Chassis 991.1

Porsche 911 Carrera S

2012 to 2016 · Coupe · 1,971 built

A 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S cost $96,400 new. Over the past 12 months, 25 have sold publicly at a median of $72,800. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $72,400. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $39,750 to $121,991, depending on mileage, color, and history.

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Shifty Estimate
$72,400
High confidence · $62K to $96K
Down 3.6% over 12 months
Oct 2025Rolling 6-month medianOct 2026
Median · 12 mo
$72,800
Sales · 12 mo
25
For sale now
46
Market cap
$142.7M · 1,971 built
Original MSRP
$96,400Down 25% since new

The market

Every recorded 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S sale, by date and price
Oct 2026 · Cars & Bids
$82,000 · 60,800 mi · Black
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$40k$60k$80k$100k$120kAug 202320252026SHIFTY ESTIMATE $72k
Sold Bid to, not sold
59 sales · 8 unsoldmedian $73kupdated Oct 2026

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Latest results

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

Sold $75,500

2013 · Platinum Silver Metallic · 27,000 mi
Oct 25, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S, sold Oct 2026

Sold $80,000

2014 · White · 29,000 mi
Oct 23, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S, sold Oct 2026

Sold $69,911

2014 · White · 91,000 mi
Oct 19, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S, sold Sep 2026

Sold $59,100

2016 · Agate Grey Metallic · 80,600 mi
Sep 21, 2026 · Cars & Bids
2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S, sold Sep 2026

Sold $69,000

2014 · Basalt Black Metallic · 79,000 mi
Sep 1, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S, sold Aug 2026

Sold $70,500

2014 · GT Silver Metallic · 45,000 mi
Aug 31, 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
Carrera S2012 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 2016Carrera2012 to 2016Carrera Cabriolet2012 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$72,400$103,100Low confidence$112,900$107,100$68,300$85,000Low confidence$87,000$90,300$80,100$68,100$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$72,80025 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$76,07639 sales$64,00011 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 moveDown 3.6%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 29.5%Up 5.8%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 sale461621119None55None49NoneNone1161529None67None34619None

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

Specifications

Engine
Flat-6, 3.8L
Power
400 hp
Torque
325 lb-ft
0 to 60
4.1 s
Top speed
188 mph
Transmission
Manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Curb weight
3,075 lb
Production
1,971 built
Original MSRP
$96,400
Designer
Michael Mauer

Common questions

How much does a Porsche 911 Carrera S cost?

A 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S cost $96,400 new. Over the past 12 months, 25 have sold publicly at a median of $72,800. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $72,400. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $39,750 to $121,991, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $72,400, down 3.6% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 25 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

Is a Porsche 911 Carrera S a good investment?

It has depreciated 25% against its $96,400 list price. Values are down 3.6% over the past 12 months. Only 1,971 were built. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $39,750 to $121,991, and mileage explains most of that.

How many Porsche 911 Carrera S have sold?

Shifty has 59 public sales of the Porsche 911 Carrera S on file. The earliest was on Aug 12, 2023.

What is the most expensive Porsche 911 Carrera S sold?

The highest public sale on file is $121,991, on Sep 5, 2025, with 6,000 mi.

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

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

  • $82,000Oct 29, 2026Black · 60,800 mi
  • $75,500Oct 25, 2026Platinum Silver Metallic · 27,000 mi
  • $80,000Oct 23, 2026White · 29,000 mi

How many Porsche 911 Carrera S are for sale right now?

Shifty tracks 46 listings of the Porsche 911 Carrera S for sale right now.

About the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S

The 991.1 Carrera S marked a pivotal moment in 911 evolution, the last naturally aspirated base Carrera and the final generation to offer a proper seven-speed manual. Its 3.8-liter flat-six produced a sweet 400 horsepower with that unmistakable Porsche wail that disappeared with turbocharging. This generation struck the perfect balance between modern refinement and classic 911 character, featuring Michael Mauer's elegant proportions that many consider the most beautiful 911 design since the original. The 991.1's significance has grown tremendously as collectors recognize it as the end of an era. Clean examples, especially manual coupes, have seen strong appreciation as enthusiasts seek the last 'pure' Carrera experience before forced induction changed the 911's DNA forever.

Sales and listings

Showing 20 of 179 on file

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