Sold $122,000
1997 · Vesuvio Metallic · 151,111 mi
Oct 27, 2026 · PCARMARKET
Chassis 993
Porsche 911 Carrera S
1997 to 1998 · Coupe · 2,901 built
A 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera S cost $73,000 new. Over the past 12 months, 36 have sold publicly at a median of $190,000. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $194,900. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $63,749 to $381,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.
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Shifty Estimate
$194,900
High confidence · $137K to $255K
Up 8.0% over 12 months
- Median · 12 mo
- $190,000
- Sales · 12 mo
- 36
- For sale now
- 4
- Market cap
- $565.4M · 2,901 built
- Original MSRP
- $73,000Up 167% since new
Collectible
Sold$160,000 · Bring a Trailer · Oct 2026
The market
Every recorded 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera S sale, by date and price
Oct 2026 · Bring a Trailer
$160,000 · 109,000 mi · Arctic Silver Metallic
● Sold● Bid to, not sold
76 sales · 30 unsoldmedian $190kupdated Oct 2026
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Latest results
The newest 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera S sales with photographs
Sold $150,000
1998 · Guards Red · 105,000 mi
Sep 29, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
Sold $136,000
1997 · Glacier White · 27,962 mi
Aug 24, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
Sold $325,000
1998 · Guards Red (L84A) · 3,800 mi
Aug 12, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
Sold $100,993
1997 · Guards Red · 42,253 mi
Jul 30, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
Sold $172,993
1997 · Black Metallic · 110,604 mi
Jul 28, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
Every 993
Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 30, 2026
| Carrera S1997 to 1998 | Carrera 4S1996 to 1998 | Carrera 41995 to 1998 | Carrera 4 Cabriolet1995 to 1998 | Carrera Cabriolet1995 to 1998 | Carrera RS1995 to 1996 | Carrera1994 to 1998 | Carrera 4S Coupe 6-Speed1994 to 1998 | Carrera Coupe 6-Speed1994 to 1998 | Targa1996 to 1998 | Turbo S1997 to 1998 | Turbo1995 to 1998 | GT21995 to 1998 | RS America1994 to 1998 | Speedster by Gunther Werks1994 to 1998 | Carrera Cup1994 to 1996 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shifty Estimate | $194,900 | $173,200 | $89,600 | $114,100 | $82,700 | $387,300 | $108,400 | $195,300 | $118,100 | $121,300 | $834,900 | $325,900 | $235,000Low confidence | Not enough sales yet | $184,800Low confidence | $240,000Low confidence |
| Sold median | $190,00036 sales | $180,00018 sales | $94,7786 sales | $80,50010 sales | $69,49756 sales | $301,1993 sales | $105,00057 sales | $185,99726 sales | $104,37532 sales | $92,37312 sales | $852,0005 sales | $280,00043 sales | Too few sales to call1 sale | $199,0005 sales | $59,2506 sales | $240,0003 sales |
| 12-month move | Up 8.0% | Up 37.1% | Up 22.3% | Up 20.1% | Up 14.2% | Too few sales to call | Up 15.9% | Too few sales to call | Up 23.1% | Too few sales to call | Too few sales to call | Up 27.9% | Too few sales to call | Too few sales to call | Down 25.5% | Too few sales to call |
| For sale | 4 | 37 | 27 | None | None | None | 48 | None | 1 | None | 4 | 8 | None | None | None | None |
Other 911 generations
Also on file, with no sale or listing yet: Carrera S Cabriolet, Turbo Cabriolet.
Specifications
- Engine
- Flat-6, 3.6L
- Power
- 285 hp
- Torque
- 251 lb-ft
- 0 to 60
- 5 s
- Top speed
- 171 mph
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Curb weight
- 2,932 lb
- Production
- 2,901 built
- Original MSRP
- $73,000
- Designer
- Tony Hatter
Common questions
How much does a Porsche 911 Carrera S cost?
A 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera S cost $73,000 new. Over the past 12 months, 36 have sold publicly at a median of $190,000. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $194,900. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $63,749 to $381,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera S worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $194,900, up 8.0% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 36 public sales in a year gives a firm read.
