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The base 992.2 Carrera has a starting MSRP of $120,000, before options

But for similar money, here are five legendary 911 models from older generations

5. Porsche 991.1 Carrera GTS: Average value: $117,772

The last normally-aspirated Carrera GTS is one of the most sought-after modern 911s, with 430 horsepower and the option of a manual

Special editions like this 60 Years Anniversary are over $200,000

4. Porsche 997.1 Turbo: Average value: $102,640

This is the last time you could buy a 911 with a Mezger engine and a manual

The 997.2 update removes the manual from the Turbo S and introduces the first direct-injected flat-six

3. Porsche 997 GT3: Average value - $130,000, but can get close to $300,000

The 997 GT3 was also the last Porsche to feature hydraulic steering and a Mezger engine

This 997 GT3 RS 4.0 is the most radical and very last version of the car. Only 600 made

2. Porsche 993 Turbo: Average value: $210,114. Plenty of examples for around $100,000

The last air-cooled 911 Turbo is also the first to feature al-wheel drive and over 400 horsepower

1. Porsche 930 Turbo: Average value: $170,000, but can still be found for around $100,000

The turbocharged engine is the most exciting part of the Porsche 930 Turbo, but also the most dangerous

The car had violent tendencies, earning it the nickname "Widowmaker"

The 992.2 Carrera GTS is the first hybrid 911 and it caused many concerns

The 992.2 features an additional catalytic converter, making for a quieter engine sound

That said, the 992.2 GTS features active exhaust, which "opens up" in sport mode

The big single turbo of the 3.6-liter engine also "introduces" itself when you open up the throttle

The T-Hybrid adds just 110 pounds to the weight while exponentially boosting performance, compared to the 992.1 GTS

One complaint is the "synthetic" sound, which is reportedly pumped up through the speakers

Nevertheless, some 911 fan boys on Reddit seem to prefer the 992.2's deeper growl

Others have commented on how the the soundtrack lacks "character"

In the 992.1, the engine note changes as the RPMs cliimb, especially the last 500 RPM before the redline

Still, the 992.2 GTS is measurably superior and even rivals the 992.1 Turbo in terms of acceleraiton

The single turbo in the 992.2 GTS is conservatively tuned

The 3.6-liter flat-6 is said to be impossible to tune... but we know it's only a matter of time before tuners crack the code

Is the clever engineering enough to make up for a controversial soundtrack?

Swipe on more about the Porsche 992.2 Carrera GTS T-Hybrid

Porsche has built some truly astonishing and historically significant models in its 75+ years of existence

Porsche Type 64 was founder, Ferdinand Porsche's vision of the perfect sports car

Despite the VW Beetle engine, it was one of the fastest cars of its day in 1939, thanks to a very low drag coefficient

The 356 was Porsche’s sports car, long before the 911

The 1,113-cc, air-cooled flat-four was a carry-over from the Type 64 and is the precursor to all other 356s and it is a true one-off car

The 1953 Porsche 550 Spyder was the brand's first race car

550 corresponds to the weight figure in kilograms - 1,212 pounds

Originally conceived as a Le Mans-winning car in 1969, the Porsche 917 laid the foundation for future turbocharged Porsches

Between 1969 and 1971, a total of 37 cars were built, in different body styles and varying power outputs

Later variants of the Porsche 917K developed up to 1,580 horsepower

The 2.7 Carrera RS established many traditions in the 911 lineup

Making its debut in 1972, this was the precursor to Porsche 911 GT models

It was the first Porsche to feature a ducktail spoiler, among other features

Thanks to a Mezger-build flat-6 the Carrera 2.7 RS was the fastest car of its day

The original 911 Turbo earned a grim reputation and an awesome nickname - the Widowmaker

The way the turbo built boost made the car violent and fairly unpredictable, causing many accidents, some of which fatal

Despite that, the Porsche 930 Turbo is one of the most desired, classic 911s

In 1986, the Porsche 959 was officially the fastest production car in the world

The 959 is Porsche's first supercar and one of the most advanced vehicles of its time

Its flat-6 was partially water-cooled and featured twin turbochargers, good for 444 or 508 horsepower in the 959 S

The Porsche Carrera GT is considered the last analog supercar, featuring next to zero driver assists and a manual transmission

Its V-10 engine was originally meant to be used in racing but was later adapted for road use. To this day, it has one of the most iconic sounds

Similar to the 930 Turbo "Widowmaker", the Carrera GT developed reputation for being very demanding on the driver

Swipe up to learn more about these historically significant Porsches

Weight, or the lack there of is an aspect that plays a pivotal role in how a sports car handles

At 3,020 pounds, the Porsche 991 R is the lightest 911 since the 996 Carrera

Limited to 991 units, the 2016 Porsche 911 R is a modern homage to the 1967 original

Its 4.0-liter flat-6 revs to 9,000 RPM and is mated to a close-ratio 6-speed manual

The base-model 718 weighs 2,943 pounds regardless of the body style

Despite having only 2.0 liters of displacement, the 718 Cayman/Boxster still does the 0-60 mph sprint in 4.6 seconds

PDK-equipped cars are 66 pounds heavier than those with the 6-speed manual

The base Porsche 981 Cayman is even lighter at 2,932 pounds, but the more powerful S model is just 22 pounds heavier

The 2.7-liter flat-6 makes 275 horsepower here and allows for a -60 mph in 5.4 seconds with the manual

The Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport is one of the lightest Porsches in modern times, at 2,910 pounds

While it was sold to the public (in most countries), the Clubsport is bound to the race track

