One would think that a brand as iconic as Porsche would need no introduction. But apparently, the German sportscar maker itself disagrees. Which is why the Porsche World Roadshow (PWRS) was conceived five years ago.

The primary goal of the event is to demonstrate the capabilities of the Porsche model range to potential customers and allow existing owners to compare their own cars with the rest of the line-up.

The PWRS was held for the first time in Singapore over five days last week (usually, Singaporeans travel to either Malaysia or Indonesia).

This year, 100 guests were invited to sample 10 Porsche models at an isolated piece of tarmac in Tuas with two certified driving instructors from Germany.

From an entry-level Boxster tiptronic to a six-speed manual 911 Carrera S with GT3 aerokit and red-rimmed forged alloys, the guests were marshalled in a convoy from authorised distributor Stuttgart Auto's Sungei Kadut showroom on a 20km road tour to the 'proving' ground.

There, two 'confidence' courses were laid out - a slalom and a brake/avoidance course. A Cayman was used in the timed slalom course, and this mid-engine 'baby' Porsche was a joy to thread through the cones. Turn-in is razor sharp and the lack of body roll around the cones shows just how well-tuned its suspension is.

Porsche's PSM (Porsche Stability Management) was activated at all times but one could not feel its intervention, showing how good this electronic watchdog is at allowing the driver to have some fun.

Braking is another strong Porsche trait. The rear-engine layout of the 911 equals minimal weight transfer to the front tyres and allows the rear brakes to work harder and share more load as opposed to conventional front-engine cars.

Accelerating hard in a 911 Carrera 4S Cabrio to about 85kmh, I hit the brakes when a flagman signalled me to swerve - either left or right. This simulated an emergency braking and lane-change manoeuvre because I didn't know which direction he would indicate. The sheer braking prowess of the Porsche 911 took my breath away and the amount of retardation generated was phenomenal.

In the past five years, more than 11,000 Porsche guests in over 20 countries globe have had the opportunity to participate in a safe and controlled driving environment. But while enjoyable, Singapore participants did lament the limited seat time at this year's local PWRS, as well as the lack of 'hot laps' around a racetrack to fully appreciate what a Porsche can do at the limits. An otherwise full-day event on a proper circuit was compressed into a two-hour experience. For a car as iconic at the 911, more is definitely better than less.