Porsche 991: Why the new steering?

I just read a Car and Driver review of the new Porsche 991 Cabrio. Apparently, Porsche has ditched their fool-proof hydraulic steering for a newer electrically-assisted type.

I have had the privilege to drive the Porsche Carrera 4S 997 model. I can say that the steering was near perfect. I'm not lying, I could feel the different types of pavement on my hands. I knew exactly how much lock to put in during the windy bits, and I always felt like I was in control.

So if Porsche's steering from the 997 is so flawless, why did they change it? Well apparently the all-new system runs off of the alternator. But -and this is the key point- the power steering servo is not drawing power from the alternator all the time. In fact, energy is only used when the wheel is being turned.

Theoretically, this is great. Most people with huge wallets and hands of butter will probably never use all 350bhp or 400bhp exiting a corner. It's not as though trying to break-away 305-width tires from the road is safely possible on the street anyway. But for the track drivers who enjoy the visceral experience of a Porsche 911, the new steering won't cut it - not when these same drivers are used to using telepathy to steer.

Porsche, you make great cars. Don't spoil it.