While it likely won't be remembered as fondly as some of its predecessors - at least not for now - the 991 generation of 911 was distinguished by significant developments to Porsche's rear-engined icon. It introduced electric steering for the first time, alongside the seven-speed manual gearbox, turbocharged Carrera engines, four-wheel steering and a host of other evolutionary features. Don't forget, either, that this was the 911 around for the 50th anniversary year, the generation that saw a 911 lap the Nordschleife in less than seven minutes and the one which crashed the internet with a PDK-only GT3. Then resuscitated it with the second coming...
As seen here, the last 991 to be made is, fittingly enough, a Speedster, as production will now ramp up further for the additional 992 models which are just round the corner. To mark the car's passing, it seemed appropriate to peruse the Porsche classifieds to see which 991s are available for what kind of money; this is a model range that spans everything from £40k C2s to £400k GT2s, so plenty to consider. And plenty to lust after, too, despite one or two less than inspiring variants.
Entry point to the near-400 991 Carreras currently on PH is just over £40k for a 3.4-litre, 350hp Carrera 2; it's seldom that the least powerful, cheapest version is especially tempting, though it's hard to deny the appeal of choosing your own gears and having nearly 8,000 revs to play with. A 400hp Carrera S with sensible mileage starts at £45,000.
While never 911s for the purists, the 991 cabrios and Targas closed the gap yet further to the hard-top in this generation. While in fact even heavier than the soft-top, the Targa was arguably the more glamorous car to look at, reinstating the classic look and not just offering a big sunroof as had become Targa tradition. Favourable reception has ensured strong residuals, too - you'll need at least £65k.
As with many other Porsches, the GTS 991s proved to be very desirable, particularly those versions before the introduction of turbocharged Carreras. While not as revered as their 997 counterparts, expect a nicely specced GTS like this £72k example to be a wise investment in the coming years - 911s like that aren't going to happen again.
Those turbocharged Carreras, while a significant step change for the 911, were beautifully executed and generally well received. Those cars are now available from a little less than £60,000 for the 370hp Carrera, again with a host of derivatives from which to select from: coupe, cabrio, Targa, rear-drive, four-wheel drive, GTS and so on.
And while the 420hp Carrera S is available from £65,000, it would be hard to dismiss the appeal of a Carrera T, the more driver-focussed 991 based around the Carrera and introduced in 2017. A few choice tweaks made it that little more desirable, and this manual T - with just 3,000 miles recorded - looks pretty sweet at £75k.
Problem being then, of course, that you're into full Turbo territory; £70k buys one of the earliest, 520hp 991 Turbos, which seems conspicuously good value for the performance on offer. The best Turbo experience, however, came with the 991.2 facelift, with used values and availability reflecting that; if you can find one, a later Turbo S will still command six figures. Oh yes, and for those wanting the ultimate in 991-era 911 Turboness, set aside more than a quarter of a million for an Exclusive Series... See that point about choice?
Anyway, that's more than enough 911s for now, before getting into the myriad Motorsport editions - we'll be here until the 992 GT3 comes out. The point to take from a brief investigation is that there are 991s for almost all tastes, including those manuals that were conspicuously rare during the car's lifespan. That's only going to become more noticeable as the 992 evolves - best get in while it's still possible, and before the manual 911 becomes as coveted as the air-cooled 911...
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