
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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- 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
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Sold $74,567

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Every 991.1
| Carrera2012 to 2016 | Carrera 4 GTS2015 to 2016 | Carrera GTS2015 to 2016 | Carrera GTS Cabriolet2015 to 2016 | Carrera 42013 to 2016 | Carrera 4 Cabriolet2013 to 2016 | Carrera 4S2013 to 2016 | Carrera 4S Cabriolet2013 to 2016 | Carrera Cabriolet2012 to 2016 | Carrera S2012 to 2016 | Carrera S Cabriolet2012 to 2016 | Targa 4 GTS2016 | Targa 42014 to 2016 | Targa 4S2014 to 2016 | Turbo2014 to 2016 | Turbo Cabriolet2014 to 2016 | Turbo S2014 to 2016 | Turbo S Cabriolet2014 to 2016 | GT3 RS2016 | GT32014 to 2016 | R2016 | GT3 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 sales | Too few sales to call2 sales | $113,83810 sales | $102,0005 sales | $76,0046 sales | Too few sales to call1 sale | $88,00017 sales | $77,5007 sales | $64,00011 sales | $72,80025 sales | $85,9007 sales | No sale | Too few sales to call2 sales | $98,2508 sales | $90,00013 sales | Too 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 move | Up 29.5% | Too few sales to call | Up 2.6% | Up 0.3% | Too few sales to call | Too few sales to call | Up 23.1% | Too few sales to call | Up 5.8% | Down 3.6% | Up 24.9% | Too few sales to call | Too few sales to call | Down 13.4% | Down 10.4% | Too few sales to call | Up 2.9% | Too few sales to call | Up 3.9% | Down 0.6% | Too few sales to call | Too few sales to call |
| For sale | 49 | 16 | 21 | 1 | 19 | None | 55 | None | None | 46 | None | 11 | 6 | 15 | 29 | None | 67 | None | 34 | 61 | 9 | None |
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.
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