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BROOKLYN SOAP COMPANY TURNING REGULAR DUDES INTO DAPPER GENTLEMEN
Since 2012, Brooklyn Soap Company produces high-quality grooming products for men. They are based on herbal ingredients and help turning regular dudes into dapper gentlemen. The product range extends from shampoos to beardwash – all products are invented in the founder’s kitchen and filled in red-dot-awarded 250 ml bottles. Brooklyn Soap Company products only consist of vegan, high-quality and mild ingredients on a herbal basis - “zero bullshit“, like it’s said with a wink on the bottles. Pure, pleasant essences as mace or peppermint leave a manly unique sense while providing a revitalizing and cared skin feeling. Finally a natural, valuable and indeed a cool grooming line for men, which keep its promise. 4 | W W W. M E NM O M E NT S . C O M
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PRODUCT RANGE While the bodywash, based on essential oils, can be used as facial care and leaves a daylong unique male scent on the skin, the shampoo strenghtens with aloe the demanding men hair – available for blonde as well as dark hair. The beardwash cleanses and revitalizes the texture of the beard while the essences are cooling and moisturizing the skin underneath. Extracts of coconut, peppermint, rosemary and myrtle ensure a cooling and moisturizing effect. For taming and caring of your favourite hair style, Brooklyn Soap Company offers a phenomenal pomade. Because the smell of sweat is not an indication of the masculinity of today’s gentlemen, a special deodorant free of aluminium is available. A difference that you will not only smell but also feel - a marvellous mixture of bergamot, cedar and cypress. ABOUT BROOKLYN SOAP COMPANY The founders team consists of Felix Ermer (24), Viktor Dik (25) and Jonas Hillebrecht (26). During a longer stay for several months in Brooklyn New York City, back in 2012, they discovered their appreciation for quality-oriented, handcraftet products at Brooklyns flea markets. Back in Germany, they missed a useful, high-quality and modern grooming line for men - the idea was born. They started to create their own recipes and the smell of Single Malt Whiskey was used for their first prototype. Brooklyn as inspiration gave the company its name. The online-shop went live in November 2013. By now, almost 100 stores throughout Europe WWW. M E NM O M E NT S . C O M | 5
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2015 FASHION HIGHTLIGHTS
Now that 2016 arrived it’s time to look back at the best moments in fashion and get ready for what’s coming next. Since the Kardashian sister’s everywhere to the many goodbyes we’ve said, even if you’re not a regular follower of the industry you must know this facts. Read on and get familiar with the best fashion moments of the past year.
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Raf Simon announced his leaving the Dior House after three years of pure magic. The decision, according to the designer, is based on the desire of focus on his personal brand. The hight fashion house announced that their Spring 2016 and Fall 2016 collections will be designed by its in-house team. But Raf wasn’t the only one announcing his departure, Albert Elbaz left Lanvin after 14 years of desdication to the brand. And because there is no two without three, Alexandre Wang left Balenciaga after three years of pure perfection. Some rumors say that this decision was baseed on the lack of sucess of the creations of Wang for the brand and in the will of the designer to refocus on his personal brand. Which of this rumors is true, we don’t know, we only know we will miss Wang at Balenciaga. 2015 wasn’t only a year of departures. John Galliano made is return to Maison Margiela and left us wanting more and more after the return. WWW. M E NM O M E NT S . C O M | 7
