Porsche: But Why?

As Jeremy Clarkson said, "Porsche started with the engine at the wrong end, and they’ve spent the last 40 years stubbornly trying to engineer their way around the problem."

"Join me as I drive a lot cars I can't afford" Yeah. I felt that.

“Chances are you were born on 3rd base and walk around like you hit a triple.” Love it! Thanks for the work that went into this video.

The obtainable Porsche is now called a used Boxster or Cayman, both brilliant cars to drive.

“Give Porsche a suspension parts from a beetle or a golf and they will make it handle way better than anything jaguar can come up with” killed me 😂

"Engineering is the process of balancing requirements." Nicely said.

I brought the first 912 into the United States in early 1966 three months before the formal introduction into the US. I bought it from a factory store in Stuttgart for the special export price of $4,200 (yeah, I didn't leave a zero off of that). It was a special order from that store. I had to add headrests and seatbelts (which were accessories at the time...but at that time they weren't exactly ubiquitous in the USA, either). I also added two factory gauges to the dash so that it would "look" like a 911 dash (which came with five gauges). I wasn't a big car fan. My Dad had a business friend who had a 356 in 1961 (or so)...he was a car fan and I bought the 912 because of his infectious enthusiasm. Before they could export the car a guy drove it from Stuttgart to Frankfurt (where I was living) so that I could drive it and sign a release form...the Germans were and are big on forms (and rubber stamps). So my first drive in a Porsche was this new 912 on the Autobahn from Frankfurt to Heidelberg and back. I had not driven at all for two years and suddenly I was thrust into some surreal automotive Nirvana that was inexplicable in its thrill. Unfortunately, when I got it home (the drive on I-15 from the dock in LA back to Salt Lake was incredible) I quickly found out that while I had afforded the Porsche...I couldn't afford the continual tuning of those four carburetors. So I had to relinquish the car because, as a student for the next 8 years I couldn't afford to keep it on the road. But in the 57 intervening years and 35 or 40 cars later the Porsche is still Camelot "for one brief shining moment" in my automotive history. What is said about engineering and balance in the video is right on the mark. I got an ME degree and spent 51 years in manufacturing...so I get it...a little. But I will take that longing for that "one brief shining moment" to my grave.

I don't often watch 20 minute videos, give thumbs ups and in 10 years have subscribed to 7 channels. As a Porsche guy, I was curious as to what an engineer who had not drunk the Kool-aid would say... exceptional video, great photography, engaging narration and fun all around! Thanks, I hope you get your Porsche and keep making these videos!

At age 66 I FINALLY had the opportunity to own my first Porsche. I paid nearly $150,000 for a 7 year old 30,000 mile 911 turbo. Technology and performance coupled with reliability and sheer exhilaration while driving are the main reasons I love this car! I dated a girl back in 1986 that had a brand new Porsche 911 and got to drive her’s then. I never forgot the feeling that must be experienced to understand. By the way, I love the 911 look and I always have!💪👌

I always liked Leno, but his view on Ferrari cemented my respect for him.

1. You do NOT have to drive a turbo to appreciate a Porsche- literally the opposite. 2. Boxsters and Caymans are exceptional cars and can easily be purchased in the $30k range

This is unquestionably one of the very best videos I have ever watched. Informative, humorous, critical, balanced between all these things.

To answer your question - “Carrera” comes from Carrera Panamericana, an open road race across Mexico, which Porsche dominated in the 1950’s.

It's the philosophy of the brand executed with precision. Everything you touch feels better than any other brand. Seats, knobs, buttons, surfaces...plus they stop, go and turn faster than their horsepower would suggest.

As a former owner of 4 Porsches, I can say that there is lots of truth in what you are saying. Many years ago, my first sports car was '56 4 cylinder Austin-Healey that I started auto-crossing. The best overall finish I achieved was always around 5th place. The 1st to 4th place cars were always Porsches. So, I sold the Healey and purchased a beautiful silver '58 Porsche Speedster and started winning auto-crosses for several years. Then I got into SCCA racing with that car and won my first two races, and later more wins. Then I got serious about racing and acquired a super rare 1959 Porsche RSK 718 Spyder. It was a giant killer on the track. This same car was Roger Penske's early race car and later it was in Jerry Seinfeld's collection. Years ago, I also owned two Porsche 928s, and I am surprised that in this video these great V8 machines were not even mentioned by Matt.

A Volkswagen Beetle was the very first car I drove when I passed my test 47 years ago. Fast forward, I have been driving a 2004 Porsche Boxster S for the last 6 years. It sticks to the road like a limpet, gets 0-60 in a modest 5.2 seconds & sounds like an angry tiger . It puts a smile on my face every time I go out in it. What’s not to like. 🇬🇧👍

This is a super well put together video. The flow from one section to another is lovely and thought out.

I know a guy who knows a guy who has a Porche. One of my favorite quotes from a Trans Am driver, about the Trans Am Porche was: "With that engine hanging off the back, it handles like a pig, but after 30 years of development, it's a very fast pig!"

As a Porsche owner I really enjoyed your insightful comments, your humour and your review of the brand. Thanks so much for sharing. 😊😊😊

Simply put. Got my 87 911 ten years ago. Honeymoon hasn't ended yet. I still get excited the night before the drive. Like tomorrow and commenting here at 3.29 am .