in the Car and Driver they compare the Turbo Soltice to the "benchmark" Boxster as well. Muted steering but according to them, the $25K Pontiac accelerated out of every corner faster than the $45 Boxster.
They also noted that one of the C&D writers picked up a 2nd hand 986S for $35K
firmly in fully optioned Turbo Solstice territory.
p.s.
Great pics of the new 928 concept and the all new $130K Lotus Esprit.