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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 configurator for the 992.2 GT3 Touring is now live and here are three options that push the MSRP above $300,000

Porsche's Paint to Sample Plus program lets you choose endless color variations, but it will set you back $38,660

The Lichtbau or Lightweight Package starts at $36,010, but you have to tick more boxes to complete it

The bucket seats, for instance, are a part of this Lightweight Package and can cost up to $6,220 more, bringing the price up to $42,230

If you choose the manual, the Lightweight Package also gets you a short shift knob

Porsche says that this package shaves 48 pounds from the 992.2 GT3 Touring's weight, which equates to $879.79 per 1 pound of weight saved

Porsche Carbon Composite Brakes PCCB are the third-most expensive option

The distinctive yellow calipers are an easy giveaway for Porsche's ceramic brakes

For an $900 extra, the calipers can be painted High Gloss Black, bringing the price to $10,680

With a few more options and a hefty dealer markup, a 992.2 GT3 Touring can easily reach $400,000

Adding almost $95,000 worth of options on the 2025 GT3 Touring is super-easy

It takes just takes a handful options to take the GT3 Touring from $222,500 to over $300,000

If you want to learn more about the most expensive options and why the 992.2 GT3 Touring will sell regardless, swipe up.

While most automakers are phasing out manuals, Porsche continues to offer five models with a stick

The base-model 718 and 718 S models are still available with a 6-speed manual transmission

Even in base form, the entry-level Porsche sports car can hit 60 mph in 4.7 seconds, with the manual

The 718 GTS 4.0 features some of the GT4 characteristics, but in a tamer form

Unlike the PDK-only GT4, the GTS 4.0 can be had with a 6-speed manual

With 400 horsepower on tap, 0-60 mph in t he GTS 4.0 takes 4.3 seconds with the manual

The 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera T comes exclusively with a 6-speed manual

The 992.1 Carrera T was available with PDK or a 7-speed manual, which is no longer on offer

Like the 992.2 Carrera, the T-model features turbochargers from the 992.1 GTS, giving it more power

The 992.2 Porsche 911 GT3 is here and despite not having more power, it still features a manual 6-speed

Like before, you can choose between the winged variant or the more subtle GT3 Touring

Unlike these two, the even-more-radical GT3 RS is now a PDK-only car

The most lightweight Porsche 992.1 weighs just 3,042 pounds and comes with a short-ratio 6-speed manual

Based on the GT3, the S/T does away with the big wing, but still features a radical body kit with optimized aerodynamics

The 911 S/T also packs more power than the GT3 models

Swipe up to learn more about the only manual Porsches you can currently buy

Performing na LS swap on a Porsche 944 greatly enhances performance without adding much weight

GM's LS engines are known to be affordable, durable and have plenty of aftermarket support

The 944 is a German Miata thanks to its balanced chassis and being lightweight

While the 944 Turbo is a desirable classic with a powerful engine...

non-Turbo 944 variants made as little as 150 horsepower

Even the lesser LS engines make over 300 horsepower with plenty of torque

Getting the LS engine to fit inside the 944 engine bay requires a few things

K-member spacers drop the engine lower so you don't have to cut the stock hood

The LS pushrod V-8 is fairly compact, but features a 90-degree V-angle, making for a tight squeeze

LS V-8 engines come in all shapes and sizes, they are fairly cheap, and aftermarket support is endless

LS-style flywheel, beefy clutch, and a C5 Corvette bell housing are some of the things you need

Some parts, like the water pump, may require additional modification. Luckily, the aftermarket has got your back there too

An LS V-8 swap can easily triple your Porsche 944's horsepower, even without forced induction

Swipe up to read all there is to know about performing an LS V-8 engine swap on a Porsche 944.

