Porsche 911 (2005 – 2012)

The 997 marked Porsche's return to tradition with classic round headlights after the heretical 996 design, while quietly revolutionizing performance with the PDK transmission and adaptive suspension. Often regarded as the last analog 911 before the digital takeover, it delivers raw feedback through hydraulic steering and a chassis that communicates rather than isolates. It's the 911 that proves progress doesn't have to come at the expense of personality.