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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Shifty Estimate
$51,700
High confidence · $38K to $72K
Up 8.9% over 12 months
Median · 12 mo
$54,400
Sales · 12 mo
79
For sale now
124
Original MSRP
$79,100Down 35% since new

The market

Every recorded 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S sale, by date and price
Oct 2026 · Bring a Trailer
$71,255 · 39,000 mi · Black
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$100k$200k$300kNov 20252026SHIFTY ESTIMATE $52k
Sold Bid to, not sold
74 sales · 22 unsoldmedian $54kupdated Oct 2026

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Latest results

The newest 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S sales with photographs
2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S, sold Oct 2026

Sold $43,000

2006 · Black · 65,500 mi
Oct 23, 2026 · Cars & Bids
2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S, sold Oct 2026

Sold $91,759

2005 · Dark Olive Metallic · 26,000 mi
Oct 20, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S, sold Oct 2026

Sold $67,000

2006 · Arctic Silver Metallic · 38,000 mi
Oct 1, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S, sold Sep 2026

Sold $49,000

2005 · Seal Grey Metallic · 48,000 mi
Sep 30, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S, sold Sep 2026

Sold $45,000

2005 · Midnight Blue Metallic · 107,000 mi
Sep 28, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S, sold Sep 2026

Sold $38,250

2005 · Arctic Silver Metallic · 136,100 mi
Sep 22, 2026 · Cars & Bids

Every 997.1

Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 29, 2026
Every 997.1. Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 29, 2026
Carrera S2005 to 2008Carrera 42006 to 2008Carrera 4 Cabriolet2006 to 2008Carrera 4S2006 to 2008Carrera 4S Cabriolet2006 to 2008Carrera2005 to 2008Carrera Cabriolet2005 to 2008Carrera GTS Coupe2005 to 2008Carrera S Cabriolet2005 to 2008Targa 42007 to 2008Targa 4S2007 to 2008Turbo S Cabriolet2008 to 2009Turbo2006 to 2009Turbo Cabriolet2006 to 2009GT32007 to 2008GT3 RS2007 to 2008GT22008 to 2009GT3 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$74,100Not 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 moveUp 8.9%Up 75.0%Too few sales to callUp 7.4%Up 1.5%Down 4.6%Up 17.2%Too few sales to callUp 8.7%Too few sales to callUp 22.9%Too few sales to callUp 14.1%Down 5.8%Up 58.2%Down 23.5%Too few sales to callToo few sales to call
For sale12437None60None53NoneNone4511None3824924None

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.

Sales and listings

Showing 20 of 394 on file
2006 · Gray · 49,257 mi
Porsche Downtown LA
Asking $61,999
Listed Oct 17
2007 · Basalt Black Metallic · 112,389 mi
Land Rover Coral Gables
Asking $48,292
Listed Oct 17
2006 · Black · 42,646 mi
Response Motors
Asking $79,997
Listed Oct 15
2006 · Red · 38,718 mi
Porsche Lehi
Asking $55,299
Listed Oct 15
2006 · Gray · 64,200 mi
Rocky Mountain Eurosport Parker
Asking $54,998
Listed Oct 15
2008 · Basalt Black Metallic · 49,266 mi
Mercedes-Benz of Coral Gables
Asking $52,979
Listed Oct 13
2006 · GT Silver Metallic · 49,363 mi
Elite Motor Cars
Asking $65,995
Listed Oct 12
2006 · Black · 25,998 mi
mercedes benz of denver
Asking $69,999
Listed Oct 10
2006 · Carrara White · 64,955 mi
RMC Motorcars
Asking $59,880
Listed Oct 10
2008 · Macadamia Metallic · 17,809 mi
Ryan Friedman Motor Cars
Asking $99,995
Listed Oct 10
2006 · Carrara White · 62,279 mi
GIG Auto Sales
Asking $48,995
Listed Oct 10
2008 · Red · 24,089 mi
Paramount Volvo Volkswagen
Asking $99,810
Listed Oct 9
2007 · Unspecified · 43,272 mi
Grand Prix Motorcars
Asking $82,900
Listed Oct 9
2005 · Black · 18,674 mi
Ryan Friedman Motor Cars, LLC
Asking $179,995
Listed Oct 9
2005 · Silver · 16,526 mi
Ryan Friedman Motor Cars, LLC
Asking $179,995
Listed Oct 9
2007 · Slate Grey Metallic · 75,361 mi
Big Boys Toys Auto Sales
Asking $46,800
Listed Oct 8
2005 · Red · 23,159 mi
Porsche Minneapolis Used
Asking $208,600
Listed Oct 8
2008 · Red · 26,875 mi
Napleton's Auto Werks of Indiana
Asking $67,201
Listed Oct 8
2008 · Arctic Silver Metallic · 30,805 mi
Porsche North Olmsted
Asking $61,508
Listed Oct 7
2008 · Black · 63,582 mi
West Coast Auto Enthusiasts
Asking $73,995
Listed Oct 7

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