Generally when we think of a « roof tent » for a car, it’s a van, an SUV or even a small car that comes to mind… Few people imagine themselves driving a large sedan German, with a tent on the roof… From now on the owners of Porsche will be able, at the wheel of their cars, to test the nomadic life, and turn their sports car into a hotel room… Porsche Tequipment has indeed just launched its new roof tent which fits on the 911, Macan, Cayenne, Taycan or Panamera models… Marketing is scheduled for November 2022 and other accessories will follow… Who says that Porsche and camping were not compatible? Discovery.

This roof tent was developed at the Development Center in Weissach and co-designed by Studio FA Porsche in Zell am See. It is equipped with an exclusive rigid suitcase stamped Porsche which allows it to be installed on five of the brand’s models with or without roof bars… Inside, two people can sleep there comfortably, and it has two windows. side windows and a roof window, to fall asleep with your head in the stars. When the roof tent is operational, it offers a ground surface of 2.10 meters by 1.30 meters, and a incorporates a comfortable polyfoam mattress (extruded polystyrene), high density. The tent walls are made from a breathable cotton blend and waterproof zippers and a rain cover for the entrance protect the occupants from the rain. The tent can therefore be easily used for shelter even when the sun is not shining…

The Porsche roof tent is what we could call a luxury tent, of course… It therefore has a highly insulating padded lining, and is equipped with attractive « mountain » motifs, just like the mattress, for aesthetics. In addition, the two side windows can be fully opened for ventilation and a blackout insect protection has been installed… It therefore protects you from mosquito attacks and light ! On the assembly side, it would be very fast, since it would only be necessary to unlock the safety latches, then lift the rigid suitcase and open it thanks to two gas pressure shock absorbers. The floor area is then unfolded and stabilized using the integrated telescopic ladder. You then have to stretch the tent using the four poles.

You will therefore have to choose between driving quietly since you will not be able to exceed 130 km/h, which, we remind you, is the maximum speed authorized on motorways in France… Porsche will add accessories such as an inner tent in the coming year. , an electric blanket, a shoe and bag organizer. As for its price, it is 4,980 €, a substantial price, but it was necessary to suspect it. Delivery is scheduled from November 2022 and you risk being emulated with your Porsche and its roof tent, installed in a campsite or by the side of a road for the night… More information: newsroom.porsche.com

Vous devez vous connecter pour publier un commentaire.