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Cars / Porsche / 911 Carrera S CabrioletLive
2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet

✦ Shifty Estimate

$53,200

High confidence$35K to $61K
12 months median
$46K
Sales, 12 months
31
Original MSRP
$89,900 · ▼ 41% since

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Chassis 997.1

2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet

2005 to 2008 · Convertible

Price history

$30k$40k$50k$60k$70kAug 202320252026✦ SHIFTY ESTIMATE TODAY $53k
Sold Bid, not sold
64 sales · 17 unsoldmedian $46kupdated Aug 2026

Recent sales

64 sales

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.