Chassis 997.1
2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet
2005 to 2008 · Convertible
Price history
Recent sales
64 sales
2006 · Guards Red · 45,000 mi · manual2026-08-25 · iakllc$61,750
2008 · Malachite Green Metallic · 36,000 mi2026-08-10 · 4byFreak$74,000
2008 · Slate Grey Metallic · 42,000 mi · manual2026-07-28 · PrivateCollectionMotors$69,778
2008 · Cream White · 94,816 mi2026-07-21$54,692
2006 · Midnight Blue Metallic · 37,000 mi · manual2026-07-21 · COCars$45,750
2008 · Atlas Gray Metallic · 33,000 mi · manual2026-07-20 · AHRRR$44,500
2008 · Guards Red · 40,000 mi · automatic2026-07-15 · AHRRR$44,500
2006 · Guards Red · 22,000 mi · manual2026-07-14 · michaelmotorcar$59,000
2006 · Black (041) · 38,000 mi · manual2026-07-02 · michaelmotorcar$57,000
2007 · Atlas Gray Metallic · 30,000 mi · manual2026-06-13 · GGalster$54,000
2008 · Meteor Grey Metallic · 51,000 mi · manual2026-06-04 · T3inANP$50,500
2008 · Black (041) · 59,000 mi · manual2026-05-11 · dantedibattista$39,000
2006 · Seal Grey Metallic · 23,000 mi · automatic2026-03-31 · Collectibleclassics$44,500
2007 · Guards Red · 45,500 mi · manual2026-03-31 · WestsideCollectorCarStorage$42,251
2006 · Black (041) · 70,000 mi · manual2026-03-26 · Euro_Classica$40,750
2006 · Black · 61,000 mi · manual2026-03-10 · allin938$44,250
2007 · Atlas Gray Metallic (M7X) · 130,000 mi · manual2026-02-20 · 2FAM$36,750
2006 · Atlas Grey Metallic · 52,100 mi · manual2026-02-13 · Carbine123$55,997
2006 · Arctic Silver Metallic (92U) · 102,000 mi · manual2026-02-10 · BigDogCars$35,000
2006 · Black · 80,000 mi · manual2026-02-03 · JamesBoat$33,250
2006 · Black · 53,500 mi · manual2026-01-30 · 911Emergency$48,500
2006 · COBALT BLUE · automatic2026-01-22$55,000
2006 · Arctic Silver Metallic · 74,000 mi · manual2026-01-17 · clad$36,000
2006 · Forest Green Metallic · 53,000 mi · manual2025-12-20 · michaelmotorcar$72,000
2006 · Carrara White · 49,000 mi · automatic2025-11-09 · GLCC2017$40,000
2006 · Guards Red · 65,000 mi · manual2025-11-06 · brendansriley$49,100
2007 · Midnight Blue Metallic · 58,000 mi2025-11-01 · A496374$45,000
2006 · Cobalt Blue Metallic · 68,000 mi · manual2025-10-25 · BigDogCars$57,500
2008 · Black · 16,000 mi · manual2025-10-07 · southtampaautoboutique$57,500
2006 · Speed Yellow · 36,900 mi · manual2025-09-24 · MP0werr$42,800
2008 · Black · 95,000 mi · manual2025-09-05 · cauci$35,900
2006 · Green · 96,000 mi · manual2025-08-29 · BigDogCars$48,500
2006 · Black · 24,000 mi · manual2025-08-28 · iakllc$50,000
2006 · White · 36,000 mi · automatic2025-08-26 · Collectibleclassics$47,000
2006 · Blue · 50,000 mi · manual2025-08-17 · FBCGeorge$46,250
2008 · Gray · 30,000 mi · manual2025-08-10 · MarkUkra$52,504
2006 · Yellow · 35,000 mi · manual2025-08-03 · dvhan9$59,055
2006 · Gray · 34,000 mi · manual2025-07-26 · Collectibleclassics$53,000
2006 · Midnight Blue · 60,014 mi2025-07-25$26,977
2006 · Black · 9,200 mi · manual2025-07-22 · clrblu22$59,000
2008 · Black · 61,000 mi · manual2025-07-09 · Collectibleclassics$47,500
2008 · Black · 91,200 mi · manual2025-06-17 · MotorcarsOfTheMainLine$35,750
2006 · Gray · 61,000 mi · manual2025-05-24 · lovetodriveoldcars$41,250
2006 · Gray · 39,000 mi · manual2025-05-22 · istatus$43,000
2008 · Midnight Blue Metallic · 81,800 mi · manual2025-05-08 · Ledio19892$35,750
2006 · Black · 58,000 mi2025-03-22 · Mstanfill$45,750
2008 · Red · 23,000 mi · manual2025-03-07 · Namrod$52,250
2007 · Gray · 20,000 mi · manual2025-01-26 · ocorky$52,000
