
Chassis 997.1
Porsche 911 Carrera S
2005 to 2008 · Coupe
A 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S cost $79,100 new. Over the past 12 months, 79 have sold publicly at a median of $54,400. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $51,700. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $21,109 to $100,997, depending on mileage, color, and history.
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- Median · 12 mo
- $54,400
- Sales · 12 mo
- 79
- For sale now
- 124
- Original MSRP
- $79,100Down 35% since new
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Every 997.1
| Carrera S2005 to 2008 | Carrera 42006 to 2008 | Carrera 4 Cabriolet2006 to 2008 | Carrera 4S2006 to 2008 | Carrera 4S Cabriolet2006 to 2008 | Carrera2005 to 2008 | Carrera Cabriolet2005 to 2008 | Carrera GTS Coupe2005 to 2008 | Carrera S Cabriolet2005 to 2008 | Targa 42007 to 2008 | Targa 4S2007 to 2008 | Turbo S Cabriolet2008 to 2009 | Turbo2006 to 2009 | Turbo Cabriolet2006 to 2009 | GT32007 to 2008 | GT3 RS2007 to 2008 | GT22008 to 2009 | GT3 Cup2006 to 2009 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shifty Estimate | $51,700 | $57,600 | $37,500 | $57,600 | $50,800 | $35,300 | $44,300 | $18,300Low confidence | $53,000 | $56,600 | $74,100 | Not enough sales yet | $142,000 | $84,700 | $239,200 | $396,000 | $422,900 | $100,000Low confidence |
| Sold median | $54,40079 sales | $64,7506 sales | $35,7505 sales | $46,20029 sales | $48,40023 sales | $39,84932 sales | $39,85018 sales | $57,00012 sales | $46,62534 sales | $49,9107 sales | $67,00011 sales | $80,3717 sales | $120,25173 sales | $83,25036 sales | $212,0008 sales | $203,9665 sales | $285,0009 sales | $80,7904 sales |
| 12-month move | Up 8.9% | Up 75.0% | Too few sales to call | Up 7.4% | Up 1.5% | Down 4.6% | Up 17.2% | Too few sales to call | Up 8.7% | Too few sales to call | Up 22.9% | Too few sales to call | Up 14.1% | Down 5.8% | Up 58.2% | Down 23.5% | Too few sales to call | Too few sales to call |
| For sale | 124 | 37 | None | 60 | None | 53 | None | None | 4 | 5 | 11 | None | 38 | 24 | 9 | 2 | 4 | None |
Also on file, with no sale or listing yet: RSR.
Specifications
- Engine
- Flat-6, 3.8L
- Power
- 355 hp
- Torque
- 295 lb-ft
- 0 to 60
- 4.5 s
- Top speed
- 182 mph
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Curb weight
- 3,075 lb
- Original MSRP
- $79,100
- Designer
- Grant Larson
Common questions
How much does a Porsche 911 Carrera S cost?
A 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S cost $79,100 new. Over the past 12 months, 79 have sold publicly at a median of $54,400. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $51,700. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $21,109 to $100,997, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $51,700, up 8.9% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 79 public sales in a year gives a firm read.
Is a Porsche 911 Carrera S a good investment?
It has depreciated 35% against its $79,100 list price. Values are up 8.9% over the past 12 months. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $21,109 to $100,997, and mileage explains most of that.
How many Porsche 911 Carrera S have sold?
Shifty has 180 public sales of the Porsche 911 Carrera S on file. The earliest was on Aug 28, 2023.
What is the most expensive Porsche 911 Carrera S sold?
The highest public sale on file is $100,997, on Sep 11, 2026, with 16,000 mi.
What has a Porsche 911 Carrera S sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $71,255Oct 24, 2026Black · 39,000 mi
- $43,000Oct 23, 2026Black · 65,500 mi
- $91,759Oct 20, 2026Dark Olive Metallic · 26,000 mi
How many Porsche 911 Carrera S are for sale right now?
Shifty tracks 124 listings of the Porsche 911 Carrera S for sale right now.
About the 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S
The 997 Carrera S elevated the base model's formula with a larger 3.8-liter flat-six producing 355 horsepower, creating what many consider the sweet spot of the 997 lineup. Grant Larson's design matured beautifully in S guise, with wider rear fenders and distinctive quad exhaust tips that became 997 signatures. The six-speed manual transmission remained standard, delivering the pure mechanical connection that modern 911s have largely abandoned. At $79,100, the Carrera S offered serious performance without the complexity of turbocharging or all-wheel drive. Today's collectors particularly value manual transmission examples, recognizing the 997 generation as the last to offer this configuration across the range. The combination of naturally-aspirated power, hydraulic steering, and analog gauges creates an increasingly rare driving experience. Well-maintained examples in classic colors have shown steady appreciation as enthusiasts seek authentic 911 character.
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