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H&M this past year had one of his most popular colaborations with a fashion house - Balmain. Oliver Rousting once again did what he does best and enchanted everybody with some magnificent dresses and jewlery. This collection got everybody crazy and sold out few minutes after the stores opened doors. Something that drive the fashion world crazy as well was the Ready-to-Wear Spring 2016 runway show of Ginvenchy that for the first time took place in New York City. Ricardo Tisci, Marina Abramovic and their team paid homage to the victims of the 9/11. Fashion icons like Rihanna, Kim Kardashian West and his husband Kanye where at the front row. Talking about the Kardashian clan and their year of 2015 and don’t talk about Caitlyn Jenner is almost a crime. If someone break the internet this past year and step into the fashion world with the right foot, that person was Cait. 8 | W W W. M E NM O M E NT S . C O M
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Kanye West debut this past February his first collection - Yeeazy Season 1. This was one of the most talked shows of the fashion season, if not the most. His front row show had faces like Anna Wintour, Beyonce, Jay Z and the Kardashian clan. He also introduced Kylie Jenner as his model. Another thing the world couldn’t stop talk about and making fun of was Rihanna’s MET Gala gown. The yellow 55 pound gown, by a little known designer Guo Pei, got everybody making memes and trolling Rihanna for weeks. The theme of the gala was “China: Through the Looking Glass” . Still abou the MET gala, another celebrity that make the world talk - this time not for bad reasons - was Queen B. Her Givenchy transparent dress made the world stop. To complete the look her badass attitude turned all the flashes on her and her tremendous body curves. Thank you 2015 for this memories. Hello 2016. WWW. M E NM O M E NT S . C O M | 9
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HILL FITTING PANTS/JEANS Never wear pants/jeans that fit too short or too long, or too loose or too tight. When shopping for these kind of item, always get the right size. Neutral colors are recommended. SWEATPANTS Sweatpants can be really comfortable, they are hard to resist on those Sunday lazy days. But please, avoid them. Instead, go for a black slim fitting ones. Tip: Mix them with a blazer or a shirt in order to create a cool, effortless look. WHITE SOCKS + SANDALS White socks are a huge NOT. Not even to the gym, stay away from them! Sandals were made for the hot days and for that purpose only. Don’t wear them with socks, it looks bad. Really bad. STUPID QUOTE T-SHIRTS Unless you’re a teenager, stay away from those. Go for a more mature look with a basic grey or white t-shirt or collared shirt. Plus, they are really versatile so you can wear them over and over again with different layers. DENIM X LEATHER JACKETS Please, keep the distance from these kind of jackets. It’s either a denim or a leather jacket. Those kind of item look cheap and last season.
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LAYERING
BOMBER JACKET
Layering is a must. For exemple, layering a crazy pattern jacket over some minimal boring knit coat can create an edgy and really unique look. Try it!
This is a must for this season and not only. It can be classy and cool at the same time. If you don’t have any, choose a black one and play with layering it.
MONOCHROMATIC LOOK
BIKER JACKET
A monocromatic look can be an easy way to create an edgy look. Keep proportions in mind and go for it.
Perfect for almost every situation. From a night out to a more relaxed work place. This is a must have.
ACESSORIZE WELL
LESS IS MORE
Acessorizing is fulcral to create a finished look. Mix and play with them. Sometimes, you can even make them the center of attention. Go for a basic outfit and then invest on them. It will work.
Always keep this in mind. Everytime you feel like a clown because of the amount of stuff you have on, take it all off and start building it again until you think it’s balanced with the rest of the outfit.
