Porsche 911 996.1
Sold prices, market value and cars for sale
As of October 21, 2026, Shifty has recorded 671 public sales of the Porsche 911 996.1. The records run from August 2023 to October 2026. In the past 12 months, 275 sold at a median of $30,400. 9 are listed for sale now. The Shifty Estimate runs from $26,000 for the Carrera 4 Cabriolet to $204,700 for the GT2.
Versions
About the Porsche 911 996.1
- Built
- 1998 to 2005
- Versions
- 9
- Body styles
- Coupe, Cabriolet
- Engine
- Flat-6, 3.4L
- Power
- 300 to 477 hp
- 0 to 60
- 3.7 to 5.2 s
- Top speed
- 174 to 196 mph
- Designer
- Pinky Lai
The Porsche 911 996.1 was built from 1998 to 2005.
The Carrera, the most traded version: The 996 Carrera marked Porsche's controversial transition from air-cooled to water-cooled engines, introducing modern reliability and emissions compliance to the 911 lineage. Pinky Lai's clean-sheet design abandoned decades of evolutionary styling for a more contemporary approach, featuring integrated bumpers and the infamous 'fried egg' headlights that divided enthusiasts. The 3.4-liter flat-six produced 300 horsepower—more than any previous naturally-aspirated 911—while improved refinement and build quality attracted new buyers to the brand. Early models suffered from intermediate shaft bearing failures and other teething issues, but later examples proved reliable. Once dismissed as the 'worst' 911, the 996 has undergone significant reappraisal as collectors recognize its historical importance and driving dynamics. Clean, well-maintained examples now represent the most affordable entry point into modern 911 ownership.
The market
Recent sales
For sale now
Common questions
How much does a Porsche 911 996.1 cost?
In the past 12 months, 275 sold at a median of $30,400. Half of the 20 most recent sales landed between $24,000 and $36,000. The Shifty Estimate runs from $26,000 to $204,700, depending on version.
What is a Porsche 911 996.1 worth today?
The Shifty Estimate depends on the version. Each describes a well-kept example. GT2: $204,700. GT3: $117,600. Carrera 4S Coupe 6-Speed: $52,200. GT3 Cup: $44,000. Carrera: $39,900. 3 more versions are in the table below.
What is the cheapest 911 996.1 to buy?
The Carrera 4 Cabriolet has the lowest Shifty Estimate, at $26,000. In the past 12 months, 31 sold at a median of $24,200.
Which 911 996.1 is worth the most?
The GT2 has the highest Shifty Estimate, at $204,700. In the past 12 months, 11 sold at a median of $196,639.
How many Porsche 911 996.1 examples have sold?
Shifty has recorded 671 public sales since August 2023. 275 came in the past 12 months. The most recent sold for $36,000 on Oct 20, 2026.
How many Porsche 911 996.1 examples are for sale right now?
9 are listed for sale today. The newest asks $190,215 for a 2003 Porsche 911 GT2 with 10,692 miles.
Which 911 996.1 sells most often?
The Carrera trades most often, with 236 recorded sales. 77 came in the past 12 months. More sales make its value the firmest to read.
Where do Porsche 911 996.1 examples sell?
Of the last 20 sales with a known venue, 17 were at Bring a Trailer. The rest: Broad Arrow (1), Car & Classic (1) and Cars & Bids (1).
How many miles do Porsche 911 996.1 examples have when they sell?
Across the last 19 sales with a recorded odometer, the median was 52,000 miles. The lowest showed 4,200 miles and the highest 121,000 miles.
Where do Shifty's Porsche 911 996.1 prices come from?
Every figure here comes from recorded public sales and live listings of the Porsche 911 996.1. Each sale is filed by version and year. Shifty leaves out cars without a clean title, mismatched cars and implausible prices. The Shifty Estimate weights the most recent sales most heavily. These figures were read on October 21, 2026.