This page tracks sold prices for the Porsche 911 (993) Carrera S, one trim of the Porsche 911 (993), read from auction listing titles. In the last 12 months (Nov 17, 2025 to Oct 30, 2026) our sample recorded 38 U.S.-dollar auction sales of model years 1996 to 1998. The median sold price was $200,000, the middle half sold between $165,100 and $239,000, and results ran from $100,993 to $381,000.
That is 46% above the $137,000 median for all Porsche 993 sales over the same window (287 sales), and the Carrera S accounts for 13% of them.
By model year (years with at least 3 sales), 1997 cars had the lowest median at $187,000 (17 sales) and 1998 cars the highest at $211,000 (21 sales).
What drives value in this sample: of the 21 sales with a known mileage, cars at or under 35,000 miles had a $255,000 median against $166,496 for higher-mileage cars. Model year explains part of each gap, and condition, history and options matter most for any one car.
Price snapshot
*Fair price range = middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of USD sold prices in this sample. Condition, mileage and options move any one car outside it.
Snapshot window: last 12 months. 43 sold cars (38 in USD), model years 1996–1998, sold Nov 17, 2025 to Oct 30, 2026. Non-USD sales are listed below in their original currency and left out of USD statistics.
Porsche 911 (993) Carrera S value by model year
| Model year | Sales | Median | Middle 50% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 17 | $187,000 | $151,000–$222,000 |
| 1998 | 21 | $211,000 | $190,000–$270,000 |
U.S.-dollar sales in the snapshot window. A median is shown for model years with at least 3 sales and a middle-50% range at 5+.
Sold prices over time
Market signal
Recent Porsche 911 (993) Carrera S sales
Compare the 911 (993) Carrera S with other generations
Other Porsche 993 trims
Back to the full Porsche 911 (993) price guide: every trim, the market signal, buyer tips and all recent sales.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Porsche 911 (993) Carrera S worth in 2026?
In our last 12 months of 38 U.S.-dollar auction sales, the median sold price for a Porsche 911 (993) Carrera S was $200,000, with the middle half between $165,100 and $239,000 and sales from $100,993 to $381,000. Condition, mileage, model year and options move any one car; this is a market snapshot, not an appraisal.
How does the Porsche 911 (993) Carrera S compare with other 993 trims?
The Porsche 911 (993) Carrera S median of $200,000 compares with $137,000 for all Porsche 993 sales in our sample window. Among 993 trims with their own page, the Turbo has the highest median ($313,000) and the Carrera the lowest ($87,500).
Which Porsche 911 (993) Carrera S model year is the best value?
In our sample, 1997 cars had the lowest median ($187,000, 17 sales) and 1998 cars the highest ($211,000, 21 sales), counting model years with at least 3 sales. Lower prices often reflect higher mileage or condition, so compare individual sales.
How much does mileage affect a Porsche 911 (993) Carrera S's value?
Of 21 sales with a known mileage, cars at or under 35,000 miles had a $255,000 median and cars above it $166,496. Mileage often travels with age, so it isn't the only factor behind that difference.
How do you decide which sales count as a Porsche 911 (993) Carrera S?
Trim is read from the auction listing title. Race and cup cars, projects, tributes, replicas, conversions and modified cars are left out of trim pages (they still count on the Porsche 993 page), and special editions are not lumped in with the regular Carrera S. Sold-price data from Old Cars Data auction records. Only sold results are included.