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SUIT IT UP with Giovanni Bonamy
Jacket Suitsupply Shirt De Fursac Straps Burberry Tie Pierre Cardin Pants Ralph Lauren
Photography Neelio Paris Management Allo Houston Prod MUA Anastasia Naptis
Sauit Smalto Shirt De Fursac Tie Cerruti Socks Hugo Boss Shoes Brunello Cicinelli
Coat Burberry Suir Suitsupply Shirt De Fursac Tie Hermès Shoes Brunello Cicinelli
Sauit Smalto Shirt De Fursac Tie Cerruti Socks Hugo Boss Shoes Brunello Cicinelli
Jacket Suitsupply Shirt De Fursac Straps Burberry Tie Pierre Cardin Pants Ralph Lauren
@GENETICBOI Name: Qu창n Mai Occupation: Photographer, Graphic Designer, Videographer and Blogger at www.geneticboi.com
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BONAMY GIOVANNI Age: 25 Measures: 1,80 Born in: Paris Instagram: @gioboyparis
What you expect and think about the fashion world? Someday, I expect to be a really good model, actually I am a hard-working guy like we call in the business but I want to be on TOP where every single people in the fashion industry knows my name even the high brand. But also, I expect to be famous as Gioboy my nickname since I was young, that’s actually why my Instagram is called gioboyparis. I really want to be a social , be able to share my work as a model but also my inspirations, my trips and my brand. Last June, I created my own cap brand. I’m happy to see people like and wear it and I’m willing to do more of it in the future. What I really think about the fashion world.. This is actually not my world, I mean I never expected to become a model, I had that dream to be a fireman like my dad or being part of a boys band ( just kidding ). I always said that I wanted do something good for the people but life made me become model and I love that, amazing experiences and I want to keep doing this for some years but I’m not very into cloths magazines, I honestly don’t care about which girls are top models and who’s done this last campaign .. not my thing, but obviously I try to stay informed because this is my job so I have to. Countries you would like to travel as a model? The countries where I would love to travel as a model.. I’ve already been to so many places.. But I wouldsay Captown , If anybody read this, I hope to have a job there soon. Your favorite designer? DSQUARED2. Your objective in your career in the fashion world? My objective for my career is to be one day on the top and soon as possible. Funny story lived in the backstage or photo
session? Funny… Hum I always have fun in my shootings but I don’t really have funny stories in mind. Though I do hope one day it will happen. If you were not a model you will be? I will be Fireman that’s for sure, why? Well, I did the test to become a fireman and they validated my profile but I had to wait 8 months before starting so my dad told me “okay son, that’s good but you will not stay at home for 8 moths doing nothing, take your resume and go to some supermarkets or whatever to find a job”. And that’s when Abercrombie and Fitch saw me in the street and asked me to work for them, so I did, only to tell my dad: « Hey dad I’ve got a job ». But I never expected than one day they would ask me to travel for them all over Europe, then after 2 years doing that I tried to become model and here I am today answering questions for an interview in the great Men Moment Magazine Negative things for being a model? The worst thing when you are model : you’re always travelling and you miss your family and your friends like crazy and honestly it’s impossible to have a serious relationship I mean for my part. Positive things for being a model? Traveling around the world for you job and get paid to travel, not that bad. You love? I LOVE MUSIC : Robbie williams my favorite artist since I was a little one. I think all my followers already know that haha. But I also love Dean Martin, Franck Sinatra.. I LOVE MOVIES : Old movies like : The Outsiders, Rusty James, The warriors, Rain man, cry baby Gilbert Grape, plein soleil. You hate? I hate snob french people and hate mean people. But what i really hate most is the captivity of dolphins and orca and abuse of animals.
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SNOW GETAWAYS Since January is the mounth to go skying and play in the snow we made you a list of the best places around the world to go. Bavarian Alps, Germany It’s the perfect location if you’re a lover of medieval towns, sweeping views and all kind of snow sports. It is also a popular location to go on family trips and to take kids who wnt to start practicing snow sports. It also got a lot of spas if you just want to relax, or music and cultural events if you need to break the routine. The Bavarian Alps are a must go this season. Aspen, Colorado This is one of he most ordered places in this winter mounths. It gathers skiers of all experience levels and all kind of people that like to practice snow activities. No to meantion the wonderful landscapes Aspen offers his visitors. In addition to all this snow related activities, Aspen also has a great up-scale shopping and exceptional cuisine. As one of the most famous snow places in the world, this is also a must go.
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Central Vermont Tired of snow places forzen-in-time? Forget all of them, Vermont is the real deal for a great getaway. A true mountain feel with all great skiing activities, lovely villages to explore and a infinite breath taking views that you won’t get enought of. This is the place to come if you need to relax, or if you just want to start practicing snow sports.
Queenstown, New Zealand This is the radical place of our best snow getaways list. Queenstown is mostly famous for its endless adrenaline-rush activities like jet boating, skydiving, bungee jumping, paragliding and offroading. This is not the place to relax or be lazy, this is the place to get tired and doing all kind of different things you don’t do in a regular day. So if you’re seeking for adventure and be on the edge, this is the perfect getaway for you this winter season.
