For the enthusiast, a car is defined among other features by its exhaust note. TVR is one of the best examples of this. Historically, the mass manufacturers fitted the cheapest mild steel pipes they could obtain. This gave rise to a huge aftermarket for companies such as Peco or Speedwell, which sold chromed tailpipes and larger-bore stainless steel componentry in their hundreds of thousands to car owners seeking more noise and (often misguidedly) performance.
At Porsche, things were slightly different. The rear engine meant the exhaust was much shorter and more convoluted, and the 911’s exhaust, like the rest of the car, was properly engineered to duct away waste gases without compromising
