EVERY GENERATION OF THE PORSCHE 911 RANKED BY WHAT THEY ARE WORTH TODAY

The Porsche 911 is not just regarded as a sports car, it is regarded as the sports car. Its ability to remain fundamentally unchanged despite the effects of the ever-growing automotive history is truly fascinating. The rear-mounted flat-six is living proof of this. Production of the 911 began back in 1964, with the intent of replacing the old-school Porsche 356. Throughout its existence, the Porsche 911 has won an uncountable sum of races around the world, some of which are still taking place today.

Over its eight remarkable generations, the 911 cemented itself as the benchmark for many other sports cars. Due to the many variants, the 911 can come in, there is bound to be one for every budget. Whether you want to attack every apex on tough tracks or are in the mood for a Sunday drive, the 911 is the car for the task. Its predictability along with its ability to hold its value so well makes it one of the best choices on the market.

While even the newer models are reminiscent of the original 911 from 60 years ago, the model has seen numerous updates over the decades, both small and big. Here is every generation of the Porsche 911 ranked by price. It is important to note that the prices provided are an overall average and may vary significantly for every variant.

Porsche 911 996 (1997- 2004)

Average Used Selling Price $45,600

Two huge influences contributed towards shaping the 996 911. Porsche had hired consultants from Toyota, who then came up with somewhat radical ways of streamlining the design and manufacturing processes. Going into the 21st century, Porsche realized that it could not keep adopting the '60s mentality that had been used on previous 911 models, along with the outdated air-cooled engine.

Their initial solution was to not only re-design the timeless 911 but to also add a more affordable model to the market, the Porsche Boxster. The models were also powered by a newly designed water-cooled flat-six engine dubbed the M96. During the 1997 debut, it was revealed that the 996 shared a lot of characteristics and parts with its cheaper model.

The Boxster was introduced in 1996. But even then, the 996 was safer, lighter, and roomier than the previous 993. It also featured a sturdier chassis with more power, featuring a 3.4-liter flat-six that made 296 horsepower that could be coupled to either a six-speed manual or a five-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission. The 996 will forever go down in Porsche's history as the first car to redefine the 911 chassis. It was also the model that helped the Stuttgart-based manufacturer come out of what seemed to be bankruptcy.

Porsche 911 997 (2004-2011)

Average Used Selling Price $85,000

The previous works of the 996 model have carried over a lot onto the Porsche 997. However, it has been reworked extensively, featuring bolder bodywork, a wider stance, an improved interior, and a reworked transmission. The 997 also triggered many sub-variants of the model to come about, namely the Carrera S, which featured a 3.8-liter flat-six making 355 horsepower instead of the base model's engine.

It was around the year 2000 when electronic chassis control started to be a prominent feature in the 911 lineup. Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) brought about adaptive dampers that could offer firm or soft settings. The 997 benefited from this, gaining the PASM along with an optional sportier exhaust. Porsche also offered the Sports Chrono package with the 997, and it included an analog clock inside the cabin that doubled as a stopwatch, as well as Sport driving mode. This mode featured more aggressive throttle and chassis settings on command, a revolutionary feature at that time.

The 997 marked the beginning of a new strategic method invited by Porsche, one which is still in use today. Porsche offers a variety of models for any imaginable case or scenario. The 997 generation saw a multitude of variants, including the Carrera and Carrera S, Targa 4 and 4S as well as the GT division later on in the decade.

Porsche 911 G-Series (1974-1989)

Average Used Selling Price $90,000

The early 1970s' saw a lot of new safety and emission regulations take place. Despite this, the 911 was about to receive its biggest update yet. These changes were mostly visual, featuring impact-absorbing bumpers, courtesy of U.S. safety regulations. The bonnet also had to be shortened to satisfy the same needs, and as a result, the original 911 model became known as the only "long-hood" variant among enthusiasts.

The engine grew to a standard 2.7-liter, gaining a new Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection system in the process. The base 911 models have also slightly changed around the time frame, the base model now being the 911 2.7, after which came the bigger 911 S and the flagship 911 Carrerra. The Porsche 911 G-Series saw the homologation of the 911 Carrerra RS 3.0, an extremely rare car that is immensely sought after today. Only 109 examples were ever made, 50 of which were converted into RSR race cars.

