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Cars / Porsche / 911 Carrera SLive
2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S

✦ Shifty Estimate

$86,700

1.3% · 12 mo
High confidence$67K to $111K
12 months median
$83K
Market cap
$170.9M · 1,971 built
Sales, 12 months
37
For sale now
26
Original MSRP
$96,400 · ▼ 10% since

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Chassis 991.1

2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S

2012 to 2019 · Coupe · 1,971 built

Price history

$50k$75k$100k$125kAug 2023202420252026✦ SHIFTY ESTIMATE TODAY $87k
Sold Bid, not sold
72 sales · 15 unsoldmedian $83kupdated Sep 2026

Recent sales

72 sales

For sale now

26 listings
  • 2019 · White · 26,700 mi · Stevenson - Hendrick Honda Wilmington$155,799
  • 2017 · Night Blue Metallic · 16,157 mi · LuxSport Motor Group, LLC$119,490
  • 2014 · Silver · 16,229 mi · Santa Motors Inc.$117,275
  • 2019 · Blue · 35,468 mi · Fields Pre-Owned St Augustine$122,886
  • 2013 · Basalt Black Metallic · 77,839 mi · Porsche Monmouth$69,995
  • 2013 · Basalt Black Metallic · 28,778 mi · LuxSport Motor Group, LLC$98,490
  • 2017 · Jet Black Metallic · 23,035 mi · Schumacher at North Palm Beach$103,840
  • 2017 · GT Silver Metallic · 19,849 mi · North County Ford$99,000
  • 2014 · White · 93,360 mi · Platinum Auto Haus$64,888
  • 2014 · Black · 27,040 mi · Sawyer Lyons Buick GMC$79,903
  • 2018 · GT Silver Metallic · 26,872 mi · DriveAnything.com$105,950
  • 2015 · Mahogany Metallic · 24,533 mi · HBi Auto $82,998
  • 2014 · Agate Grey Metallic · 29,935 mi · Larry's HiLine Motorsports$79,990
  • 2013 · Gray · 36,515 mi · Hoffman Audi of New London$90,995
  • 2015 · Black · 37,605 mi · The New Auto Toy Store$84,950
  • 2018 · GT Silver Metallic · 18,190 mi · Porsche Marin$109,991
  • 2017 · Black · 42,990 mi · HGreg Lux$95,998
  • 2015 · Jet Black Metallic · 48,804 mi · Porsche West Palm Beach$85,900
  • 2014 · Black · 40,574 mi · Toy Barn of Dublin$80,890
  • 2019 · White · 33,776 mi · Grand Prix Motors Inc$108,900
  • 2013 · Amaranth Red Metallic · 40,200 mi · The Consignment Club$80,999
  • 2018 · Black · 46,053 mi · Elliott Bay Auto Brokers$91,980
  • 2014 · Anthracite Brown Metallic · 40,511 mi · Rocky Mountain Eurosport - Parker$73,999
  • 2017 · Gray · 16,868 mi · Grand Prix Motors Inc$104,900
  • 2013 · Platinum Silver Metallic · 53,426 mi · Auto Boom Motor Co.$79,991
  • 2014 · White · 64,800 mi · Exotic Knights$73,990

Specifications

Engine
Flat-6, 3.8L
Power
400 hp
Torque
325 lb-ft
0 to 60
4.1s
Top speed
188 mph
Transmission
Manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Curb weight
3,075 lb
Production
1,971 units
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, 37 have sold publicly at a median of $82,500. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $86,700. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $67,400 to $110,593, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $86,700, up 1.3% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 37 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

Is a Porsche 911 Carrera S a good investment?

It has depreciated 10% against its $96,400 list price. Values are up 1.3% 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 $130,200, and mileage explains most of that.

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

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

  • $69,000Sep 1, 2026Basalt Black Metallic · 79,000 mi
  • $70,500Aug 31, 2026GT Silver Metallic · 45,000 mi
  • $93,000Aug 7, 2026Dark Blue Metallic · 40,000 mi

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.