Can you really put a 911 "flyline" on a 2.5-ton SUV and call it a sports car? In this episode of The Auto Brief News, Jim Khana and Amber Light dive into the "Electric Coupé Conundrum" following Porsche’s bombshell announcement at Auto China 2026.

Amber is electrified by the specs: 857 PS, a mind-bending 0-100 km/h in 2.5 seconds, and a drag coefficient of 0.23 that allows for a 669km range. Jim, however, is busy rebuilding a 1972 BMW in his barn and wondering why anyone needs "personalizable widgets" on a speedometer. It’s a clash of 800-volt reality vs. mechanical soul.

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