2005 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe Road Test
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Why does Porsche still build its retro-styled 911 while rivals regularly come to market featuring new shapes, sizes and drivetrains? Because its customers demand that the classic shape remains, and voice their opinions with their wallets. Making this point crystal clear, when Porsche launched its modernized 911 (996) in 1998 as a 1999 model, those faithful to its more classically penned predecessor, the 993, didn't immediately accept its Boxster-like headlamps, slab-sided flanks and more refined ride.