Porsche’s Track Precision app gets a big update
Porsche's Track Precision app is your virtual driving coach and with this new update it goes beyond tracking laptimes. The app can now work via Apple CarPlay, allowing for real time data like steering angle, pedal input and g-forces.
It's like having a personal driver coach!
If you own a Porsche, chances are that you also have access to a racetrack. What you may not have is a personal driving coach, unless you’re Bhoopesh Reddy. Well, Porsche has got you covered! Porsche’s Track Precision app already provide vital information about telemetry and on-track performance but it was restricted to your smartphone. With the latest update, the app can be loaded onto Apple CarPlay on the infotainment screen, allowing more information to be integrated like — steering angle, brake pressure and accelerator pedal position.
“Data analysis is a fundamental part of motorsport and can be a decisive factor in winning or losing. Using the Porsche Track Precision App, sports car drivers can improve their performance when driving on the circuit, while also documenting and plotting their success.” says Jörg Bergmeister, professional racing driver and Porsche brand ambassador.
Additional features include — automatic recording of laptimes via GPS, a real time display of your delta, recording of driver’s pulse via an Apple Watch, data can be sent to an iPad via AirDrop for detailed analysis. Your Apple Watch can also notify you if you’ve set a new personal best time!
The app is free, the 911 isn'tThere are a total of 300 racetracks from around the world pre-loaded onto the system, users can also add individual recordings in case your neighbourhood racetrack isn’t on it. The app is available as a free download and is compatible with all 911 and 718 models that have the Sport Chrono Package installed.
Karan Singh, Correspondent, evo India
Perhaps as much in love with Porsche 911s as he is with sneakers (and good food), Karan claims his love for cars started before he learnt to speak, even though there is a rumour around the office that he fell asleep while attending his first ever Grand Prix! He likes to find weird quirks about cars and dedicates a fairly large space in his head to random car facts and an equally large space in his heart for cars with cool specs. He came across this career path by chance, and going by how excited he gets as soon as new metal rolls into the office, he seems to be loving everyday of his journey as an automotive journalist.
