Some things in life go together like vans and wild camping. The same cannot be said for sports cars, which are mainly used on the tracks, at supercar meetings and at gatherings of enthusiasts. With Porsche’s new roof tent, however, performance machines such as the 911 can be taken to campsites and used as motorhomes.
Designed, developed and produced by Porsche Tequipment, the German company’s division for original accessories and upgrades, the roof tent takes the form of a large hard case when not deployed. It can be installed on roof carrier systems of models such as 911, Macan, Cayenne, Panamera and Taycan, whether or not equipped with roof rails.
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When fully extended, the roof tent offers unobstructed views of the outdoors through two side windows and a roof window. The tent can accommodate two adults and can be used in all seasons, says Porsche. The tent comes with an integrated polyfoam mattress. Visually, the side walls mimic the style of the 911 and there are Porsche logos in several places.
The car manufacturer claims that installing the roof tent is very easy. All you have to do is open the box’s lockable safety latches, lift the hardcase slightly, and swing it open using two gas-pressure shock absorbers. In the last step, you have to pitch the tent and secure it with the four built-in poles.
Porsche will soon start selling the roof tent in two available color combinations: black-light gray and black-dark gray. Even more original Porsche accessories for camping will soon be added to the catalog, including an inner tent, electric blanket and shoe bag organizer.
Deliveries of the rooftop tent are expected to begin in November this year. It sells for €4,980 or around $5,000 at the current exchange rate. The manufacturer indicates that the tent cannot be installed on GT, Cabriolet and Targa models.
Some things in life go together like vans and wild camping. The same cannot be said for sports cars, which are mainly used on the tracks, at supercar meetings and at gatherings of enthusiasts. With Porsche’s new roof tent, however, performance machines such as the 911 can be taken to campsites and used as motorhomes.
Designed, developed and produced by Porsche Tequipment, the German company’s division for original accessories and upgrades, the roof tent takes the form of a large hard case when not deployed. It can be installed on roof carrier systems of models such as 911, Macan, Cayenne, Panamera and Taycan, whether or not equipped with roof rails.
4 Pictures
When fully extended, the roof tent offers unobstructed views of the outdoors through two side windows and a roof window. The tent can accommodate two adults and can be used in all seasons, says Porsche. The tent comes with an integrated polyfoam mattress. Visually, the side walls mimic the style of the 911 and there are Porsche logos in several places.
The car manufacturer claims that installing the roof tent is very easy. All you have to do is open the box’s lockable safety latches, lift the hardcase slightly, and swing it open using two gas-pressure shock absorbers. In the last step, you have to pitch the tent and secure it with the four built-in poles.
Porsche will soon start selling the roof tent in two available color combinations: black-light gray and black-dark gray. Even more original Porsche accessories for camping will soon be added to the catalog, including an inner tent, electric blanket and shoe bag organizer.
Deliveries of the rooftop tent are expected to begin in November this year. It sells for €4,980 or around $5,000 at the current exchange rate. The manufacturer indicates that the tent cannot be installed on GT, Cabriolet and Targa models.