- Final Targa 4 GTS model with pure combustion engine sells well over sticker.
- A 3.0-liter twin-turbo flat-six with 473 hp and 420 lb-ft of torque does the job.
- Sale signals rising collector interest in non-hybrid 911s ahead of hybrid transition.
The Porsche 911 Targa may not have a Turbo, GT, or RS badge, but the value of this example shows that modern Targa models may turn into collector’s cars in the not-too-distant future. Despite this being a 2024 model with ~6,000 miles on the clock, it traded hands for almost $18,000 over its MSRP.
Perhaps the most important reason why this 911 Targa 4 GTS sold for so much is that it is a non-hybridized model. The updated 992.2 911 GTS models, including the Targa, now come standard with Porsche’s trick T-Hybrid system, and while it adds an impressive amount of performance, some enthusiasts probably think it messes with the purity of the car.
By comparison, the 3.0-liter twin-turbo flat-six of this model is a proven performer, delivering 473 hp and 420 lb-ft of torque. Oh, and it also has a seven-speed manual.
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The spec of this car is also gorgeous. It’s finished in a $13,150 Gulf Blue that accentuates the lines and curves of the beloved sports car perfectly, over a $17,000 Manufaktur Cognac leather interior. It also sits on 20- and 21-inch wheels from a 911 Turbo S and has yellow brake calipers. Contrasting the Gulf Blue paint is a black front splitter, black air vent shrouds, the black targa top, and the black engine cover and rear bumper.
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Then there’s the interior. It rocks the heated and ventilated 18-way adaptive Sport Plus seats, a Bose audio system, a heated steering wheel, and the Sport Chrono package.
For 911 and sports car enthusiasts in general, a Targa 4 GTS is just about perfect. It can double as a superb canyon carver and a comfortable cruiser for long journeys. Heck, it could even be used as a daily driver. If we had the money, that’s exactly what we’d use it for.