Gstaad, Switzerland This picturesque town is well known for his long history of Hollywood clientele. This was the favorite snow getaway of stars like Grace Kelly, Roger Moore, Sophia Loren and Elizabeth Taylor. In addiction to the authentic Swiss chalets, Gstaad offers to his visitors more than 136 miles of ski runs, an endless list of exciting outdoor activities ad 180 miles of trails for hiking lovers.
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Patagonia, Argentina Tis is the true ecological snow paradise with stunning natural wonders, pure air and crystalline waters, located at Andes Mountains. With more than 62 miles of runs and a lift capacity of 22,200 skiers per hour, Mount Catedral is one of the biggest ski centers in South America.
Park City, Utah This is the place that blends traditional with modern. With more than 64 buildings, this town is well known for its groomed runs and multiple offers for first-time skiers. If you’re not a fan of snow sports, Park City offers you a hand full of art galleries, theaters, relaxing spas and markets. In our opinion, this is a place you must visit, at least once in you’re life.
Jackson Hole, Wyoming Jackson is just a small affluent town that you must go to live unforgettable landscapes, wildlife experiences and true Western culture. If consider yourself as a pro skier, Jackson Hole valley is well known for his challenging terrain, including the largest vestical drop in the USA. So get your skies ready and visit Jackson Hole.
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Full Look Burberry
Full Look Ermenegildo Zegna
Pants Ermenegildo Zegna Coats Paul Smith
Polo Diesel Pants Hugo Boss
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BRYAN BOY Born in the Philippines, Bryan started blogging at the age of 24, creating the website bryanboy.com. He started to immediately get recognized and people really enjoyed his style. Bryan is known for wearing all the hottest trends and is really not shy to experiment with new cuts, colors, patterns and materials, making it always interesting to know what he’s going to be wearing next. Bryan’s approach on fashion is easy going, fun, never predictable and always pushing the fashion boundaries, inspiring everybody to come out of their comfort zone, try something different and not taking the fashion rules so seriously. Bryan has become one of the household names in every designer’s show, having a big influence in the international fashion scene.
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PELAYO DIAZ At the age of 20, Pelayo Diaz decided to create the blog katelovesme.com in 2007 while he was in London studying Fashion Design and Marketing at the prestigious Central Saint Martins School in London. People really started to recognize him when he was a collaborator of the Telecinco program called “Change Me”, which consisted in people who needed the help of a stylist to change their style in a way of changing their lifestyle and be happier with them. Besides from blogging, Pelayo is also a photographer, a DJ and a fashion designer. You can always expect to see color in Pelayo’s outfits, mixing classic pieces like tuxedos with colorful details or accessories.
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TOMMY LEI Tommy was born in Hong Kong but eventually moved to Los Angeles, California. The 26 year old created the blog mybelonging.com as a way to share with people the material purchases he would buy, turning the blog into a high fashion, menswear and lifestyle site. Tommy not only shows you his outfits, he gives you a look inside his life and his point of views in different areas. Tommy is known for having a monochromatic style, mixing high and low end pieces and also breaking the existing boundaries regarding the basic wardrobe pieces, rather it is from the menswear section or the womenswear section. Tommy is a blogger who is pushing the boundaries and breaking the rules of fashion in a perfect way.
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ADAM GALLAGHER At the age of 17, New York native Gallagher decided to start a blog by the name of iamgalla.com in 2009, where he shows a little bit of everything in his life, from style outfits to travel diaries. Not expecting much when creating the blog, Gallagher is now one of the biggest influences on menswear, combining looks where he shows the importance of a well-tailored suit and some relaxed looks to wear on a daily basis, always with a neutral and subtle color coordination. Due to the originality and good quality of his blog, he won a Bloglovin award in the category of Best Men’s Fashion Blog.
