10 most expensive Porsche models in history

Porsche's glorious sporting success is also reflected in the value of the company's most valuable vehicles in its history. In fact, nine of the German brand's ten most expensive models are race cars, and the only street car is an adapted version of the one that won the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Many of the protagonists of this car gallery have won important races around the world, both on and off the track. At the auctions of recent years, the most exclusive Porsche models have ceased to compete and are gradually leaving for the richest collections in the world.

Porsche 908/03 (1970) - 3,21 million euros

In tenth place in the ranking is the Porsche 908/03, which weighs only 500 kilograms. The most expensive copy was bought in 2017 in the United States for 3,21 million euros. This is the 003 chassis that won second place in the 1000 Nürburgring 1970 km. It is powered by a 8 hp, 350-cylinder, air-cooled boxer engine. After careful restoration, the vehicle is in excellent condition and has in fact won several awards in recent elegance competitions.

Porsche 907 Longtail (1968) – 3,26 million euros

This is the model that defended the colors of the German brand in endurance racing in the late 60s, dominated by Ford and Ferrari, with good results. The 907 Longtail has an enclosed, profiled cab and is one of only two in existence out of 8 produced. In particular, it is chassis 005, which in 1968 won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in its category. This justifies the price at which it was bought in 2014 in the US. Engine - 2,2-liter 8-cylinder boxer with 270 hp.

Porsche RS Spyder (2007) – €4,05 million

The youngest Porsche in this ranking is the 2007 RS Spyder, the last of six built for the season and first appeared at auction in 2018, where it sold for € 4,05 million. The car in the LMP2 category retains a flawless "naked" carbon body, as well as a naturally aspirated 3,4-liter V8 engine with 510 hp.

Porsche 935 (1979) - 4,34 million euros

A new step back in time is a 935 Porsche 1979 bought at auction in 2016 for 4,34 million euros. This is a model with a very successful racing career. He finished second at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1979 and went on to win the Daytona and the Zebring. The model is a racing evolution of the Porsche 911 Turbo (930) developed by Kremer Racing. It is equipped with a 3,1-liter flat-six biturbo engine developing about 760 hp.

Porsche 718 RS 60 (1960) – 4,85 million euros

With this Porsche 718 RS 60, we are approaching the €5 million mark. This two-seater model with adjustable windshield is one of four produced by Porsche during the 1960 season and sold at auction in 2015. The engine of this little gem is a 1,5-litre, four-cylinder, double-camshaft flat-four that develops over 170 hp.

Porsche 911 GT1 Stradale (1998) – €5,08 million

It is the only street car on the list that goes from being a simple 911 (993) to a "monster" capable of winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans. It is also the only one of 20 passenger 911 GT1s released for homologation, painted in the classic Arctic Silver color and with a range of only 7900 kilometers at the time of sale in 2017. The six-cylinder 3,2-liter turbocharged engine develops 544 horsepower, which allows the sports car to reach over 300 km / h.

Porsche 959 París-Dakar (1985) - 5,34 million euros

In the racing history of the German brand, one cannot fail to mention the rally. A good example of this is the 959 Porsche 1985 París-Dakar, which sold for € 5,34 million. This model of Group B, transformed for riding through the desert, is one of seven officially designed examples and one of two in private collections in the mythical Rothmans.

Porsche 550 (1956) - 5,41 million euros

Known as the model in which young actor James Dean died in 1955, the Porsche 550 made history as one of the 1950s racing cars. The most expensive of them all was auctioned in 2016 for 5,41 million euros after many successes in various competitions in the United States. This racing sports car is powered by a 1,5-liter four-cylinder engine producing 110 hp.

Porsche 956 (1982) - 9,09 million euros

Second in the ranking is the Porsche 956, one of the most iconic, technologically advanced and most successful endurance vehicles in motorsport history. Aerodynamically ahead of its time, it develops 630 hp. thanks to the 2,6-liter six-cylinder engine and develops a speed of more than 360 km / h. The classic, worthy of its place in the most prestigious museums, won the "24 Hours of Le Mans" in 1983.

Porsche 917 K (1970) - 12,64 million euros

The king of the ranking is 917. In particular, the 917 K “short tail” of 1970, which in 2017 was sold for an incredible 12,64 million euros. This number, chassis number 024, was used in the movie Le Mans starring Steve McQueen. This is a very exclusive car of which only 59 units were produced, equipped with a 5-liter 12-cylinder boxer engine with 630 hp. Therefore, it is not surprising that it develops 360 km / h.