1972 Porsche 911 E 2.4 Targa
The Porsche 911E was the mid-range option in the E-series and F-series 911s. It benefited from the larger 2.4 engine which used a longer stroke for a total displacement of 2341 cc.
1972 Porsche 911Es had steel wheels for 1972 that were upgraded in 1973 to a 6Jx15 alloy wheel by ATS.
In Detail
| type | Series Production Car |
| built at | Stuttgart, Germany |
| engine | Flat-6 w/Dry Sump Lubrication |
| position | Rear Longitudinal |
| aspiration | Natural |
| valvetrain | Chain-Driven SOHC |
| fuel feed | Mechincal Injection |
| displacement | 2341 cc / 142.86 in³ |
| compression | 8.0:1 |
| power | 123.0 kw / 165 bhp @ 6200 rpm |
| specific output | 70.48 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 150.0 bhp per tonne |
| torque | 206 nm / 151.9 ft lbs @ 4500 rpm |
| body / frame | Unit Steel |
| driven wheels | Rear Engine / RWD |
| wheel type | Aluminum Alloy |
| front tires | 185/70-15 Michelin |
| rear tires | 185/70-15 Michelin |
| front brakes | Vented Discs w/ Vacuum Assist |
| rear brakes | Vented Discs w/ Vacuum Assist |
| front wheels | F 38.1 x 15.2 cm / 15.0 x 6.0 in |
| rear wheels | R 38.1 x 15.2 cm / 15.0 x 6.0 in |
| steering | Rack & Pinion |
| curb weight | 1100 kg / 2426 lbs |
| wheelbase | 2271 mm / 89.4 in |
| front track | 1372 mm / 54.0 in |
| rear track | 1354 mm / 53.3 in |
| length | 4127 mm / 162.5 in |
| width | 1610 mm / 63.4 in |
| height | 1321 mm / 52.0 in |
| transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| gear ratios | 3.091:1, 1.778:1, 1.217:1, 0.926:1, 0.759:1 |
| final drive | 4.428:1 |
Auction Sales History
1973 Porsche 911E 2.4 Targa 911 321 0566 – sold for $104,500 Highly optioned, matching numbers 911E Targa. Professionally restored to factory delivered specifications. Desirable end-of-the-run 2.4-liter 911.Shown at many PCA Concours events. Offered with Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, books, tools and history file. Auction Source: The Scottsdale Auction 2015 by Bonhams
1973 Porsche 911 E Targa 911.321.0526 – sold for $140,250 Concours-level restoration completed in 2012. Very well-documented, including its Porsche Certificate of Authenticity. Finished in brilliant Signal Yellow. Auction Source: 2014 Arizona by RM Auctions
1973 Porsche 911 E Targa 9113210395 – sold for $92,400 Matching-Numbers 2.4-Liter Flat Six. Major Engine-Out Service Completed in 2012. Desirable Open-Air Targa Body Style. Early Service Documentation Included. Desirably Equipped with Fuchs Wheels and Sport Seats. Ideal for Touring and Shows. Auction Source: The Scottsdale Auctions by Gooding & Company







