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Originally Posted by OK-944

Put in another way…if I were to have driven the 718 without knowing its identity, it would have been the nearly instant, “yup - this is a Porsche!” recognition of its shared DNA that would have left no question.

Great post! I've not driven a 718 or a 944, but it's cool to hear your perspective on them. I love my 987, and I loved my old '88 911 targa, and yes, they definitely share DNA, although the difference feels pretty big - rear engined vs mid, bottom hinged pedals vs top, more mechanical vs more modern (like hvac controls and other dash stuff), and more function vs form.