✦ Shifty Estimate
$78,000
- 12 months median
- $66K
- Sales, 12 months
- 6
- Original MSRP
- $73,000 · ▲ 7% since
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Chassis 993
1996 Porsche 911 Targa
1996 to 1998 · Targa
Price history
Recent sales
14 sales
1996 · Silver · 55,844 mi2026-08-25$74,294
19972026-08-14$115,500- 1997 · Black · 105,000 mi2026-07-28$48,830
- 1997 · Silver · 121,783 mi2026-03-16$42,838
- 1997 · Arctic Silver · 47,122 mi2025-12-09$99,496
1996 · Midnight Blue Metallic · 67,005 mi · manual2025-11-27$57,387- 1996 · Turquoise Metallic · 50,554 mi2025-07-16$72,355
1996 · Aventurine · 149,600 mi · manual2025-01-08$50,067
1996 · Gray · 41,000 mi · manual2024-08-06 · P-FOR-C$104,000
1996 · Gray · 82,000 mi · manual2024-07-30 · DM7$81,132
1997 · Black · 40,000 mi · manual2024-07-23 · Legendarymotorcar$121,000
1997 · Blue · 9,000 mi · manual2024-02-05 · KSP888$178,000- 1996 · Brown · 47,809 mi · manual2024-01-08 · EUROsellinc$180,000
- 1996 · Arena Red Metallic · 47,853 mi · manual2023-11-28 · WPFan911$92,000
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. Over the past 12 months, 6 have sold publicly at a median of $65,841. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $78,000. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $47,032 to $104,297, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1996 Porsche 911 Targa worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $78,000. That sits above the $65,841 median of actual sales because the median counts every car that sold, including high-mileage examples, while the estimate describes a clean, low-mileage one bought today. 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:
- $74,294Aug 25, 2026Silver · 55,844 mi
- $115,500Aug 14, 2026
- $48,830Jul 28, 2026Black · 105,000 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.