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

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Porsche 986 Boxster is 2/3 Porsche 911 for less than half the price

Aside from a few issues with the M96 engines, which should be taken care of by now, the original Boxster is a blast

Porsche 944 is, often, referred to as the "German Miata" for its impeccable balance

What the 944 lacks in power, it makes up with lightness and 50:50 weight distribution thanks to a rear-mounted, manual transmission

The 944 Turbo is expensive as those are already eyed by collectors

The US-spec Porsche 944 is down on power compared to EU models due to smog regulations, resulting in just 143 horsepower for the base model

Porsche 987 Cayman improves upon the 986, but it will cost a bit more

The 987's 9X7 platform is an evolution of the 9x6 modular platform, underpinning the Porsche 996 and 986

More reliable M97 engines are introduced on the Porsche 987

The 987 can also be had as a Boxster if you want open-top thrills

Manual examples of the 987 are preferable since 987.1 models still have the 5-speed Mercedes automatic

Surprisingly, you can still get a Porsche 928 for relatively cheap

Porsche's more luxurious take on the sports car was produced for 18 years

Even base models came with a V-8, but manual-equipped cars are a rarity

The cheapest Porsche was meant to be a VW. These are dirt-cheap

Only the rare 924 Carrera, Turbo, and even rarer 924 Turbo Targa can be considered true collectibles

Swipe up to learn more about these cheap, driver-focused Porsches

Porsche commemorates 50 years of the original Turbo is by offering a limited-production model with a special appearance package

However, one Reddit user decided to spec a regular Turbo S as close as possible to a Turbo S 50 Years

It turns out you can save around $30,000 by NOT going for the special version

The Turbo S 50 Years is, essentially, an appearance package

Additional badging with golden accents is exclusive to the 50th annviersary edition

The appearance of the 50 Years model features a unique "Turbo 50" badge on the rear decklid

You can spec the interior in a classic theme, featuring Tartan and dark-grey inserts, instead of gloss-black

The Turbo S 50 Years has exclusive wheel finish in silver and satin, which the regular car doesn't have

Essentially, the Turbo S 50 Years is just an appearance package

Mechanically, the Turbo S 50 Years features the same 640-horsepower flat-six engine

This is the Turbo S 50 Years, spec'd without the optional decals

When configured similarly, the regualr Turbo S and the 50 Years have a price difference of over $27,000

Spec'd to look as close as possible to the 50 Years edition, the 992 Turbo S will set you back $269,785

While the 50 Years package, equipped with a few options encrouches on the $300,000 mark

For argument's sake, I played around with Porsche's configurator and got different results

Swipe up to learn whether it's worth paying extra for the special-edition 911 Turbo S

For 2025, the mid-range Cayenne gets better than ever

Priced accordingly: the Cayenne GTS starts at $126,895 or $131,800 if you want the sportier coupe variant

The 4.0-liter, twin-turbo V-8 is mechanically similar to the Cayenne S

With 493 hp and 487 lb-ft the Cayenne GTS can hit 60 mph in around 4.0 seconds, on its way to a top speed of 171 mph

The GTS in fact offers a better power-to-weight ratio than almost any other Cayenne - 225 hp/ ton

GTS-specific design elements make the Cayenne more aggressive, but not as shouty as the Turbo GT

Larger air intakes and lots of gloss-black accents are the main theme in all Porsche GTS models

The gloss-black arches are GTS-specific. They house 21-inch Spyder RS wheels, available in different types of finish

Also finished in black are the rear diffuser and exhaust tips of the Sports exhaust

The interior features Race Tex (Alcantara) accross all contact areas, but aside from that, it's business as usual inside

Swipe up to learn more about what makes the Cayenne GTS the ideal Porsche SUV

Swapping in a V-8 in a Porsche 911 is a sacrilege, according to purists, but there are some obvious advantages when doing it on a 997 Carrera/ Carrera S

Many Porsche flat-6 engines are experiencing bore scoring and IMS failure - both expensive to fix problems, warranting an engine rebuild at $30,000

An LS3 crate motor from GM solves those issues and adds performance, and CPE has the most comprehensive kit for the purpose

CPE's LS V-8 engine swap for the Porsche 911 is an easy conversion, and costs much less than rebuilding the stock engine at a Porsche dealer

CPE's V-8 conversion includes a proprietary, single-mass flywheel

The stock Porsche 997 Carrera S made 350 hp and 295 lb-ft on the crankshaft

The new V-8 engine packs 495 hp and over 420 lb-ft

Less weight: despite almost twice the displacement, the GM V-8 engine is over 40 lbs lighter than the boxer engine

This particular Porsche, owned by "Street Bandito" also gets carbon fiber bits that would shave even more weight

Swipe up to learn more about the advantages of an LS V-8 engine swap on a 911 and how much it costs.