Fanciers of the marque yearned for the good old days when they used to wischen their Speed­sters through turns, tails all hung out, arms sawing away like mad on the steering wheel. Porsche is ...

the only clues being a Porsche steering wheel and seats, and wider front wings rather like those on the Porsche-built 500 E saloon. Perhaps out of guilt, all the Mercedes badges were removed.