What Is Porsche Tequipment?
Consider factory-authorized accessories to spice up your dream ride.
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Porsche has a reputation for building sports cars, as well as high-performance luxury cars and SUVs. But for those who want to customize their Porsche, the Stuttgart-native brand offers Porsche Tequipment.
Porsche Tequipment Explained
Porsche Tequipment is the name for what was formerly the Porsche Parts Service division of Porsche. Tequipment started supplying accessories for Porsche models since 1995. These range from color-contrasted lug nuts to modernized audio and communication equipment to performance-boosting upgrades.
The line of accessories has grown over the years to include Porsche-tailored child seats, exterior trim pieces, and even a rooftop tent.
Accessories for the Enthusiast
Owning a Porsche can be a childhood dream of auto enthusiasts. Those fortunate enough to make that dream a reality could take things a step further by customizing their prized Porsches.
In the 1950s, for instance, an aftermarket emerged for Porsche ski luggage carriers. In 1972, Porsche Parts Service developed its own line of accessories that included custom wheel centers, floor mats, and luggage carriers.
New ideas included wind deflectors for convertible models that kept turbulent wind from buffeting the cabin. This made the cabin quieter and allowed for conversations even with the top down. Audio systems, bike carriers, ski racks, and more followed, finding their way into the Porsche Parts Service catalog.
The demand for genuine Porsche accessories continued to grow, leading to the development of Porsche Tequipment in 1995. The name Tequipment is a combination of the words technical and equipment. The division's first offering was the Powerkit for the Porsche 911, a parts package that delivered improved performance without voiding Porsche's warranty.
A Diverse Product Lineup
Porsche says its Tequipment division allows for retrospective personalization. That's a gentle way of saying it lets owners take creative control with genuine Porsche accessories.
Tequipment parts are model-specific accessories — such as sports exhaust systems, tinted headlights, and specially designed wheel sets — that were designed by the same creators and engineers who design the cars. All accessories undergo extensive testing during development. Aero parts are even subjected to aerodynamic compliance tests in a wind tunnel with their respective vehicles.
Some Tequipment products, such as the 17-inch Dyno wheels for the first-generation Porsche Boxster, were collaborations between the Tequipment division and the external Porsche Design Studios group, which is also known for products such as its sunglasses, watches, and travel gear.
Motorsport accessories — designed for both street and track use — are also part of the Tequipment catalog. They include such items as 3D-printed racing seats, racing performance brake pads, a lap timer that uses Porsche's Track Precision App, racing helmet cases, and aluminum filler caps.
The Sky (or Rooftop) Is the Limit
The Porsche Tequipment lineup includes accessories for nearly every contemporary Porsche model. The available parts and their prices will vary depending on the specific year and model.
One highlight for the adventurous 911 owner who wants a more natural experience in the outdoors is the Porsche Roof Tent. Equipped with a skylight, two side windows, screens, and blackout panels, the rooftop abode allows two people to sleep underneath the stars atop the 911 and folds into a hardshell case for easy transport.
Starting prices for this product are just over $7,000. If you're interested in this accessory, you'll have to place a dealer inquiry to get one for yourself.
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Mark EliasMark Elias is an award-winning automotive journalist and photographer who has covered the industry for the past 20 years. Along the way, he has photographed for news agencies, car manufacturers, and Fortune 500 companies. He loves playing and building guitars — but his wife will only let him have five at any one time.
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