2006 · BLACK · automatic2025-01-22$40,700
2007 · White · 80,000 mi · manual2024-12-28 · RandallR$32,600
2006 · Basalt Black Metallic · 135,350 mi · manual2024-12-20 · MiamiGarageClassics$31,250
2006 · Gray · 60,000 mi · manual2024-12-16 · IUHoosier$35,888
2007 · Black · 93,260 mi · manual2024-11-20 · CARS458$34,000
2006 · Black · 41,000 mi · manual2024-10-10 · 2FAM$42,997
2008 · Dark Olive Metallic · 36,100 mi · automatic2024-08-06 · GermansOnly$44,000
2008 · Black · 43,800 mi · manual2024-04-10 · dave_mason$45,000
2007 · Black · 76,000 mi · manual2024-02-26 · Wob$43,500
2007 · Gray · 18,000 mi2024-01-20 · 65Snake$53,000
2006 · GT Silver Metallic · 36,545 mi · automatic2023-11-20 · RED34FRD$39,911
2007 · Blue · 11,000 mi · manual2023-11-20 · Driver30$58,000
2007 · Blue · 51,000 mi · manual2023-10-08 · kendel$41,001
2006 · Gray · 7,000 mi · manual2023-10-05 · Ryangfriedman$70,000
2006 · Red · 16,000 mi · manual2023-09-16 · kalle64$60,100
2007 · Black · 66,000 mi · manual2023-08-29 · Charlie_Bird$35,750
Specifications
- Engine
- Flat-6, 3.8L
- Power
- 355 hp
- Torque
- 295 lb-ft
- 0 to 60
- 4.6s
- Top speed
- 182 mph
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Original MSRP
- $89,900
Common questions
How much does a Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet cost?
A 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet cost $89,900 new. Over the past 12 months, 31 have sold publicly at a median of $45,750. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $53,200. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $35,225 to $61,180, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $53,200, up 0.0% over the past 12 months. That sits above the $45,750 median of actual sales because the median counts every car that sold, including high-mileage examples, while the estimate describes a clean, low-mileage one bought today. Confidence is high: 31 public sales in a year gives a firm read.
Is a Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet a good investment?
It has depreciated 41% against its $89,900 list price. Values are up 0.0% over the past 12 months. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $26,977 to $74,000, and mileage explains most of that.
What has a Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $61,750Aug 25, 2026Guards Red · 45,000 mi
- $74,000Aug 10, 2026Malachite Green Metallic · 36,000 mi
- $69,778Jul 28, 2026Slate Grey Metallic · 42,000 mi
The 997.1 Carrera S Cabriolet represents Porsche's return to form after the controversial 996 generation. Launched in 2005, it brought back beloved round headlights while introducing a more sophisticated 3.8-liter flat-six producing 355 horsepower—a significant bump over the base Carrera's 325hp. The fabric soft-top mechanism was completely redesigned for improved refinement and faster operation. These early 997s featured the last of the Mezger-adjacent engines before direct injection arrived, making them particularly desirable among purists. The wider rear track and improved suspension geometry delivered sharper handling than its predecessor. Production ended in 2008 with the facelift, making these first-generation cars increasingly collectible. Values have steadily climbed as enthusiasts recognize the 997.1's sweet spot between analog driving feel and modern reliability. Well-maintained examples with manual transmissions command premium pricing, especially in desirable colors like GT Silver or Cobalt Blue Metallic.
