1992 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Targa Five-Speed

Description

The long-awaited successor to the “G-Series” Porsche 911 debuted in 1989 wearing form-fitting body-color bumpers and Porsche declaring it “85 percent new.” Offered in three different body styles (Coupe, Targa, and Cabriolet) and with two different drive configurations, the highly desirable sporting Coupe with its iconic roofline retailed for $60,700. All normally aspirated 911s featured Porsche’s world-famous 3.6-liter flat-six. With its smooth, steady power delivery and raspy engine note, it produced a healthy 247 horsepower and 229 lb-ft of torque. Naturally, the automotive press was enamored; Car and Driver stated it is “... the ultimate production Porsche.”  

Once overlooked in the collector market for some time, the 964-generation 911 is now properly recognized as highly collectible and a significant development of the air-cooled, rear-engine platform, which would come to an end with the succeeding 993-generation just a few years later. And the Targa, offering both all-weather comfort and open-air pleasure, may be the most versatile of the 911 series. 

Highlights 

• Finished in Black Metallic (M9Y) with satin black Targa bar 

• Trimmed in Porsche Classic Cognac leather with Pepita inserts 

• Powered by a 3.6-liter flat-six rated at 247-horsepower 

• Equipped with a Getrag G50 five-speed manual transmission 

Features 

• Upgraded with: 

  • Two-piece 18-inch Signature Flagship ONE wheels 

  • Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires (2020 and 2024 date codes) 

  • Fister exhaust system 

  • Lowered suspension with adjustable Öhlins coilovers  

  • Cross drilled rotors

  • Stainless steel brake lines

  • Fully rebuilt calipers with OEM Brembo pistons

  • LED headlights 

  • LED fog lights with Turbo S-style ducts 

  • MOMO Indy steering wheel  

  • Kenwood stereo with Bluetooth 

  • Kicker subwoofer mounted behind the driver seat 

 Known Imperfections 

• The CARFAX Vehicle History Report notes on 31 March 2020: “Damage reported: minor damage” and “Minor damage is usually cosmetic, including dents or scratches to the vehicle body.” 

Included 

• Keys 

• All books and records

• Original tool kit

• Cobra bucket seats upholstered to match interior

• Original interior (door cards, airbag wheel, passenger airbag, rear seats)

• Glass Targa roof panel

• Original wheels and tires

• Original headlights

 Ownership History 

The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places this six owner 1992 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 in New Jersey under original ownership for 26 years. It has subsequently been in Tennessee, New Jersey again, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Missouri, and since May 2024, Texas.    The consignor acquired the Porsche in 2024, stating, “it was subsequently refurbished with work that included resealing the engine, replacing the flywheel and clutch, replacing the suspension bushings, brake lines and pads, and retrimming the interior. The body seals were also replaced under current ownership. The Carfax report notes a mileage inconsistency in September 2024 which is thought to be the result of a clerical error.”