Body control is fantastic, and while some might find the ride a little firm, it’s never brittle, so it’s easy to find a rhythm, even when tasked with fairly rutted or uneven roads. The entry-level 911 appreciates changing crests and cambers, and even with our car’s lightweight (but sound-deadening) glass, refinement is reasonable. There was a time, not long ago, when tires this wide would have sent a deafening drone to the occupants of the cabin at highway speeds, but our test of the M4 at the legal limit proved that this is not the case. is no longer the case.

Elsewhere, the quality continues to impress. This in no way feels like an entry point to the 911 range – although, given the near-triple-digit starting price, expectations are understandably high. The driving position is perfect and was particularly adjustable in our test car thanks to the optional 18-way power sports seats. The side bolsters are a little tight, however, and may not be suitable for larger frames – we’d advise trying the standard setup before shelling out almost £3,000 for something that could compromise comfort.

The infotainment system is still among the best in the business; it’s super responsive, offers crisp graphics, and is even relatively easy to use. Wireless Apple CarPlay And Android Auto make light use of your phone’s feature integration on the go, while physical climate controls mean heating and fan settings aren’t buried in the screen.

Of course, our car was fitted with a few choice options which added almost £25,000 to the list price, putting it worryingly close to the new GTS at £132,600. Of course, many of these are niceties rather than essentials, but we’d recommend shelling out the £2,249 required for the fruiter sports exhaust, as well as the excellent LED matrix lights.

The fact that Porsche charges almost £1,500 for adaptive cruise control is a tough pill to swallow, however, and an extra £740 for lane change assist seems steep. Only you can decide whether just over £1,000 for our car’s GT Silver metallic paint, or £206 for shiny rear badges, is worth the extra. Ditto for the £3,974 for the top-of-the-range Burmester stereo – you’ll need to know you’ll be using it before signing on the dotted line.