Autocar has tested the new Porsche 911 Turbo, taking the twin turbo, 3.8-litre boxer engine with 500 hp for a track spin and a ride around English country roads. This particular Porsche has the new PDK twin-clutch transmission and Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) rear differential.

Apart from having a shot at the “silly” buttons for the gear change, new steering wheel paddles are an option that will cost you extra, but that are worth the expense, it seems. One of the most impressive things of the new 911 turbo is the gearbox, fast and smooth, making this a very driveable road sports car.

Steering is vastly improved by new engine mounts which eliminate the unstable swaying feeling of fast cornering. But most of all, it’s the torque and speed that the 911 turbo has at its disposition. Full torque is available at just 1950 rpm and in the end there’s nothing to do but wish the other competitors luck.

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