Rather than bore you with details about standard and optional features, take a glance over a more detailed preview I wrote about the car when it was introduced last year. Many additional improvements have been omitted from this road test, so it's worth a read.

As for me, I'm going to go back out to the little red 911 and take another run up the mountain.

Specifications:

• Price Range (base MSRP): $100,400 (to approximately $220,000 with all options)
• Body Type: 2-door coupe
• Layout: rear-engine, RWD
• Base Engine: 325 hp, 273 lb-ft of torque, 3.6L, 24-valve, DOHC H-6
• Transmission: 6-spd manual (opt 5-spd auto with manual mode)
• Acceleration (0 - 100 km/h): 5.0 seconds
• Top Speed: 280 km/h (175 mph)
• Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS
• Cargo Cap (front trunk/rear seats folded): 135 L (4.8 cu ft) / 100 L (3.5 cu ft)
• Curb Weight (estimated): 1,385 kg (3,053 lbs)
• Fuel Economy (estimated city/hwy): 13.8 / 9.0 L/100 km
• Warranty (mo/km): 48 / 80,000 comprehensive
• Direct Competitors: BMW M3, Chevrolet Corvette, Dodge Viper SRT-10, Ferrari F430, Jaguar XKR, Maserati 4200GT, Mercedes-Benz SL
• Web Site: www.porsche.com