Porsche 911 993 (1994-1998)

Average Used Selling Price $120,000

Porsche entered the nineties the wrong way. The global economy at the time was going through a recession, and the manufacturer had not released a new car since the 1974 G-Body. Despite all these things, and despite the serious amount of cash it was lacking, Porsche came out to wow the world with the 993 in '94.

An all-aluminum, sleek chassis that featured brand-new multi-link rear suspension brought the 911 back to its reputation. The air-cooled M64 engine was still present here from the previous generation, but along with the increased track width and improved six-speed transmission, the 993 was a massive step forward for Porsche's 911. This particular model is a favorite for tuning.

The original 911 (1964-1973)

Average Used Selling Price $120,000

Porsche knew deep down that their flagship sports car at the time, the 356, was quickly becoming outdated and slow. The 1963 Frankfurt motor show saw the first successor of the old-school 356, dubbed the Porsche 901. This vehicle retained the previous model's seat layout but brought a much sleeker appearance, along with a custom-made McPherson strut front suspension. The most important difference, however, was the new air-cooled OHC flat-six that was set to replace the old four-cylinder pushrod.

Production of the 901 quickly ceased after Peugeot threatened legal action over the model name. They claimed any three-digit car model name that happened to have a zero in the middle, and so the 901 only featured 60 or so cars. This is how Porsche came up with the legendary 911 tagline.

During the seventies, Porsche decided to increase the engine capacity of all its models, including the 911. The first instance was in 1970, when the engine capacity grew from 2.0-liter to 2.2-liter, only to be upgraded again two years later to 2.4-liter. Today, sought-after examples of the original are not cheap in the slightest, as they can skyrocket to unpredictably high prices.

Porsche 911 991 (2012-2019)

Average Used Selling Price $170,000

The 991 model was almost as radical as the 1997 996. Coming in with a re-shaped, all-new longer aluminum body, Porsche was finally able to move the engine closer to the center of the chassis to achieve better overall balance. Porsche had also decided to switch from hydraulic steering to electric assist, a feature that helped Porsche in its quest to eradicate any unnecessary weight. The seven-speed automatic, similar to the in-house PDK special, was now the standard transmission among the 911 lineup.

Having debuted in 2012, the 911 initially came about with rear-wheel drive. All-wheel drive variants became available the following year. Porsche's ethos behind the new 991 was to create a friendlier and more predictable driving experience than the previous 997 gen. The manufacturer achieved this through stripping down even more weight, while not losing that 911 feel or demeanor. One of the most memorable cars to come out under the 991 is the Porsche GT2 RS, a limited-edition 690 horsepower machine that is very costly to come by nowadays.

Porsche 911 964 (1989-1994)

Average Used Selling Price $180,000

The 964 marked the quarter of a century in production for the 911, and as a result, it got long-awaited upgrades. The 1989 964 featured a new 3.6-liter flat-six engine and a new coil-spring suspension system that replaced the old torsion bar setup. For the first time in the history of 911s, the 964 boasted modern features such as ABS, power steering, and even an active rear spoiler. However, 1989 only saw one model of the 964 rollout, the Carrera 4.

But, in 1990, the updated Carrera 2 model was being carried out, and with it came this futuristic thing called an automatic gearbox, or what we know today as Porsche's Tiptronic. The engine underwent a few modifications across the span of three years, but Porsche settled for the 1993 powerplant. The reworked 3.3-liter flat-six engine was capable of producing 320 horsepower and 330 pound-feet of torque, numbers which took the world by storm in the early '90s.

Porsche 911 992 (2020-Present)

MSRP From $114,400 To $290,000

The 992 is a heavily updated version of the 991, but it shares the same structural underpinnings. The revised engine and bodywork (with special attention to aerodynamics) along with the all-new interior made the 992 feel like an entirely new car, all while still having 911 DNA. Having debuted in 2020, it is still one of the more refined sports cars on the market.

The wide-body fenders that were previously exclusive to the Carerra 4 are now a standard feature, along with the modified magnesium staggered wheels. The engines have also been slightly tweaked, achieving more power across a wider RPM range. Porsche's new eight-speed PDK now comes standard on all the new-gen 911's, but S models receive the exclusive revised seven-speed from the 991.

The 992 has already hosted an impressive magnitude of potent cars, from their flagship Turbo S to the track-focused GT models. Only time will reveal what other engineering gems Porsche will release under the 911 badge.

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