The
world’s best roads for 911 driving
If
you’ve ever so much as sat behind the wheel of a Porsche 911,
you’ll know that not every road is worthy of being graced by its
wheels. The thrill of great open stretches of road, hairpin bends,
panoramic views and sweeping hills are what the 911 demands and, if
you are prepared to travel the world, you can satisfy its needs in
spectacular fashion.
Here
are some of the roads that will help you to get the very most out of
your Nine Eleven:
The
Atlantic Road, Norway
The Guardian newspaper named the Atlantic
Road that runs between the Norwegian towns of Kristiansund and Molde
as the world’s best road trip. The road connects islands between
the two towns and offers drivers a captivating 30-minute,
eight-kilometre journey round bends, over bridges and across the sea,
with the opportunity to spot whales, seals and dolphins at certain
times of year. Your Porsche will adore the road’s zig-zagging low
bridges, well-maintained surfaces and long straights. If you’re
feeling more adventurous and fancy a spot of fishing or diving in the
beautifully clean Norwegian seas, a number of ideal points at which
to do so lie along the Atlantic Road.
The
Overseas Highway, Florida Keys
Picture
yourself at the wheel of your 911 with nothing ahead of you but 127
miles of road and nothing either side of you but clear blue oceans.
This might sound like something from a dream but the Overseas Highway
in Florida turns that dream into a reality. Many visitors choose to
rent a car
of their dreams whilst holidaying in Florida just to experience the
four-hour ocean drive. If they’re lucky, they’ll rent a 911 and
let it rip on those glimmering straights and towering bridges.
Great
Ocean Road, Australia
Covering 151 miles of Australia’s
south-east coast, the Great Ocean Road connects the city of Torquay
with Warrnambool. The road hugs the coastline and offers drivers
scenic views of the Bass Strait and Southern Ocean, as well as taking
in rainforests, beaches and limestone cliffs, not to mention the
great limestone stacks that make up the 12 Apostles – one of
Australia’s most recognisable landmarks.
The
Autobahn, Germany
Though there are some local and conditional
variations on the speed limit of the German Autobahn road network,
much of it is without a speed limit. The government advises a limit
of around 80 miles per hour, but the road remains a haven for drivers
who wish to really put their car through its paces. With 7,580 miles
of Autobahn, drivers in Germany can put their pedal to the metal for
as long as they wish and if you’re lucky enough to find yourself on
the Autobahn in a 911, you’ll in for a speedy treat.
The
Millau Viaduct, France
For the last seven years, residents of the
southern French town of Millau have been getting high. Really high.
341 metres high, to be exact, as they have made their way across the
spectacular Millau Viaduct, which was completed in 2004. The viaduct
is the world’s tallest traffic-carrying bridge, with the summit
topping the height of the Eiffel Tower. The views of the valley of
the River Tarn stretch out for miles and miles from the road, and
your Porsche will thank you for giving it two-and-a-half kilometers
of smooth, French roadstone to enjoy.
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