphere.Approximately 90 meters below sea level on a dry salt laketo take data from a place called
seven (used in legal documents)Thin air at 4300m elevation in Colorado.Tests to check the efficiency of energy regeneration and fuel system conditions during

As a result, the test vehicle has traveled 3 million kilometers.

*Article source.[NEWS] The new "Porsche 911 Carrera" has been pre-tested for a total of 3 million kilometers!

Wow...you're going to go that far....I once test drove a new Cayenne and the couple was amazed at how smooth the ride was.However, it is not surprising that the Cayenne is surprisingly comfortable on ordinary roads, as it has probably been tested repeatedly off-road and in poor road conditions.

And then it occurred to me.I wonder what it would be like to test drive a Panamera?"The 911 is a representative Porsche, so they may have put extra effort into test driving, but then, what about the Panamera in my house...?

What about the Panamera road test?

I searched the net and found a page on Porsche Japan's website that describes their harsh testing environment!

Panamera, a critical challenge. Creating the highest quality out of suffering. With such a radical motto, the next Panamera will undergo its final shakedown in the scorching heat of South Africa, covered with sand, dust, and gravel.

The article is about the 971 Panamera.Tested in harsh, arid conditions."The article, which covers the situation in the text of theWe've already completed tests in extremely cold climates."It is said that the car has been tested in every corner of the world, from the scorching heat to the extreme cold, just like the 911.

Incidentally, the main new parts of the 971, up from the 970, are

Newly developed 4-liter V8 engine
Lighter weight due to increased use of aluminum
Sporty design with a lower roofline than the previous generation
Expanded luggage compartment capacity and more interior space
New ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control) with 13 control devices

And so on. All of them, including these newly designed parts, are"Whether it will continue to function properly and without problems, no matter how harsh the conditions."The test runs like this one are conducted in order to confirm and further improve the And this is what was written at the beginning.

There is still room for improvement in the feel of activating the switches on the center console, and the shifting up from second to third gear is still somewhat stiff. This is not enough to get the approval of the development manager.

The feel of activating the switches and the somewhat stiffness of the upshifting action...

If I were in charge of development."Well, we've all worked hard, and the launch is coming up, so let's just get it over with, yeah, yeah, yeah, we've worked hard, OK OK!"It would be easy to say...the determination of those in charge of development to not give the OK unless it is perfect, and the pride of the engineers to improve it, is truly amazing.

The Porsche engineers are said to have a team of their own to prepare for vehicle tests like this one, and the following is a brief summary of what they are doing.

...to the summit of a mountain in a scorching hot land.Running up a steep slalom, then suddenly braking.to apply the brakes. The Panamera came to a complete stop after only a few seconds. The first test was a success.

...Today's test is...600 kilometers of country roadsThe thing. The scorching sun shines mercilessly on the body, and the vehicle is instantly covered in sand and dust.Responds to rough asphalt surfaces full of holes and a rapidly changing climateDo.

The test run wasCumulative hundreds of thousands of kilometersThe number of people who have been affected by the earthquake and tsunami in the past few years ranges as high as

Today's route isAltitude over 3,000 meters above sea level.The process continues until the end of the day. Even though we simulate the harsh conditions in Weissach beforehand, nothing beats a real battle.In the field of development, it is said that "the truth is in the road.

The 8-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) operates more smoothly than ever.The car moves through the scorching land at 120 km/h, but a comfortable drive is achieved with almost no driving noise.The gear settings in 7th and 8th gears are designed to reduce fuel consumption, and the average fuel consumption has been remarkably improved.

The test crew was up to speed at once. The test crew was allowed to exceed the legal speed limit for this test, and a certificate has already been issued stating the details.

The countless holes in the road surface were unrelenting in their assault on the air suspension and low-profile tires, and dust was kicked up as the body shook violently. With such a rough road surface, the driver can only concentrate on driving forward.

After these devilish test runs, the test staff arrived at the local hotel after dark.They work late into the night to solve problems and look over hours of complex prototype guidelines before finally going to bed.Amazing...I would have totally bombed out during the test run, not after returning to the hotel (-_-)

Panamera, ahoy.

Finally, this is what was written about Delnor, the person in charge of the Panamera model range, who is the general manager of the Panamera model range.

Delnor once again reflects on today's test, reviewing the feedback he received from each crew member. What details were unsatisfactory? What details were unsatisfactory and how could they be optimized? He has already begun to simulate the test that will begin tomorrow.

Oh, my God. Until now.Someone is test driving a Porsche."I asked.

I love driving my favorite car, and I get paid when I say, 'This part is not good, that part is not good,' in a Porsche.

I thought...I was so wrong. I could never do such a demanding job, even if it meant being involved in the development of my favorite Porsche.

or rather (say)No one would ever drive a Panamera in such a harsh environment."I was just reading an article about it.I don't think there are many Panamera customers who would drive their cars on such rough roads, but testing in such poor conditions reveals many weaknesses.An engineer said.

I'm very impressed. Panamera...that must be a nice car. By the way, I am going on a trip to Amakusa, Kyushu with my Panamera starting today. We will take the ferry on the way there and back, and I had said that I wanted to go touring around Aso... but the weather forecast is for rain, unfortunately.(I'm a rainy, foggy woman, and I don't expect it to clear up again, as it almost never does.)I haven't driven a Panamera in a while, so I'm looking forward to it!

*Article and image source:.Porsche: The harsh, arid lands.