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Cars / Porsche / 911 Carrera 4SLive
1996 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S

✦ Shifty Estimate

$151,100

25.4% · 12 mo
High confidence$109K to $196K
12 months median
$171K
Market cap
$1.05B · 6,948 built
Sales, 12 months
25
Original MSRP
$79,000 · ▲ 91% since

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Chassis 993

1996 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S

1996 to 1998 · Coupe · 6,948 built

Price history

$100k$200k$300k$400kAug 202320252026✦ SHIFTY ESTIMATE TODAY $151k
Sold Bid, not sold
57 sales · 14 unsoldmedian $171kupdated Aug 2026

Recent sales

64 sales

Specifications

Engine
Flat-6, 3.6L
Power
285 hp
Torque
251 lb-ft
0 to 60
5.2s
Top speed
168 mph
Transmission
Manual
Drivetrain
AWD
Curb weight
3,086 lb
Production
6,948 units
Original MSRP
$79,000
Designer
Tony Hatter

Common questions

How much does a Porsche 911 Carrera 4S cost?

A 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S cost $79,000 new. Over the past 12 months, 25 have sold publicly at a median of $171,277. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $151,100. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $109,000 to $195,800, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $151,100, up 25.4% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 25 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

Is a Porsche 911 Carrera 4S a good investment?

It has appreciated 91% against its $79,000 list price. Values are up 25.4% over the past 12 months. Only 6,948 were built. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $24,960 to $395,500, and mileage explains most of that.

What has a Porsche 911 Carrera 4S sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

  • $24,960Aug 13, 2026Carrara White · 91,718 mi
  • $114,923Jul 17, 2026Ocean Blue · 88,500 mi
  • $95,706Mar 28, 2026Midnight Blue Metallic (L39C) · 142,564 mi

The 993 Carrera 4S brilliantly combined all-wheel-drive security with the wider Turbo body, creating one of the most visually striking and capable 911s ever built. With 6,948 units produced between 1996-98, it offered the perfect blend of everyday usability and exotic presence. The 3.6-liter VarioRam flat-six delivered 285 hp to all four wheels through Porsche's sophisticated AWD system, providing exceptional traction while maintaining the characteristic 911 feel. Tony Hatter's design showcased the dramatic Turbo-look fenders and whale-tail spoiler without the complexity of forced induction. As the final air-cooled all-wheel-drive 911, the C4S has become increasingly collectible, representing the pinnacle of analog AWD technology. Values reflect its status as both a stunning design achievement and the end of an era, making it essential for serious 993 collectors.