Is a Porsche 911 Carrera S a good investment?
It has appreciated 167% against its $73,000 list price. Values are up 8.0% over the past 12 months. Only 2,901 were built. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $63,749 to $381,000, and mileage explains most of that.
How many Porsche 911 Carrera S have sold?
Shifty has 77 public sales of the Porsche 911 Carrera S on file. The earliest was on Sep 26, 2023.
What is the most expensive Porsche 911 Carrera S sold?
The highest public sale on file is $381,000, on May 25, 2026, with 4,500 mi.
What has a Porsche 911 Carrera S sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $160,000Oct 30, 2026Arctic Silver Metallic · 109,000 mi
- $122,000Oct 27, 2026Vesuvio Metallic · 151,111 mi
- $150,000Sep 29, 2026Guards Red · 105,000 mi
How many Porsche 911 Carrera S are for sale right now?
Shifty tracks 4 listings of the Porsche 911 Carrera S for sale right now.
About the 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera S
The 993 Carrera S represents the sweet spot of air-cooled 911 evolution, combining the refined 3.6-liter VarioRam engine with classic rear-wheel-drive purity. Produced for just two model years (1997-98), only 2,901 Carrera S coupes were built, making this the rarest of the standard 993 variants. The 285 hp flat-six delivered smooth power through the excellent six-speed manual, while Tony Hatter's timeless design perfected the 911 silhouette. As the final air-cooled Carrera, the 993 has achieved legendary status among collectors, with the S model commanding particular attention due to its limited production and desirable specifications. Values have appreciated dramatically over the past decade, reflecting growing recognition that this represents the ultimate evolution of Ferdinand Porsche's original concept. For purists seeking the definitive air-cooled 911 experience, few alternatives match the 993 Carrera S.
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Sales and listings
Showing 20 of 118 on file
1998 · Arctic Silver Metallic · 71,899 mi
Gas Motor Cars
Asking $219,979
Listed Sep 18
1998 · Black · 1,926 mi
Daniel Schmitt & Co
Asking $430,385
Listed Aug 9
1998 · Blue · 38,867 mi
Ryan Friedman Motor Cars, LLC
Asking $269,995
Listed Aug 8
1998 · Black · 6,081 mi
Asking $340,195
Listed Sep 4, 2025
1998 · Arctic Silver Metallic · 109,000 mi
Bring a Trailer
$160,000
Oct 30, 2026
1997 · Vesuvio Metallic · 151,111 mi
PCARMARKET
$122,000
Oct 27, 2026
1998 · Guards Red · 19,000 mi
Bring a Trailer
Bid to $173,000
Oct 27, 2026
1997 · Ocean Blue Metallic · 58,000 mi
Bring a Trailer
Bid to $160,000
Oct 21, 2026
1998 · Silver · 27,919 mi
Porsche Salt Lake City
Last asking $240,590
No longer listed
1998 · Guards Red (L84A) · 41,000 mi
Bring a Trailer
Bid to $201,000
Oct 14, 2026
1998 · Guards Red · 105,000 mi
Bring a Trailer
$150,000
Sep 29, 2026
1998 · Silver · 35,846 mi
Marshall Goldman Motor Sales
Last asking $240,298
No longer listed
1998 · Silver · 35,846 mi
Marshall Goldman Motor Sales
Last asking $240,298
No longer listed
1997 · Vesuvio Metallic · 86,992 mi
Bring a Trailer
Bid to $192,000
Sep 23, 2026
1998 · Glacier White (L3AU) · 13,000 mi
Bring a Trailer
Bid to $155,500
Sep 22, 2026
1996 · Polar Silver Metallic · 15,048 mi
Collecting Cars
$110,856
€95,000
Aug 26, 2026
1997 · Glacier White · 27,962 mi
Bring a Trailer
$136,000
Aug 24, 2026
1998 · Guards Red (L84A) · 3,800 mi
Bring a Trailer
$325,000
Aug 12, 2026
1998 · Silver · 73,013 mi
Porsche San Francisco
Last asking $199,752
No longer listed
1997 · Guards Red · 42,253 mi
Bring a Trailer
$100,993
Jul 30, 2026
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