Road test THE Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit in Germany has a fearsome reputation, and car makers take great pride in boasting about their lap records at the infamous ‘Green Hell’. While supercars battle for the outright lap record, there are other titles to lay claim to, such as the fastest hot hatch. The current title holder is the Renaultsport Mégane Trophy R, which completed the 13-mile course in under eight minutes. To celebrate, Renault is selling a limited-edition roadgoing version, featuring performance tweaks inspired by the record-breaking car. With a price tag nudging £37,000, the Trophy R is moving into the realm of dedicated sports cars, and for £3,000 more, you could get behind the wheel of a Porsche Cayman. The entry-level 2.7 delivers plenty of driving thrills, but how do these two cars compare? We hit road and track to find out.
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