✦ Shifty Estimate
$109,200
- all time median
- $113K
- Sales, all time
- 6
- Original MSRP
- $73,000 · ▲ 50% since
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Chassis 993
1996 Porsche 911 Targa
1996 to 1998 · Targa
Price history
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Specifications
- Engine
- Flat-6, 3.6L
- Power
- 285 hp
- Torque
- 251 lb-ft
- 0 to 60
- 5.2s
- Top speed
- 168 mph
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Curb weight
- 2,998 lb
- Original MSRP
- $73,000
- Designer
- Tony Hatter
Common questions
How much does a Porsche 911 Targa cost?
A 1996 Porsche 911 Targa cost $73,000 new. Across every sale we have on file, 6 have sold publicly at a median of $112,500. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $109,200. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $92,820 to $125,580, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1996 Porsche 911 Targa worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $109,200. We rate confidence medium: 6 public sales in a year is a thin market, and the spread between them is wide.
What has a Porsche 911 Targa sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $104,000Aug 6, 2024Gray · 41,000 mi
- $81,132Jul 30, 2024Gray · 82,000 mi
- $121,000Jul 23, 2024Black · 40,000 mi
The 993 Targa stands as the final air-cooled 911 variant and arguably the most beautiful. Tony Hatter's refined design eliminated the awkward proportions of earlier Targas, creating a sleek profile that flows seamlessly from nose to tail. The 3.6-liter flat-six produced a robust 285 horsepower, making it significantly more potent than its predecessors while retaining that distinctive air-cooled soundtrack. With only three model years of production, 993 Targas are considerably rarer than their Coupe and Cabriolet siblings. The sliding glass roof mechanism was more sophisticated than previous generations, offering genuine open-air driving without compromising structural integrity. As the last of the air-cooled breed, values have skyrocketed, with pristine examples now commanding six-figure sums. The 993 Targa represents the end of an era—pure, analog, and increasingly precious.