New Porsche Japan Premier: Porsche's explanation summary of 992

New Porsche 911 debuted in Japan

Now"PORSCHExBOSSThe event of "The new 911 Timeless Collection" held in collaboration with two major German brands.

At this event, Mr. Shuichi Yamashita of Porsche AG (Germany headquarters) will talk about the new Porsche 911 (992) announced this time, with an introduction from Mr. Alexander Quars, Porsche Japan Product Manager. So, I would like to introduce that part in this article.

Two new Porsche 911 (992) on display

By the way, there were two Porsche 992s on display at this event.

Porsche 911 Carrera S and Porsche 911 Carrera 4S. The silver car is the Carrera S and the blue car is the Carrera 4S.

To be precise, the Carrera S body is dolomite silver metallic, the interior is truffle brown, and the crayon decorative stitching (club leather interior).

Carrera 4S has a Gentian blue metallic body and black interior with crayon decorative stitching (club leather interior).

New color of new Porsche 911 Gentian blue, Gentian blue in Japanese

… Wait a minute ~! !! !! I've been wondering how to read "Gentian blue", which is the new body color from 992, in Japanese, and I thought "It's Gentian blue" without permission. I was there.

That's ... I found out this day, no way ... "Gentian Blue". Yeah. What is gentian? Is that so? Hmmm. So, this color is Gentian blue in Japanese.

Greetings from President Porsche Japan Shichigosanki

First of all, as the start of this event, there was a greeting presentation from President Toshiyuki Shimegi of Porsche Japan Co., Ltd.

As it was a collaboration event with Hugo Boss, at this time, not only President Shichigosanki but also wearing the latest work of Hugo Boss. He was humbled, saying, "I can wear it cool, so please give it a try," but it was very nice ~ ^^

Boss's design is "modern, simple, traditional and universal, but by adding timely accents, it is loved by people all over the world as a timeless brand from casual to formal fairs. "When.

It is said that such a part feels the same sympathy as the new 911 which is this "timeless machine". Ah, the eyes of 992 staring at this President Shichigosanki are so cute ^^ ↓

By the way, in the greeting of President Shichigosanki of such Hugo Boss mode (what it (laughs)),

"(The new 911) is exactly the model that deserves the name of a timeless machine. Today, I would like to congratulate you on the new 911, which was unveiled for the first time in Japan. "

Was told.

This is the beginning of the "Porsche x Boss Presentation" collaboration with Hugo Boss, which has become a worldwide partner of Porsche motorsports from this year.

Presentation about the design of the new Porsche 911 (992)

Mr. Alexander Quars, Porsche Japan Product Manager, appeared and introduced the new Porsche 911.

Mr. Alex (Mr. Alexander) also wore the latest work of Boss x Porsche at the time of this presentation.

Alex is so cool like a model, so if you don't introduce yourself and just stand next to Porsche wearing a boss, you'll usually think that you're a boss model ^^

Even when I talk to him, he is a person who has a really kind conversation and is very nice. When I was talking, I thought that he really likes Porsche too ^ ^ I think that such "feeling like Porsche" is not natural for Porsche employees. ..

Of course, I think that all employees like Porsche, but more personally, "Porsche love from the bottom of my heart" somewhere else in the person, not the company. Can you feel it? Well, I can't write what I want to say (laughs).

The story seems to change to "About Porsche love" again, so I will return to the event ^ ^. Well, yes, the introduction from Alex is as follows.

• The 911 is an undisputed sports car icon that is constantly evolving over time. About half a century after it was first introduced in 1963, it was reborn as the 8th generation. The 911 is a model that has been loved by many drivers across generations.
• The new 911 is a new model that not only performs as a sports car, but also has practicality that can be used at any time at a higher level.
• I'd like to explain a lot, but this time I will focus only on beautiful design.

That's why Mr. Shuichi Yamashita, the only Japanese person in charge of exterior design at Porsche AG, the German headquarters who is visiting Japan from Germany, appeared from here and gave a presentation.

Explanation of 992 by Mr. Shuichi Yamashita in charge of Porsche AG exterior design

At this event, it was said that the presentation will focus only on "the design of the new Porsche 911", so the content will be focused on the design, not on the performance. Below is the content of the presentation:

• Where did you think most when designing the exterior of this Porsche 992? In response to the question, "We focused on making the 911 more elegant, sportier, more powerful, and more modern."

