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Taking a nominal £75,000-£90,000 bracket, the wouldbe GTS buyer has other worthwhile 911 options.

991.2 GTS

The first 3.0 turbo GTS 911 has twin blowers and produces 450bhp. The greater torque spread over the naturally aspirated car is noticeable, but for purists seeking that wild, intoxicating rush to the red line, perhaps less appealing. Portsmouth OPC has a rare 2018 manual 3.0 C2 at £88,000.

997.2 Turbo

The best of the ‘post-mezger’

997 Turbos fall into the £70,00080,000 category. At this price expect an impeccable, low-mileage 2011 example from a reputable specialist such as Cridfords or Steve Bull. A fast, endearingly classic 911 and the last 911 Turbo with a manual gearbox option.

997 GT3

The final analogue 911, at around £100,000 for a high-ish mileage example, the 997.2 GT3 is a serious driver’s car. More demanding than a 991 GTS and more weekend hobby than everyday 911, like most specially produced 911s the GT3 is probably the better investment.

992 C2S

The 992 C2S is both faster and marginally more economical than the naturally aspirated 3.8 GTS. 2019 C2SS are still at the top end of 991.1 GTS pricing, but will depreciate rather more quickly than the more special and individual GTS.