Seems like the world loves an old pink Porsche - what about a new one?
. One is a more obvious rival than the other, yes, though surely we aren't the only ones to be interested to see how a car launched as long ago as 2016 compares to the AMG-engined alternatives.
The Style Edition is only available with the 300hp 2.0-litre engine, rather than the more powerful 2.5 S with 350hp and a variable vane turbo, so it really is back to basics as far as forced induction Porsches go. But you know what? There remains a lot to like here. The engine sounds better than it once did, less thrashy and just more subdued than the very first models, which must be a good thing even if it’s far from symphonic.
Moreover, the PDK is leagues ahead of either AMG's eight-speed DCT or nine-speed MCT - or the Alpine dual-clutch - and contributes to the feeling of this Porsche being spritelier than the numbers imply. It kicks down faultlessly in any mode, getting you back into the power instantly, yet crucially will settle back down to a cruising gear with a steadier throttle . Manual control is precisely what’s wanted, too - no Lotus-style weird paddles or lever arrangements here.
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