• Due to the increased width (truck) of the car, the car looks wider and wider. Looking at the cross section of the cross section (design when looking at the area from the side), it is the traditional 911 itself.

• By collecting various details in the black part of the front part, it looks simpler and wider.

• The headlights are traditional 4-lamp headlights that are Porsche's brand identity. The lines that run under the headlights found in traditional Porsche and the indentations (bonnets) added to the headlights make the car look even more elegant.

• "I like the dented front bonnet line," Alex ^^ said. This depression is reminiscent of the 930 and 964 in the air-cooled era.

• In response to being told that the front looks like a Porsche 959 design, Mr. Yamashita said, "This Porsche was inspired by Porsche 930 and 964, and I tried to make it as simple as possible and as modern as possible." Answer.
• On the side, you can see the "side silhouette" peculiar to 911.

• Window graphics are also 911 itself.
• The rear wheel has been raised by 1 inch to give the car a sense of dynamism.
• Since the engine became 450 horsepower, the rear was set larger to convey that power more.

• The line that flows from the window to the buttocks is called the "fly line", and this is already the typical Porsche DNA. This is the "Porsche itself" that cannot be changed. The fly line is Ferry Porsche's commitment.
• Uses an electrically retractable door handle.

• The rear is the most challenging and most attractive place for Porsche designers.

• The number one highlight of the rear at 992 is the rear light that runs in one letter. There are no dividing lines. If you look at this car from behind at night, you can tell at a glance that it is a Porsche.

• By combining the license plate, exhaust, and air holes in the black part (insert) at the bottom of the rear, the rear part looks simpler and cleaner.

• From this time, by integrating the rear glass and the air intake hole with a graphic, and incorporating the third brake light (* the red brake light in the middle of the vertical line of the rear is so called) in the direction of the wind flow, this car It contributes to making the rear of the car look even more modern.

• Compared to the 991, the spoiler is also slightly wider on the left and right, so performance is also improved.

Interior / Interior Description of the New Porsche 911 (992)

Mr. Yamashita is in charge of exterior design, but since it was a big deal, he explained about the interior with "design connection". "Then, let's get on," the two went into 992. Good ~ ^^

The door can be opened.

Yes, I got on. I'm jealous.

• The interior from the 996 was a "vertical" design focused on the technology in the center console. Since 992 is a return to origin, it emphasizes the left and right signs.

• There is a touch screen in the center, but due to the fusion with technology, the horizontal blade underneath can be used as a hand rest to enable smooth touch panel operation. (Hey, I never thought about it! I see)

• Furthermore, the switch below it is designed to be called the German Bauhaus design, and by laying out the switch while emphasizing the function, the interior is luxurious and can be operated sensuously.

Also, as one of the things that Mr. Yamashita said in the press release before this event

"Until now, the 911 had a wider rear tread and a narrower front, but for the first time, the front and rear treads are almost the same, so the front fender overhang is more emphasized and viewed from above. The cork bottle line of time is now possible. "

When. Certainly, it looks like a cork bottle line when viewed from above ^ ^

And the rear tail light is one line more than I expected. Seen from directly behind, it looks like only one horizontal, straight line. It was thin and beautiful, and when I saw it in the actual car, it was really beautiful.

This is the end of the presentation about the new Porsche 911 from Porsche Japan.

Until now, I have read about the new Porsche 992 information through various articles many times, but if you can explain each one carefully in front of the actual car again, everything will be the first time. I was impressed and listened as if I knew it.

Anyway, I understood more deeply that the simple expression of the new Porsche 911 is all about this ↓.

The fusion of tradition and the latest technology is the theme of the new 911. Timeless machine.

Still not enough to talk about the new Porsche 911 ^ ^

… Well, this is the content of the presentation at the event that I wrote a little seriously. Also, there are various points that I personally want to write personally, such as "I wanted to see this !!" and "This is the best !!" (laughs). I will write it.

How much do you write ^^ I'm sorry, I'm excited.

Because you met 992, right? There is no such moving thing. I was really happy. Next, I would like to write again with Porsche love explosion. I'm sorry for the long time, but if you have time, I would appreciate it if you could get along with me ^ ^

Hmm! !! !! Really, really, too cute! !! !!

Rika (911supercars.com)

I'm Rika, the author of this article. Ever since Porsche 911 became my favorite car, I've become totally addicted to Porsche, and I can't stop loving Porsche, so I started this blog. My favorite cars are 911 Carrera (991.2), 911 Carrera Cabriolet (992.1), and 911 Carrera T (992.1).