In its seventh generation, the 991-generation Porsche 911 distilled over five decades of the storied Stuttgart marque’s learnings into a svelte and capable package.

Unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2011, the 991 utilised an entirely new platform—it was only the third generation of 911 to do so since the model’s introduction in 1963.

The new 911 was widely acknowledged as a significant step forward from its predecessors, despite its increase in mass and size, and by 2013 sales were strong.

Early in 2013, the Turbo and Turbo S Cabriolet models were introduced, adding the pace to match the 991’s impressive chassis.

The Turbo S fastened two turbochargers to an already potent 3.8-litre powertrain, pushing power up to 552 brake horsepower, and torque to a mammoth 516 lb-ft.

This was capable of propelling the sleek drop-top to 62 mph in three seconds flat—a figure which eclipsed its contemporary rival, the Ferrari 458 Spider—and it would continue accelerating up to a top speed of ...