At 2,899 pounds the 981 Boxster Spyder is the lightest mid-engine Porsche of the last decade

Swipe up for more on the most lightweight Porsche sports cars from the last decade

Porsche 911s come in all shapes and sizes

The 911 GT2 RS is the most radical road-going variant of the 997

Limited to just 500 units, the 997 GT2 RS is a Turbo S with more power, no AWD, and a manual

The 993 is the last air-cooled 911 Turbo, but the first to get AWD

In 1997, Porsche introduced the X50 package, which turned the 993 Turbo into the Turbo S

Porsche 911 GT1 is the only mid-engine 911 ever made

It was built for Le Mans GT1 and FIA GT2 racing in the 1990s, where it showed consistent results due to its reliability

Between 21 and 25 road-going examples were built

The 911 Carrera 2.7 RS solidified the 911 as a capable race car

It was the birth of the Carrera name, the ducktail rear spoiler, and the wide body on 911 models

Thanks to Mezger power, the Carrera 2.7 RS was he fastest car of its day

The 2016 Porsche 991 R is a 911 that doesn't adhere to modern regulations

A modern homage to a legend; The original 911 R was the basis for many 911 race cars and at 1,929 pounds, it was the lightest 911 ever made

The 991 R tips the scales at 3,020 pounds, making it the most lightweight modern-day 911

Single-mass flywheel, close-ratio manual, rear-wheel drive, and 200+ mph capable

Swipe up for more on why these 5 911s should be in any Porsche enthusiast's garage

If you've ever wondered about some of the most engaging Porsche's of the past decade, we've got you covered

At 3,042 pounds, the 911 S/T is the lightest Porsche 992

It takes the GT3 Touring and infuses it with some of the GT3 RS goodies, including the engine and some of the aero

The close-ratio six-speed manual always keeps the rev-happy flat-six in the sweet spot

The number isn't chosen by accident, paying homage to the year the original 911 made its debut, 1963

The 992 S/T costs around $100,000 more than the GT3 Touring and is limited to 1963 units

The 992 Sport Classic is the second Porsche 911 to pay tribute to the Carrera 2.7 RS, after the 997 Sport Classic

The 992 Sport Classic will, likely, be the last 911 Turbo-based model, fitted with a manual

Unlike the 997 variant, which was based on the Carrera GTS, the 992 is based on the Turbo, sending power to the rear axle

Production of this nostalgic Porsche 992 was limtied to 1,250 units

With just 2,486 units produced, the Porsche 718 Spyder 4.0 is one of the rarer 718 models

At 3,130 pounds, the mid-engine Spyder 4.0 is lighter than most modern 911s

The Spyder 4.0 sits below the Spyder RS and GT4 RS, but has something the other do not - a manual transmission

Its 4.0-liter flat-six is not the same as the Porsche GT3's. It's based on the 3.0-liter Carrera engine

Porsche wanted to make a 911 that doesn't adhere to most modern reguations. The 911 R is a GT3 Touring, unleashed

The 991 R is the lightest modern Porsche 911 you can buy

The main highlights are the manual transmission, single-mass flywheel, and GT3 RS engine

The Porsche 911 R is the definition of hardcore. Just 991 units exist

The 981 Boxster Spyder is the lightest iteration of Porsche's mid-engine sports car, at under 2,900 pounds

Around 2,000 examples were built and they are all manual

Swipe up for more on these driver-centric Porsches from the last 10 years

The 718 is a mid-engine sports car available in coupe (Cayman) and convertible (Boxster) body styles

Despite potential electrification, the current gas-powered 718 remains a phenomenal performance machine

Of all the available 718 trims, the Spyder RS is the most powerful 718 model with a power-to-weight ratio of 0.1532

The Spyder RS has a naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six engine producing 493 horsepower

The Spyder RS is equipped with a 7-speed PDK dual-clutch automatic transmission, with RWD

The Spyder RS weighs 3,214 pounds, making it the lightest 718 model

The Spyder RS features a lightweight fabric roof and other weight-saving measures with extensive use of carbon fiber

The optional $12,570 Weissach Package can help reduce weight even further

The Spyder RS offers a visceral driving experience with its naturally aspirated engine and precise handling

The Spyder RS, which retails for $164,200 is the ultimate expression of the 718 format and a must-have for performance enthusiasts

To find out how other models in the 718 range stack up against the Spyder RS when it comes to power-to-weight ratio, swipe up.

If you are not a fan of the upcoming 911 Turbo S going hybrid, these 3 alternatives have the pedigree and performance minus the electrification

The C8 Corvette brings mid-engine American V-8 performance to a segment dominated by European models

The C8 Z06 is the first Corvette to feature a flat-plane V-8

It revs to 8,600 RPM and sounds like something you'd find in a Ferrari

With a starting MSRP of just over $113,000, the C8 Z06 is a true bargain, and about half the expected price of a 992.2 Turbo S

The Nissan GT-R R35 was specifically designed to compete with the 911 Turbo S

Current Nissan GT-R prices start at $122,985. The NISMO is yours for $222,985

2025 is the last year, in which the GT-R will be available

Only 1,500 will be built, 300 of which NISMO

Ferrari Roma is the Italian brand's latest, entry-level GT, and shares a platform with the Portofino

Even in Spider (convertible) form, the Roma is all about lightness and grace

With a starting price of just over $247,000, the Roma is the second-most affordable Ferrari and would match the Turbo S in terms of price

The Porsche 992.2 Turbo S will feature a more powerful variant of the GTS' T-hybrid powertrain, with around 710 hp

Swipe up to learn what makes these three sports cars worthy alternatives to the 992.2 Turbo S