{"id":241114,"date":"2016-04-25T08:13:09","date_gmt":"2016-04-25T08:13:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.supercars.net\/blog\/?p=241114"},"modified":"2024-12-12T23:47:24","modified_gmt":"2024-12-12T23:47:24","slug":"1972%e2%86%921973-porsche-911-s-2-4-targa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/1972%e2%86%921973-porsche-911-s-2-4-targa\/","title":{"rendered":"1972 &#8211; 1973 Porsche 911 S 2.4 Targa"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>1972\u21921973 Porsche 911 S 2.4 Targa<\/h1>\n<p><span id=\"intelliTXT\">The final early 911S befitted from Porsche&#8217;s 2.4-liter engine the the long-wheel-base body. As such it is one the final classic 911s before the 2.7 came out in 1973.\u00a0<\/span>Visually, the 2.4 range received a new chin on the front valence that was standard on the 911S and optional for the rest of the range. The S model had slight larger 6Jx15 Fuchs alloy wheels over the other models.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/1972%e2%86%921973-porsche-911-s-2-4-targa\/1972_porsche_911s24targa-0-1024\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-241126\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-241126 size-full\" title=\"1972\u21921973 Porsche 911 S 2.4 Targa\" src=\"http:\/\/supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1972_Porsche_911S24Targa-0-1024.jpg\" alt=\"1972\u21921973 Porsche 911 S 2.4 Targa\" width=\"\" height=\"\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>In Detail<\/h3>\n<table class=\"cardetails\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">type<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">Series Production Car<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">production years<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">1972 &#8211; 1973<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">built at<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">Stuttgart, Germany<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">predeccesor<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/cars\/1563.html\">1970 Porsche 911 S 2.2 Coup\u00e9<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"boldlabel\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">engine<\/td>\n<td class=\"boldvalue\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">Flat-6 w\/Dry Sump Lubrication<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">position<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">Rear Longitudinal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">aspiration<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">Natural<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">valvetrain<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">Chain-Driven SOHC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">fuel feed<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">Bosch Mechanical Fuel Injection<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">displacement<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">2341 cc \/ 142.86 in\u00b3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">compression<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">8.5:1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">power<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">141.7 kw \/ 190 bhp @ 6500 rpm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">specific output<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">81.16 bhp per litre<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">bhp\/weight<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">180.95 bhp per tonne<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">torque<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">216 nm \/ 159.3 ft lbs @ 5200 rpm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"boldlabel\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">body \/ frame<\/td>\n<td class=\"boldvalue\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">Unit Steel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">driven wheels<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">Rear Engine \/ RWD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">wheel type<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">Aluminum Alloy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">front tires<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">185\/70-15 Michelin<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">rear tires<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">185\/70-15 Michelin<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">front brakes<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">Vented Discs w\/ Vacuum Assist<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">rear brakes<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">Vented Discs w\/ Vacuum Assist<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">front wheels<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">F 38.1 x 15.2 cm \/ 15.0 x 6.0 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">rear wheels<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">R 38.1 x 15.2 cm \/ 15.0 x 6.0 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">steering<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">Rack &amp; Pinion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">curb weight<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">1050 kg \/ 2315 lbs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">wheelbase<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">2271 mm \/ 89.4 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">front track<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">1372 mm \/ 54.0 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">rear track<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">1354 mm \/ 53.3 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">length<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">4172 mm \/ 164.3 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">width<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">1610 mm \/ 63.4 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">height<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">1321 mm \/ 52.0 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">transmission<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">5-Speed Manual<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">gear ratios<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">3.091:1, 1.778:1, 1.217:1, 0.926:1, 