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Old 03-12-2020, 01:03 AM
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Originally Posted by rhr992c4s
I’m pretty annoyed Turbo S gets multi-colour lighting after paying the $600 for this option on my C4S
decent chance the hardware is the same and can be added with a software update or aftermarket coding.
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Old 03-12-2020, 11:00 AM
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Makes me want to wait for a 2021 in case it comes with the new ambient lighting. Or does Porsche not do that?
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Originally Posted by StarFox132
I noticed this too. Apparently the multi-color ambient lighting is only an option on the new Turbo S (so far). It allows you to switch between 7 colors.

That would be worth the extra $$. I can't believe they didn't offer this before. I wonder if all 2021 911's will get it? The turbo is listed as a 2021 model year car.
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We optioned it on our Cayenne Turbo. My wife and daughter love it. It does give a richer appearance inside, although Porsche's limitation on color choices is stupid and frankly mystifying. Like the 992, the Cayenne gets a "range" of seven colors, two of which are shades of white (cold and warm). The others are orange; blue; turquoise; lime green; red. Only three of those colors look even remotely good in the interior outside of white -- blue, turquoise and red.

Buy a Benz or BMW, and you get a basically unlimited palette, including violet -- which would look damned good in any of these cars.

Nonetheless, we'll option it on our 992. The interior is a little plain without it, and the cost is one of those $500 options that makes you say to yourself, "Hmmm. A $500 Porsche option. What a bargain. I can't NOT buy that!"
Old 03-12-2020, 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by JCWLS3
We optioned it on our Cayenne Turbo. My wife and daughter love it. It does give a richer appearance inside, although Porsche's limitation on color choices is stupid and frankly mystifying. Like the 992, the Cayenne gets a "range" of seven colors, two of which are shades of white (cold and warm). The others are orange; blue; turquoise; lime green; red. Only three of those colors look even remotely good in the interior outside of white -- blue, turquoise and red.

Buy a Benz or BMW, and you get a basically unlimited palette, including violet -- which would look damned good in any of these cars.

Nonetheless, we'll option it on our 992. The interior is a little plain without it, and the cost is one of those $500 options that makes you say to yourself, "Hmmm. A $500 Porsche option. What a bargain. I can't NOT buy that!"
2020 992 does not have multiple colours. It’s a handful of small LEDs , white only. Not worth what Porsche charges for it. It sounds like 2021 Turbo get multiple colours.
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Old 03-12-2020, 11:33 PM
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Do we know for a fact that the LEDs in the Carreras are white only and not multi color? Again, Wouldn’t surprise me at all if part #s are the same and software could add the feature.
Old 03-12-2020, 11:39 PM
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Same here!
Old 03-12-2020, 11:54 PM
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Originally Posted by slc4s
Do we know for a fact that the LEDs in the Carreras are white only and not multi color? Again, Wouldn’t surprise me at all if part #s are the same and software could add the feature.
We don’t know for sure. My comment was based on the current/enabled functionality as sold. I hope the hardware is the same and it can be enabled via software. We will also have to wait to see if it’s offered for 2021 Carrera, or only the Turbo.
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Originally Posted by rhr992c4s
2020 992 does not have multiple colours. It’s a handful of small LEDs , white only. Not worth what Porsche charges for it. It sounds like 2021 Turbo get multiple colours.
Well. Thank you. I stand corrected. What a stupid $550 option.
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Originally Posted by rhr992c4s
We don’t know for sure. My comment was based on the current/enabled functionality as sold. I hope the hardware is the same and it can be enabled via software. We will also have to wait to see if it’s offered for 2021 Carrera, or only the Turbo.
7 color ambient lighting in the 2021 base included with the interior Premium Package; didn't see it offered as a stand alone.
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I have the multi colored lighting on my C2s with the Premium package. Love the blue at night
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Old 02-20-2021, 05:39 PM
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I was pretty excited about this option. After a few drives at night, I turned it off or very low. Not my cup of tea.
Old 03-22-2022, 08:43 AM
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Has anyone added ambient to a 991 ?
If so, which product and some pics wouid be appreciated

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So what is the scoop on this option for 2022?
Old 03-22-2022, 10:40 AM
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I have this option on my ordered 2022. Will report back once I take delivery hopefully soon.


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