Porsche offers push-button exhaust sound enhancement for 911

[auto123.com]

Porsche is offering shoppers an optional upgraded sports-exhaust system for the 911. Even in standard form, the iconic sports car exhibits a distinctive engine note by way of its unique boxer-engine layout and the relatively short length of its exhaust system plumbing.
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[dontbug]

Why would this be necessary? In the 50s Honest Charlie and JC Whitney offered cutout flaps aor a few bucks each, great for pimply faced teenagers, but $2500 just so the Porsche owner can try to "impress" others. When you've reached that position, you shouldn't need this type of garbage. "Corvette owners syndrome" rings true here.