p987yow

Yes - do Spa. I did back-to-back Spa/'ring track days with RSRNurburg. Both were awesome. I really enjoyed my day at Spa as you could learn the track by noon and see improvement in your driving in the afternoon. An FYI - you'll need to get used to the open lapping format - cars of all speeds and passing on R and L - keep an eye on your rearview mirror!!

clangpap

Unless you speak the language it is not a "no brainer". Many countries in Europe still have leaded gas which is problem for your Porsche.

Italy
Unleaded = Benzina
Leaded = Benzina con Piombo
Diesel = Gasolio

As others have mentioned there are often two grades of diesel and only one of unleaded gasoline so finding premium can be an issue, but a 991 runs just fine on any of the European unleaded I encountered. I did not have trouble knowing which fuel hose to use in Germany, Austria or France.

fbroen

Leaded gas has been banned in the EU since 2000.

clangpap

That's good to know, we travelled through lots of small towns. I saw the sign, didn't know what it was and googled it. I guess it was just old signage and not available.

Curiously, we were warned at the factory delivery that a "check" for use of leaded fuel would be done before export. I don't know where they thought we might encounter it given your comment. I guess we worried for nothing.

Hugh Jardon

Gas was easy over in Germany. It's Super (95) or Super Plus (98) or Diesel. The super 95 is equivalent to US 91 octane I believe and super plus is equivalent to US 93 octane. I found a couple of Shell stations that had Super V -racing which was labeled at 100 (so maybe US 95 Octane?) I filled up a few times with this. Didn't notice much of a difference. It was a few Euro cents more per litre.

Also, in tourist areas (like the romantic road etc.) the gas changes prices in the evenings. The locals fill up at night and save a few bucks a tank vs. the day time. I guess they charge the tourists more since they know they will fill up before heading back to the hotel or wherever.

fbroen

Leaded racing fuel?

fbroen

Or in case you visited one or more of the following? (per Wiki):

Leaded gasoline remains available at the pump in Algeria, Iraq, Yemen, Myanmar, North Korea, and possibly Afghanistan.

kaution321

Just in case i can always ask the gas attendant. Gasoline translated as follows:

- Italian = Benzina
- French = Essence
- German = Benzin

kaution321

I don't think it's required in the places I'll be traveling. Did anyone get their international drivers permit?

Dude174

I did - at local AAA office - it's easy and relatively painless. Makes it less confusing if you're pulled over in BFE and the cop doesn't speak or read English

Larry Cable

I did back in '07 but I never needed it...

Agreed, the hardest part is getting the passport photo and actually going to a AAA office that provides the service ... not a huge deal... but I never needed it
in Austria, Switzerland, Italy, France or Germany...

Larry Cable

BTW I really think its worth the $250 to get the euro maps on your PCM ... unless you already have a
portable GPS...

kaution321

Yup. I checked the box on my order for euro maps on my navi.

I'm also doing international coverage on my cell and may even purchase a SIM card while in Europe for local calls.

Pavegeno928

Euro Maps will also give you traffic updates...works very nicely. I use Waze as well here in Germany along with the PCM and it has steered me clear of most traffic.

Pavegeno928

Get your international driver's license for sure. I'd be surprised if Porsche doesn't ask to see it.