Chassis 996.2

Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet

2005 · Convertible

A 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet cost $89,900 new. Over the past 12 months, 10 have sold publicly at a median of $40,750. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $40,400. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $22,936 to $54,500, depending on mileage, color, and history.

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Shifty Estimate

$40,400

Medium confidence · $31K to $52K

Median · 12 mo: $40,750
Sales · 12 mo: 10
Original MSRP: $89,900Down 55% since new

Collectible

2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, sold Oct 2026

Sold$38,500 · Bring a Trailer · Oct 2026

The market

Every recorded 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet sale, by date and price

Oct 2026 · Bring a Trailer

$38,500 · 50,000 mi · Blue

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16 sales · 3 unsoldmedian $41kupdated Oct 2026

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The newest 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet sales with photographs

2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, sold Aug 2026

Sold $38,250

2005 · Carrara White · 60,900 mi

Aug 11, 2026 · Cars & Bids

2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, sold Jun 2026

Sold $49,250

2005 · Black (041) · 35,000 mi

Jun 23, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $28,750

2005 · Arctic Silver Metallic · 93,400 mi

Jun 10, 2026 · Cars & Bids

2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, sold Apr 2026

Sold $34,100

2005 · Black

Apr 11, 2026 · Mecum Auctions

2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, sold Mar 2026

Sold $43,000

2005 · Arctic Silver Metallic · 59,000 mi

Mar 5, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, sold Dec 2025

Sold $31,247

2005 · Atlas Gray Metallic · 106,000 mi

Dec 28, 2025 · Bring a Trailer

Every 996.2

Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 31, 2026

Every 996.2. Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 31, 2026
	Carrera S Cabriolet2005	Carrera 4S Cabriolet2004 to 2005	Carrera2002 to 2004	Carrera 42002 to 2004	Carrera 4 Cabriolet2002 to 2005	Carrera 40th Anniversary Edition2002 to 2004	Carrera 4S2002 to 2005	Carrera Cabriolet2002 to 2004	Targa2002 to 2004	Turbo S2005	Turbo S Cabriolet2005	Turbo Cabriolet2004 to 2005	Turbo2001 to 2005	GT32003 to 2005	GT3 RS RoW2003 to 2005
Shifty Estimate	$40,400	$35,800	$41,100	$18,400Low confidence	$31,400	$55,000Low confidence	$41,100	$29,400	$28,600	$100,800	$128,800	$65,500	$112,000	$163,000	$204,900Low confidence
Sold median	$40,75010 sales	$33,50026 sales	$32,75062 sales	$18,3923 sales	$27,16917 sales	Too few sales to call1 sale	$34,30234 sales	$27,75041 sales	$24,6256 sales	$109,6616 sales	$91,0009 sales	$60,00029 sales	$83,00073 sales	$134,00015 sales	Too few sales to call1 sale
12-month move	Too few sales to call	Down 3.3%	Up 15.6%	Too few sales to call	Down 1.5%	Too few sales to call	Down 10.3%	Up 4.5%	Too few sales to call	Too few sales to call	Too few sales to call	Up 9.1%	Up 37.6%	Up 32.6%	Too few sales to call
For sale	None	None	None	None	None	None	None	None	None	None	None	None	4	3	None

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Specifications

Engine: Flat-6, 3.8L
Power: 355 hp
Torque: 295 lb-ft
0 to 60: 4.6 s
Top speed: 182 mph
Transmission: Manual
Drivetrain: RWD
Original MSRP: $89,900

Common questions

How much does a Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet cost?

What is a 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $40,400. We rate confidence medium: 10 public sales in a year is a thin market, and the spread between them is wide.

How many Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet have sold?

Shifty has 16 public sales of the Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet on file. The earliest was on Aug 22, 2023.

What is the most expensive Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet sold?

The highest public sale on file is $54,500, on Nov 29, 2025, with 59,000 mi.

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

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

$38,500Oct 7, 2026Blue · 50,000 mi
$38,250Aug 11, 2026Carrara White · 60,900 mi
$49,250Jun 23, 2026Black (041) · 35,000 mi

About the 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet

The 2005 911 Carrera S Cabriolet represents the final year of the 996 generation, making it a compelling proposition for collectors seeking the last of Porsche's water-cooled evolution. Under the hood sits the refined 3.8-liter flat-six producing 355 horsepower, paired with either a six-speed manual or Tiptronic transmission. This model year benefits from all the improvements Porsche made throughout the 996's run, including updated interior materials and refined driving dynamics. The Cabriolet's power-operated soft top maintains the 911's iconic silhouette while offering open-air motoring. With production limited to just one model year, the 2005 Carrera S Cabriolet occupies a unique position in 911 history, bridging the controversial early 996 years and the beloved 997 generation that followed. Clean examples with proper maintenance records are increasingly sought after as collectors recognize the 996's engineering significance and relative value compared to air-cooled predecessors.