Top 5 Investment 2026: Why Elferspot Is Backing the 997.2 Turbo Manual
The specialist magazine Elferspot lists the 997.2 Turbo manual among its five best Porsche investments for 2026 – at number 3. What's behind it, and what you need to know about predictions like these.
When it comes to Porsche as an investment, Elferspot is one of the most widely read addresses in the German-speaking world. Which makes what the magazine published in late 2025 for 2026 all the more remarkable: the 997.2 Turbo with a manual gearbox sits on the list of the top 5 Porsche investment tips for 2026 – at number 3.12
That's exactly the car this entire site revolves around. Let's take a look at how Elferspot justifies the placement – and how seriously you should take a forecast like this.
The complete list
So it's clear what company our Turbo is keeping:12
| Rank | Model | Elferspot's brief rationale |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Porsche 987 Cayman R | Only 1,621 units, prices approaching list price again |
| 2 | Porsche 914 | Four-cylinder under €25,000, +15–20% over the past year |
| 3 | Porsche 997.2 Turbo (manual) | Last manual Turbo, very rare, rising |
| 4 | Porsche 911 T (F-model) | Classic entry point cheaper than it's been in a long time |
| 5 | Porsche 997 GT2 | Steady 3–5% p.a. since 2019, "like a good bond" |
Elferspot's rationale for number 3
The magazine essentially names four points:12
- Last of its kind. The 997.2 Turbo is the last 911 Turbo that could be ordered with a six-speed manual. Every Turbo since is PDK-only.
- Rarity. Only around 15–20% of 997.2 Turbo production was specified as a manual (Elferspot roughly estimates 750–1,000 cars; our own research shows that with only about 400–550, it's actually significantly fewer). The Turbo S was PDK-only anyway.
- Already visible premium. According to Elferspot, PDK models cost around €85,000–120,000, while manuals already trend toward €140,000 – even as a Cabriolet.
- Character & demand. Already one of the most sought-after water-cooled 911s, with a stable to rising value outlook.
These arguments line up with what we've independently gathered on this site – from the manual premium over the Turbo S to the extreme scarcity in the European supply.
Staying honest: what a forecast like this is worth (and what it isn't)
As pleasing as the pick is, integrity demands some context:
- It's an opinion, not a fact. Elferspot itself explicitly writes that the article is "highly speculative and not investment advice."1 An editorial forecast is not a promise.
- A second, often misquoted point: Some claim the 997.2 Turbo is on the Hagerty Bull Market List 2026. That is not true – the only Porsche there is the Carrera GT.3 What's correct is only this: the guiding theme of the 2026 Hagerty list is "the final chapter of the analog era" – and thematically the manual Turbo fits it perfectly. But it is not listed (yet?). That's a distinction worth knowing.
- Other market observers support the direction: the model wiki 997dot2.com rates the Turbo manual as "Tier 2: Strong Investment Grade."4
Conclusion
The fact that an established specialist outlet selects the 997.2 Turbo manual among the five best Porsche investments of 2026 is a strong signal – and it aligns precisely with everything we've independently gathered: an extremely small production figure, a supply that can no longer grow, a widening premium over the PDK, and top sales beyond $230,000. When scarcity, character, and market momentum converge like this, a spot in the top 5 is almost conservative.
Our view as fans: the biggest win is the car itself anyway – the last manual 911 Turbo is a genuine driving experience. That the connoisseurs are increasingly celebrating it as an investment too is the confirmation, not the reason.
Sources
Not investment advice. Forecasts are editorial opinions. Source ratings: [A] official · [B] specialist media · [C] community.
This is a fan site with personal, enthusiast opinion — not investment advice.
Footnotes
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Elferspot – "Top 5 Porsche Investment Tips 2026" (EN; 997.2 Turbo manual rank 3; disclaimer). [A/B] – https://www.elferspot.com/en/magazine/top-5-porsche-investment-tips-2026/ ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4
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Elferspot – "Top 5 Porsche Investment-Tipps 2026" (DE). [A/B] – https://www.elferspot.com/de/magazin/top-5-porsche-investment-tipps-2026/ ↩ ↩2 ↩3
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Hagerty Newsroom – "2026 Bull Market List" (997.2 Turbo not included; theme "analog era"). [A] – https://newsroom.hagerty.com/press/buy-it-now-thank-us-later-hagertys-2026-bull-market-list-of-11-appreciation-ready-enthusiast-cars/ ↩
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997dot2.com – "Investment Potential" (Turbo Manual "Tier 2"). [B/C] – https://www.997dot2.com/investment-potential/ ↩
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