one quote, two points
April 4th, 2006Driver involvement — it’s what distinguishes cars we lust after from cars that merely have impressive performance specifications. It’s what makes a Porsche Boxster so much better to drive than the quicker Corvette convertible. It’s also what gives us job security, since there’s no reliable way — other than getting behind the wheel — to predict if a new model possesses this car/driver relationship.
A high-revving naturally aspirated engine often indicates that a car’s engineers have made driver involvement a priority. Working to keep the engine screaming high in the rpm range — and being drawn into the wailing soundtrack — is almost always more rewarding than standing on the gas of a mega-torque turbo. – Dave Venderwerp, Car and Driver Magazine, May 2006
The first section underscores the importance of doing less reading and more driving (ironically calling into question the writer’s job security) while the second explains why the 911s most coveted by those in the know lack turbos. (Sure the newest 911 Turbo will have less lag, but I’d argue any lag at all is too much).