How do you become a test driver for porsche?

Question

and if so, is Bungle really one? and whats the best porsche? is the cayman really better than the 911?

Answer 1

The test drivers employed by the Porsche factory are either current or former race drivers. So, the quickest route to being a pro as a test driver would be to become a successful racecar driver (ideally in a GT series, and ideally in a Porsche since that will improve your visibility to the factory).

As I have no idea who Bungle is, I cannot comment. Porsche's best known test driver is probably former WRC Champ Walter Rohl. The current stable of race drivers under contract to the factory (Sasha Massen, Patrick Long, etc) have also carried out testing.

As for the Cayman/911 debate... depends on what you mean by "better." The Cayman does have a better balanced and more rigid chasis. It probably ranks among the best chasis out there at the moment. Further, the chasis could clearly handly more power if the factory decided to give it to the car (likely some small upgraded to come, but ultimately it will still have less power than the Carrera as that is the order of things in terms of marketing). Comparing the overall package? The Cayman S matches up very well agains the base Carrera, being better in many performance measures under the right conditions, though falling short in luxury appointments and space. As a competition platform, it would likely be promising, but it lacks the time and development that has already gone into the GT3 meaning that it would likely be quite sometime before the Cayman could be developed to be an equal performer.

Answer 2

To become a test driver of Porsche, i'd imagine you need to be at the plant where the Porsches are designed, and manufactured. You'd then need to be an experienced racing driver too. And no, street racing experience doesn't qualify. :)

As for the 'best' Porsche, you will get different answers from everyone, for different reasons. Both the Cayman and 911's are very nice vehicles but they are on different levels. The 911 is the flagship of the Porsche lineup, while the Cayman is the new affordable sports coupe (along with the Boxster). I'm sure the base model 911 is faster than the base model Cayman, but then there are other things to consider such as handling, reliability, cost, resale value, etc. Seeing as the 911 has lasted this long as one of the world's most premier sports cars, i'd imagine we know for a fact the 911 is a good vehicle. Now we just need to give the Cayman some time to see if it lives up to the Porsche name.

Answer 3

the 944s are great cars, and are fairly reliable if you dont abuse them too badly. they handle amazingly well too. many owners daily drive them. As long as you keep up on maitenence and such, youll be fine. Great fun to do the occasional trackday in to, if thats your thing. assuming you do your own work, thats should be plenty adeqate for the car. if you dont, it should still be fine. Thank you for being a reasonable person when it comes to owning an older car (especially a P car), when it comes to repair costs. i suggest buying a 951 though (944 turbo). Maitenance will be about the same, and theyre not much more for the initial purchase. Theyre a ton faster and more fun to drive.

Answer 4

to become a test driver for porsche you join thened of a very very very long list, and even then unless your race driver or have serious knowledge of vehicles with letters after your name you wont get in

Answer 5

Go to your nearest porsche dealer and arrange a test drive.

Answer 6

Spend about 6-7 years on that masters degree for Mechanical Engineering...THAT'S when science get's down to work, because the layman has no function with opionion's.

Answer 7

911 is so much better! caymen isnt that good.. go to a porsche showroom n they can help u there

Answer 8

You make youself a nice milky bedtime drink.
Think about it deeply just before nodding off & then bingo!
You can be one - in your dreams!

Answer 9

drive up and down the M1 if you are as good as them then you can apply.