✦ Shifty Estimate
$56,400
▲ 34.9% · 12 mo- 12 months median
- $58K
- Sales, 12 months
- 29
- For sale now
- 12
- Original MSRP
- $79,100 · ▼ 29% since
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Chassis 997.1
2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S
2005 to 2008 · Coupe
Price history
Recent sales
29 sales on file
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2007 · Black · 68,800 mi · Persichetti Motorsports
2006 · Black · 65,902 mi · Bentley Indianapolis
2007 · White · 42,680 mi · Dillon's Auto
2008 · Arctic Silver Metallic · 24,150 mi · Dimmitt Chevrolet
2006 · Black · 28,368 mi · Motorcars Limited
2006 · Arctic Silver Metallic · 43,847 mi · Gator Motorsports
Specifications
- Engine
- Flat-6, 3.8L
- Power
- 355 hp
- Torque
- 295 lb-ft
- 0 to 60
- 4.5s
- 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, 29 have sold publicly at a median of $58,000. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $56,400. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $30,600 to $64,860, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $56,400, up 34.9% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 29 public sales in a year gives a firm read.
Is a Porsche 911 Carrera S a good investment?
It has depreciated 29% against its $79,100 list price. Values are up 34.9% over the past 12 months. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $30,500 to $74,000, and mileage explains most of that.
What has a Porsche 911 Carrera S sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $42,997Jul 25, 2026Slate Gray Metallic · 87,000 mi
- $74,000Jul 16, 2026Arctic Silver Metallic · 31,000 mi
- $64,000Jul 8, 2026Carrara White (B9A) · 32,000 mi
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.