As I've said in the past, never really like Porche's designs and since that's also a vert, it makes it even worst for me...
I'm the opposite of you. I have always loved Porsche's design and engine concept and what's even better is that they back it up in motorsports. Lightweight with a minimal amount of horsepower - Porsche is more about feel and making everything work together then pure horsepower and speed. Balance...yes.
..that's the word I'm looking for thus why the engine is the middle of the car.
I'll never forget the time I was following a Porsche and we were getting on the highway going down a very steep hill. At that time I had my supercharged Ford Focus and that Porsche Boxster pulled down the hill away from me like it was even trying. It was mind blowing to say the least.
Rumors are that Porsche might going the Subaru route and go with a 4 cylinder boxster motor in the future with a turbocharger. If that happens it'll be interesting.