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MATTHEW ZORPAS Originally from Nicosia, Cyprus, Zorpas moved to London to study PR at the London College of Communication, the 28 year old carved a big name for himself when creating his blog thegentlemanblogger.com in June 2012. With 55,000 views per month, Zorpas is one of the best bloggers in the world, creating attention from Armani Exchange just three days of its creation. The interest is fashion started when he started to find out what suited his body shape, mixing classic pieces like tuxedos with relaxed accessories like scarves and hats. Zarpas was voted the second best dressed man in England in 2010, which was what convinced him to start the blog.
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BRIAN SACAWA In 2013, professional musician and former elite level bicycle racer Brian Sacawa decited to create the blog hespokestyle.com to help real men who are interested in developing their own personal style or even develop a collection. Sacawa felt like there was a void online regarding men’s fashion and decided to take action, inspiring other people to pursue their own style the best way they can, giving them tips on how to look the best they can also sharing glimpses of his lifestyle and advice. Sacawa’s style is inspired by the old classics, revealing that his biggest style inspiration is Cary Grant. Insisting that a man in a well tailored suit can never look bad, Sacawa shows you hot to rock the classics in the modern era.
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SILVER & GOLD 2016 has finally arrived and we think this is the year you should rock jewelry like no other. Most men wear some kind of jewelry, but very often are afraid to wear something that is a little bit different. For that matter we show you some great examples of silver and gold jewelry, showing you that one can always be bold and take a statement while always staying classic and simple. Jewelry can really bring an outfit to life and it is a statement of your personal style and of how you’re confident in taking risks, such as wearing pieces that have gold and silver details. All the items can be found @ ASOS, Tiffany & Cos. , Nordstrom and David Yurman.
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THE BOOTCAMP
Daniel (left) coat VEKTOR pants fashion editor & director NUNO BACELAR photo & styling: BRENT CHUA mod-HIEN LE
el: CHRISTOPHER GEORGE @ DNA clothes CADET underwear BENCH/BODY Julian (right) coat VEKTOR pants BARRE NOIRE
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The Setai Miami Beach is an international leader in hospitality and a member of The Leading Hotels of the World. Awarded the Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Award in 2015, The Setai embraces the serene Far East cultural style featuring a refreshing balance between the sizzling South Beach scene and a quiet tropical hideout. Offering the finest personalised services and amenities for its discerning guests, The Setai features 120 luxury suites including a four-bedroom Penthouse with floor to ceiling windows. Hotel amenities include three temperature controlled sparkling pools, beach front services, exceptional dining experiences, the new Spa at The Setai by THÉMAÉ and a Clefs d’Or concierge team, leaving no request unfulfilled, hence its popularity among the international jet-setting crowds. The Setai Miami Beach announced on 2 March new ownership by Nakash Holdings and the von Furstenberg family. Nakash Holdings is a privately held investment company controlled by the founders of Jordache Enterprises, of designer jeans fame. Financier Alex von Furstenberg and family are partnering with the Nakash family in this venture. “Since opening in 2004, The Setai has defined luxury hospitality in Miami. We feel there is enormous opportunity for the brand and continued growth,” stated Alex von Furstenberg. “Miami has become an oasis of glamour, energy and beauty and The Setai captures it all with an international luxury experience,” said Diane von Furstenberg.
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If you want the perfect weekend gettaway, water, wine and washoku (traditional japanese cuisine) are the essential ingredients Palace Hotel Tokyo alongside the season’s bounty of cherry blossoms. Each element has been chosen to create the perfect balance between Japan’s long-established cultural heritage and the richness of foreign influences. To start, jetsetters will dine on an artistic array of delicacies at Wadakura, the hotel’s signature Japanese restaurant. Guests will also enjoy expertly paired wines with their exquisite prix fixe dinner at the Michelin-starred French restaurant Crown. The experience is rounded out with two Vitalizing Signature treatments at evian SPA TOKYO. Opened in May 2012, Palace Hotel Tokyo commands some of the city’s most exclusive real estate and stands as heir to a legacy going back more than half a century as one of the city’s most iconic hotels. As the anchor to a USD 1.2 billion mixed-use development - built entirely from the ground-up - the hotel features 290 rooms & suites, 10 restaurants & bars, an evian SPA and incomparable views of the city’s most rarified green space - the Imperial Palace gardens. Drawn deeply from the country’s history, culture and art, the much talked-about new addition to Tokyo’s hotel scene has redefined luxury in Japan with grace, elegance and authenticity. Located at 1-1-1 Marunouchi, the hotel is a 10-minute walk from landmark Tokyo Station and mere steps away from Marunouchi Naka Dori, one of Tokyo’s most upscale shopping and dining destinations.
