Porsche Investment Models
Porsche's have always been something special and the brand is so strong that 911's are classified as investment vehicles, but not all models are in this category and it is important if you are investing in a 911 you understand which models are going to increase in value over time.
Porsche 911 997 Investment Models
The Porsche 911 997 development programme started in around February 1999 and the variant was in production from 2004 to 2013.
The Club Coupe was released with only 50 units being made in 2006 as the Carrera S coupé with X51 Powerkit commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Porsche Club of America (PCA). This model is part of Porsche history for true collectors in the states and a rare to find for sale.
Porsche 911 997 GT3 RS Investment Model
This Porsche 997.2 GT3 RS 4.0 is undoubtedly one of the most coveted 911s of all time
The ultimate version of the ultimate driver's car, the Porsche 911 997 GT3 RS 4.0. The 4.0 litre Flat-6 engine develops a huge 500bhp is automotive engineering at its best, with each car being numbered and only 600 produced worldwide for all markets.
The 4.0 litre naturally aspirated flat-six is the last of the true ‘Mezger’ engines and these come with a six-speed manual transmission.
A GT3 RS 4.0 with less than 5,000 miles on the clock with full Porsche history is an investment like no other model.
If the UK these models fetch over £450,000 and these were £128,466 when new if you were lucky enough to be on the Porsche special list to order one.
Porsche 911 997 GT3 RS 4.0
- New Price: £128,466
- Top speed: 193mph
- 0-62mph: 3.9sec
- Kerb weight: 1360kg
- Engine type: 6cyls, 3996cc
- Power: 493bhp at 8250rpm
- Torque: 339lb ft at 5750rpm
- Gearbox: six speed manual
Porsche 911 997 GT2 RS Investment Model
Porsche's 620 BHP 911 GT2 Takes No Prisoners
The 911 997 GT2 RS is another extremely rare automotive masterpiece with 500 cars ever produced worldwide.
With 620 bhp and 700 Nm of torque and a weight saving of 70kg over the standard GT2 along with the added benefit of improved turbochargers, intercoolers, pistons and an upgraded engine management system the GT2 RS is a true monster.
In the UK 19 cars were supplied.
This twin-turbocharged 3.6-litre flat six engine drives only the rear wheels through a six-speed manual transmission and the GT2 RS is capable of speeds of up to 205mph.
Porsche 911 997 GT2 RS
- New Price: £164,107
- Top speed: 205 mph
- 0-62mph: 3.5sec
- Kerb weight: 1,438kg
- Engine type: 6cyls, 3600cc
- Power: 620bhp at 6500rpm
- Torque: 516lb ft at 2250-5500rpm
- Gearbox: six speed manual
Porsche 911 991 Investment Models
The Porsche 911 991 variant was produced from 2011 to 2019 as a replacement to successful 997 and was one of the biggest development steps in the history of the 911 built on an entirely new platform, only the third since the original 911 launched in 1963.
Production of the 991 generation ended on December 20, 2019, with 233,540 units produced.
This variant was important to Porsche the one-millionth 911 was also built as part of the 991 generation.
Porsche 911 991 50th Anniversary Edition Investment Model
The 991 produced more birthday / anniversary special models and Porsche celebrated the 50th anniversary in 2013 with an exclusively equipped limited edition model, of which only 1,963 examples were built.
Porsche 911 991 Turbo S GB Exclusive Edition Investment Model
The first Porsche 911 Turbo was produced in 1974 and in 1986, Porsche Exclusive was born as the first department dedicated exclusively to the manufacture and customization of unique units of Porsche models. In 2014 these two denominations come together to pay tribute to the success of the 911 Turbo, 40 years of turbocharged engines that have played the most important part of the Porsche timeline.
For the UK market only, a GB Edition was prodcued at the exclusive factory called the Porsche 911 991 Turbo S Exclusive GB Edition with only 40 units ever made making this a very special car for RHD markets globally. Built to celebrate the four decades since the arrival of the legendary Porsche 930 and being the 991 this variant is huge in terms of Porsche's historical marking.
Porsche 911 991 R Investment Model
Porsche launched the 991 GT3 and GT3 RS with only a dual-clutch automatic transmission in the PDK form which is an amazing gearbox that matches the 911 perfectly. They then release the 911 R which is a GT3 without all of the aero, and more powerful than the GT3 RS engine and to top things off fitted a manual transmission making this 991 a very special car indeed.
Porsche collectors and fans know of the 1973 RS but rarely understood was the 1967 R which raced in the Tour de France and Targa Florio.