0.759:1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">final drive<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">4.428:1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"boldlabel\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">top speed<\/td>\n<td class=\"boldvalue\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">~231.7 kph \/ 144.0 mph<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">0 &#8211; 60 mph<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">~7.8 seconds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">0 &#8211; 100 mph<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">~19.7 seconds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">0 &#8211; 1\/4 mile<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">~15.5 seconds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h4>Auction Sales History<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/1972%e2%86%921973-porsche-911-s-2-4-targa\/1109263-1024\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-241128\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-241128 size-full\" title=\"1972\u21921973 Porsche 911 S 2.4 Targa\" src=\"http:\/\/supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1109263-1024.jpg\" alt=\"1972\u21921973 Porsche 911 S 2.4 Targa\" width=\"\" height=\"\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/Pics?viewCarPic=y&amp;source=carGal&amp;carID=6311&amp;pgID=1&amp;pID=1109263\">1973 Porsche 911S 2.4 Targa 9113310054<\/a> &#8211; sold for $176,000<\/b> Matching numbers example. Professionally restored by marque experts. Desirable end-of-the-run 2.4-Liter 911S. Great entry for high-speed rallies such as the Copperstate 1000. Offered with extensive history file and factory records.<br \/>\n<b>Auction Source: <\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/gallery\/119513\/3261\/1.html\">2015 Quail Lodge Auction by Bonhams<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/1972%e2%86%921973-porsche-911-s-2-4-targa\/1098832-1024\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-241131\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-241131 size-full\" title=\"1972\u21921973 Porsche 911 S 2.4 Targa\" src=\"http:\/\/supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1098832-1024.jpg\" alt=\"1972\u21921973 Porsche 911 S 2.4 Targa\" width=\"\" height=\"\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/Pics?viewCarPic=y&amp;source=carGal&amp;carID=6311&amp;pgID=1&amp;pID=1098832\">1972 Porsche 911 2.4 S Targa<\/a> &#8211; sold for $132,000<\/b> Remarkably Pure, Unrestored Early 911 S. Powerful 2.4-Liter Mechanical Specifications. Handsome Original Color Scheme. Factory Options Include Air-Conditioning and Fog Lights. Offered with Owner\u2019s Manual and Tool Kit.\u00a0<b>Auction Source: <\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/gallery\/119513\/3212\/1.html\">The Scottsdale Auctions 2015 by Gooding &amp; Company<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/1972%e2%86%921973-porsche-911-s-2-4-targa\/1093605-1024\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-241136\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-241136 size-full\" title=\"1972\u21921973 Porsche 911 S 2.4 Targa\" src=\"http:\/\/supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1093605-1024.jpg\" alt=\"1972\u21921973 Porsche 911 S 2.4 Targa\" width=\"\" height=\"\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/Pics?viewCarPic=y&amp;source=carGal&amp;carID=6311&amp;pgID=1&amp;pID=1093605\">1972 Porsche 911 S 2.4 Targa 9112310988<\/a> &#8211; sold for $242,000<\/b> A matching-number 911 S Targa. Recent bare-metal, nut-and-bolt restoration completed by marque experts. A highly desirable model in attractive colors. Known history from new. Includes Certificate of Authenticity.\u00a0<b>Auction Source: <\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/gallery\/119513\/3170\/1.html\">2014 Monterey by RM Auctions<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/1972%e2%86%921973-porsche-911-s-2-4-targa\/1072789-1024\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-241142\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-241142 size-full\" title=\"1972\u21921973 Porsche 911 S 2.4 Targa\" src=\"http:\/\/supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1072789-1024.jpg\" alt=\"1972\u21921973 Porsche 911 S 2.4 Targa\" width=\"\" height=\"\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/Pics?viewCarPic=y&amp;source=carGal&amp;carID=6311&amp;pgID=1&amp;pID=1072789\">1972 Porsche 911 S Targa 9112310026<\/a> &#8211; sold for $93,500<\/b> Desirable, early-production E-series narrow-body 911. Engine uprated to 2.7 Carrera RS specification. Stunning black finish with factory sports seats. An outstanding driver\u2019s car.\u00a0<b>Auction Source: <\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/gallery\/119513\/3023\/1.html\">2013 Monterey Auction by RM Auctions<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1972\u21921973 Porsche 911 S 2.4 Targa The final early 911S befitted from Porsche&#8217;s 2.4-liter engine the the long-wheel-base body. As such it is one the final classic 911s before the 2.7 came out in 1973.\u00a0Visually, the 2.4 range received a new chin on the front valence that was standard on the 911S and optional for the rest of the range. The S model had slight larger 6Jx15 Fuchs alloy wheels over the other models. &nbsp; In Detail type Series Production [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":241131,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2187,9348,17105,16906],"tags":[3919,6833,13061,17106,89,18837,22692,6577,3953,6559],"class_list":["post-241114","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-1970s","category-guides","category-model-guides-production-cars","category-porsche","tag-1970s","tag-1970s-cars","tag-car-profiles","tag-model-guides-production-cars","tag-porsche","tag-porsche-911","tag-porsche-911-f-series","tag-porsche-911-model-in-depth","tag-early-years-1963-1973","tag-porsche-model-in-depth"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>1972 - 1973 Porsche 911 S 2.4 Targa<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/1972\u21921973-porsche-911-s-2-4-targa\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"1972 - 1973 Porsche 911 S 2.4 Targa\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"1972\u21921973 Porsche 911 S 2.4 Targa The final early 911S befitted from Porsche&#8217;s 2.4-liter engine the the long-wheel-base body. 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