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PORSHE 911 TURBO & PORSHE 911 TURBO S
Scheduled to make their world debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, USA, in January 2016, the top models of the 911 model range – the 911 Turbo and 911 Turbo S – now boast 20 hp (15 kW) more power, sharper design and even broader everyday usability. Available in both Coupe and Convertible versions, the twin-turbocharged, 3.8-litre flat-six engine in the 911 Turbo now has an output of 540 hp (397 kW). This power gain was achieved by modified inlet ports in the cylinder head, new injection nozzles and higher fuel pressure. The 911 Turbo S now develops 580 hp (427 kW) courtesy of new turbochargers with larger compressors. Porsche is still the only manufacturer to utilise turbochargers with variable turbine geometry in petrol engines. The engines now also have what is known as a ‘dynamic boost function’ to further raise engine responsiveness in dynamic operation. It maintains the charge pressure during load changes – i.e. when the accelerator pedal is released briefly. This is achieved by just interrupting the fuel injection, whereas the throttle valve remains open. As a result, the engine reacts with practically no delay to a subsequent press of the accelerator pedal. The
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effects of this function are more pronounced in the Sport and Sport Plus modes than in Normal mode. Overall, the new high-performance sports cars attain breathtaking driving performance, while fuel consumption is reduced even further. The 911 Turbo S Coupé sprints to 62 mph in 2.9 seconds. Its top speed of 205 mph is eight mph higher than before. The 911 Turbo reaches the 62 mph mark in 3.0 seconds, and its top speed is 198 mph – three mph faster than the previous model. Nevertheless, the coupes only consume 31 mpg (9.1 l/100 km), and the convertibles 30.4 mpg (9.3 l/100 km). This represents a gain of approximately two miles per gallon for all versions. This has been delivered via further advances in electronic engine and transmission management with revised gear change mappings. A familiar option on the next generation 911 Carrera models, the new 911 Turbo and Turbo S feature as standard the new GT sport steering wheel – 360 mm in diameter and with a design adopted from the 918 Spyder. It features what is known as a ‘Mode Switch’, a rotary ring with stepped positions that is used to select one of the four modes Normal, Sport, Sport Plus or WWW.MENMOMENTS.COM WWW. M E NM O M E NT S . C O M| |817 7
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Individual. The Individual setting lets the driver configure and store a very individual vehicle setup. Another new feature of the Sport Chrono Package is the Sport Response button at the centre of the mode switch. Inspired by motor sport, at the push of a button it pre-conditions the engine and transmission for optimum responsiveness. In this state, the vehicle can produce instantaneous acceleration for up to 20 seconds, such as during an overtaking manoeuvre. An indicator in the instrument cluster in the form of a running timer shows the driver the elapsed time. Sport Response functionality can be called up as often as desired, and from any of the driving modes. Porsche Stability Management (PSM) in the 911 Turbo models now has a new PSM Sport Mode. A brief press of the PSM button on the centre console puts the system in a very sporting configuration – which is independent of the prevailing driving programme selected. The separately switched PSM Sport mode alters the PSM intervention threshold much more than was the case in the Sport Plus mode of the previous model. The new mode makes it possible to approach performance limits even more closely – such as when on a race track. In this mode, the PSM warning lamp lights up, and a message in the instrument cluster indicates that the PSM system’s contribution towards driving stability is limited. However, PSM still remains active in background, even in the PSM Sport mode. A long press of the PSM button, though, completely deactivates PSM, as usual.
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