Lot 3327T: 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS

Great question! The Carrera 4 GTS vs the RWD Carrera GTS is a fascinating debate. Here’s how they stack up:

Performance Trade-off

• Weight: The C4 GTS carries about 265 lbs more (1,560kg vs 1,440kg with PDK)
• Acceleration: Surprisingly, the C4 is faster — 0-60 in roughly 3.8s vs 4.0s for the RWD, thanks to that AWD traction off the line
• Handling: The RWD purists will tell you the non-AWD car feels more playful and “analog” — tail-out fun when you want it. The C4 offers massive grip but slightly less of that classic 911 rear-biased feel

Rarity & Collectibility
The C4 GTS is actually the rarer bird — only ~1,600 were built worldwide (2011-2012 only) vs ~2,800 RWD GTS models. Many consider the C4 GTS the ultimate 997.2 configuration: naturally aspirated 408hp, AWD confidence, and widebody presence.

Market Reality Recent C4 GTS cabriolet PDK sales have been in the $63k-$74k range, while this car is asking $119,995 — that’s well above the market. That said, the RWD GTS can command higher premiums too; I spotted a manual RWD cabriolet at $149,900 with just 9k miles.

The Verdict With a convertible/automatic car in New York, I’d argue the C4 makes more sense than the RWD — you get year-round usability in Northeast weather, plus that launch shove. But at $119k, this specific car is priced at a significant premium to recent sales. If you’re cross-shopping, you’d want to see that rare color combo, exceptional maintenance history, or ultra-low miles to justify the spread over other C4s.

Want to see what else is out there? Check the Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet market. Can I help you find similar cars?