Chassis 991.1

Porsche 911 Carrera

2012 to 2016 · Coupe · 3,427 built

A 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera cost $84,300 new. Over the past 12 months, 39 have sold publicly at a median of $76,076. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $80,100. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $36,250 to $228,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

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Shifty Estimate
$80,100
High confidence · $52K to $92K
Up 29.5% over 12 months
Oct 2025Rolling 6-month medianOct 2026
Median · 12 mo
$76,076
Sales · 12 mo
39
For sale now
49
Market cap
$274.5M · 3,427 built
Original MSRP
$84,300Down 5% since new

The market

Every recorded 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera sale, by date and price
Oct 2026 · Cars & Bids
$66,774 · 35,800 mi · Black
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$50k$100k$150k$200kAug 202320252026SHIFTY ESTIMATE $80k
Sold Bid to, not sold
77 sales · 14 unsoldmedian $76kupdated Oct 2026

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Latest results

The newest 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera sales with photographs
2012 Porsche 911 Carrera, sold Oct 2026

Sold $157,991

2014 · Graphite Gray · 28,000 mi
Oct 13, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
2012 Porsche 911 Carrera, sold Sep 2026

Sold $74,567

2014 · Rhodium Silver Metallic · 33,000 mi
Sep 30, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
2012 Porsche 911 Carrera, sold Sep 2026

Sold $85,500

2016 · Black · 35,000 mi
Sep 12, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
2012 Porsche 911 Carrera, sold Sep 2026

Sold $63,000

2014 · Black · 33,000 mi
Sep 10, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
2012 Porsche 911 Carrera, sold Sep 2026

Sold $69,500

2013 · Dark Blue Metallic · 80,000 mi
Sep 4, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
2012 Porsche 911 Carrera, sold Sep 2026

Sold $57,000

2013 · Platinum Silver Metallic · 61,000 mi
Sep 3, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Every 991.1

Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 29, 2026
Every 991.1. Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 29, 2026
Carrera2012 to 2016Carrera 4 GTS2015 to 2016Carrera GTS2015 to 2016Carrera GTS Cabriolet2015 to 2016Carrera 42013 to 2016Carrera 4 Cabriolet2013 to 2016Carrera 4S2013 to 2016Carrera 4S Cabriolet2013 to 2016Carrera Cabriolet2012 to 2016Carrera S2012 to 2016Carrera S Cabriolet2012 to 2016Targa 4 GTS2016Targa 42014 to 2016Targa 4S2014 to 2016Turbo2014 to 2016Turbo Cabriolet2014 to 2016Turbo S2014 to 2016Turbo S Cabriolet2014 to 2016GT3 RS2016GT32014 to 2016R2016GT3 Cup2013 to 2016
Shifty Estimate$80,100$103,100Low confidence$112,900$107,100$68,300$85,000Low confidence$87,000$90,300$68,100$72,400$81,700$153,800Low confidence$91,400Low confidence$110,800$84,300$91,000Low confidence$119,600$136,000$231,700$130,200$724,000$69,700Low confidence
Sold median$76,07639 salesToo few sales to call2 sales$113,83810 sales$102,0005 sales$76,0046 salesToo few sales to call1 sale$88,00017 sales$77,5007 sales$64,00011 sales$72,80025 sales$85,9007 salesNo saleToo few sales to call2 sales$98,2508 sales$90,00013 salesToo few sales to call1 sale$127,00013 sales$129,5335 sales$214,00023 sales$121,46719 sales$676,25012 sales$70,1433 sales
12-month moveUp 29.5%Too few sales to callUp 2.6%Up 0.3%Too few sales to callToo few sales to callUp 23.1%Too few sales to callUp 5.8%Down 3.6%Up 24.9%Too few sales to callToo few sales to callDown 13.4%Down 10.4%Too few sales to callUp 2.9%Too few sales to callUp 3.9%Down 0.6%Too few sales to callToo few sales to call
For sale491621119None55NoneNone46None1161529None67None34619None

Also on file, with no sale or listing yet: Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet.

Specifications

Engine
Flat-6, 3.4L
Power
350 hp
Torque
287 lb-ft
0 to 60
4.4 s
Top speed
179 mph
Transmission
Manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Curb weight
3,042 lb
Production
3,427 built
Original MSRP
$84,300
Designer
Michael Mauer

Common questions

How much does a Porsche 911 Carrera cost?

A 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera cost $84,300 new. Over the past 12 months, 39 have sold publicly at a median of $76,076. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $80,100. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $36,250 to $228,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $80,100, up 29.5% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 39 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

Is a Porsche 911 Carrera a good investment?

It has depreciated 5% against its $84,300 list price. Values are up 29.5% over the past 12 months. Only 3,427 were built. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $36,250 to $228,000, and mileage explains most of that.

How many Porsche 911 Carrera have sold?

Shifty has 77 public sales of the Porsche 911 Carrera on file. The earliest was on Aug 25, 2023.

What is the most expensive Porsche 911 Carrera sold?

The highest public sale on file is $228,000, on Jul 29, 2026, with 5,000 mi.

What has a Porsche 911 Carrera sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

  • $66,774Oct 22, 2026Black · 35,800 mi
  • $157,991Oct 13, 2026Graphite Gray · 28,000 mi
  • $74,567Sep 30, 2026Rhodium Silver Metallic · 33,000 mi

How many Porsche 911 Carrera are for sale right now?

Shifty tracks 49 listings of the Porsche 911 Carrera for sale right now.

About the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera

The 991.1 Carrera marked a controversial yet successful evolution for the 911, introducing electric power steering and a longer wheelbase that purists initially questioned. However, Michael Mauer's design struck the perfect balance between modernity and tradition, creating what many consider the most beautiful 911 since the original. The 3.4-liter flat-six delivered 350 naturally aspirated horsepower through an optional seven-speed manual, a transmission that proved far superior to the maligned seven-speed in the 991.2. This generation's hydraulic steering feel and naturally aspirated engine note make it increasingly desirable as Porsche embraces turbocharging across the range. Early depreciation has stabilized, with manual examples showing particular strength. The 991.1 represents the last naturally aspirated base Carrera, positioning it as a future classic for enthusiasts who value atmospheric induction over forced-induction efficiency.

Sales and listings

Showing 20 of 201 on file

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