The characteristic of Porsche 996 is the headlight with "tear eyes"
UK magazine "Car Magazine"In the July 2018 issue of Porsche 911, there was a special feature about "996".
The specs are as follows:
Porsche911 Carrera (996)
On sale: 1997-2004
Price at the time: £ 55,975
Current price: £ 11,000-20,000
Engine: 3,387cc 24v flat six, 300bhp @ 6,800rpm, 258lb ft @ 4,600rpm
Transmission: 6-speed manual, rear-wheel drive
Performance: 4.6sec 0-62mph, 174mph, 23.8mpg
Weight: 1,320kg
It's a little terrible, it's the title ("The runt comes good") ... but (laughs) ↓.
Well, here.
In Porsche 911 "996", I think that the very characteristic is the flowing headlight derived from this Boxster, which is said to be "tear eyes" in Japan.
What is the teary eye of Porsche 996 said in the English-speaking world? ??
"Tears" in Japanese here. Actually, in the English-speaking world, the wonderful "Tear drop" that seems to express tears is almost "not done".
So what is it called ... do you know? ??
Yes. This is called "Fried egg headlight" in the English-speaking world. Or simply "Fried eggs". In other words, "fried egg". Yeah (laughs)!
The Japanese regarded these flowing eyes as "eyes and tears flowing from them" and described them as "tear eyes", but overseas, this is "egg yolk (eyes) and the white meat around it". It is regarded as a "fried egg".
★ Addition ★ (2018.11.28)
What! Porsche, the originator of the original family, said that the latest Porsche 911 was the 992 type world premiere @ USA LA, this 996 was called Fried Egg Headlights, and even Porsche called the 996 as a fried egg. !!
If you don't mind, click here:Latest Porsche 911: Main specifications of 992 type and overseas reaction etc.
The 996 headlights overseas (English-speaking countries) are "fried eggs"
This difference in sensibility is really interesting, isn't it?
If you look at 996 in Japan and say "Oh, it's a fried egg car", you might think "What are you talking about?" On the contrary, overseas, even if you say "Porsche with teary eyes", there are many things that do not understand. It's just "Fried eggs" (laughs).
History of Porsche 996
Last but not least, let's take a look at the history of 996 that was posted.
1997: Carrera and Carrera Tiptronic S announced at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Both are 3.4-liter, 300-horsepower horizontal 6-cylinder engines. Only the very first car was an orange blinker and had a real "fried egg look". * But it seems that the yolk is flowing out ... ^^
1998: Carrera Cabriolet debuts at the Geneva Motor Show. Carrera 4 debuts in Paris. Furthermore, at this time, Porsche Stability Management was announced.
1999: GT3 announced. 360 horsepower, 3.6 liters, 6 horizontal cylinders derived from motor sports by Hans Mezger. 911 Turbo announced at the Frankfurt show, 420 horsepower with twin turbo Menger 6 cylinders. All models have been equipped with side airbags since the latter half of 1999, making it even safer.
2001: GT2 model announced at Detroid as a more powerful turbo (456 horsepower). Two-wheel drive with no stability control.
2002: Turbo-style tear-eyed headlights, new bumper and 3.6 liters (320 hp) for Carrera. With Targa coming out, the 4S is 60mm wider than the turbo.
2003: After a period of 14 years, the turbo cabriolet is back. The 450-horsepower Turbo S was offered in two coupe and cabriolet types. The GT3 was upgraded to 381 horsepower and the GT3 RS made its debut.
No, I think it's quite interesting that Porsche 996's "tears", which is commonly said in Japan, is "fried egg" in English. The nickname changes depending on the culture and various backgrounds.
By all means, 996 owners should try "Fried eggs" to talk about the shape of the headlights when talking to foreigners ^ ^!
Continued→After all Porsche 911 996 was officially "fried egg"
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).
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