2008-2012 Porsche 911 (997, facelift 2008)
Published generation page sourced from the serving MVs, with deterministic market prose, price history, and linked auction rows built from the live entity context.
998 sold at auction, median $72,000. 1,505 total results tracked from 15 auction houses.
Pulled from the latest linked sale that includes a thumbnail on the serving surface.
Market Narrative
Data-backed overview
The 2008-2012 Porsche 911 (997, facelift 2008) has appeared at auction 1,505 times across multiple auction houses. Of those, 998 sold at a median hammer price of $72,000.
The lowest recorded sale was $997 and the highest was $777,000. Most examples ($50,000–$105,999) cluster around the $72,000 median.
In the past 12 months, 73 examples have sold at auction, with 96 total appearances.
Auction volume has softened, with 73 sales in the past 12 months versus 204 previously.
21% of auction appearances did not result in a sale (reserve not met, withdrawn, or no bids). This is typical for the collector market.
The (997, facelift 2008) was produced in 19 variants, offering buyers a range of specifications and price points.
This is one of the most actively traded collector cars, with deep auction data and reliable pricing signals.
Data sourced from Barrett-Jackson, Bring a Trailer, and Bonhams, plus 12 other auction houses. Last updated March 28, 2026.
Total Results
1,505
Sold Count
998
Unsold Count
310
Median Price
$72,000
P25
$50,000
P75
$105,999
Low Sale
$997
High Sale
$777,000
Price History
Recent Sales
Last 20 auction results
| Date | Title | Source | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | 10k-Mile 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS | Bring a Trailer | $542,847 | Sold |
| Mar 19, 2026 | 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe 6-Speed | Bring a Trailer | $219,450 | Sold |
| Mar 18, 2026 | 41k-Mile 2008 Porsche 997 Carrera Coupe 6-Speed | PCarMarket | $41,750 | Sold |
| Mar 18, 2026 | 2008 Porsche 997 Turbo Cabriolet 6-Speed | PCarMarket | $73,000 | Sold |
| Mar 13, 2026 | 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet | Cars & Bids | — | Reserve not met |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet | Cars & Bids | $66,150 | Sold |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 2008 Porsche Cayman S | Cars & Bids | $24,150 | Sold |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe | Cars & Bids | $46,200 | Sold |
| Mar 5, 2026 | 2008 Porsche Cayman | Cars & Bids | $26,513 | Sold |
| Mar 3, 2026 | 2008 Porsche Cayman S | Cars & Bids | — | Reserve not met |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 2009 Porsche 911 Targa 4S | Cars & Bids | $51,450 | Sold |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe | Cars & Bids | $54,605 | Sold |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 9k-Mile 2009 Porsche 997.2 Carrera 4S Coupe | PCarMarket | $87,500 | Sold |
| Feb 6, 2026 | Amethyst Metallic 31k-Mile 2012 Porsche 997.2 Carrera S Cabriolet | PCarMarket | $83,000 | Sold |
| Feb 5, 2026 | 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet | Cars & Bids | $70,350 | Sold |
| Feb 3, 2026 | 2010 Porsche 997.2 GT3 | PCarMarket | $170,000 | Sold |
| Jan 30, 2026 | 2008 Porsche 911 997 Turbo 15 | Collecting Cars | $89,700 | Sold |
| Jan 28, 2026 | 2009 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup 'Grand-Am' | Paris 2026 | RM Sotheby's | RM Sotheby's | — | Reserve not met |
| Jan 28, 2026 | One-Owner 10k-Mile 2008 Porsche 997 Turbo Cabriolet Tiptronic | PCarMarket | $90,500 | Sold |
| Jan 23, 2026 | 2010 Porsche 911 Sport Classic | Arizona 2026 | RM Sotheby's | RM Sotheby's | — | Reserve not met |
Variant Surface
Tracked variants
| Variant | Slug |
|---|---|
| Carrera 3.6 (320 Hp) | carrera-36-320-hp-6594 |
| Carrera 3.6 (345 Hp) PDK | carrera-36-345-hp-pdk-36726 |
| Carrera 4 3.6 (345 Hp) | carrera-4-36-345-hp-36739 |
| Carrera 4 GTS 3.8 (408 Hp) | carrera-4-gts-38-408-hp-36799 |
| Carrera 4S 3.6 (320 Hp) Tiptronic S | carrera-4s-36-320-hp-tiptronic-s-36774 |
| Carrera 4S 3.8 (385 Hp) PDK | carrera-4s-38-385-hp-pdk-36742 |
| Carrera GTS 3.6 (541 Hp) T-Hybrid PDK | carrera-gts-36-541-hp-t-hybrid-pdk-51873 |
| Carrera GTS 3.8 (408 Hp) PDK | carrera-gts-38-408-hp-pdk-36736 |
| Carrera S 3.0 (480 Hp) PDK | carrera-s-30-480-hp-pdk-53493 |
| Carrera S 3.8 (385 Hp) | carrera-s-38-385-hp-36728 |
| Carrera T 3.0 (394 Hp) | carrera-t-30-394-hp-53041 |
| GT2 RS 3.6 (620 Hp) | gt2-rs-36-620-hp-16696 |
| GT3 3.6 (380 Hp) | gt3-36-380-hp-6599 |
| GT3 4.0 (510 Hp) PDK | gt3-40-510-hp-pdk-52991 |
| GT3 RS 3.8 (450 Hp) | gt3-rs-38-450-hp-36792 |
| Turbo 3.6 (420 Hp) Tiptronic S | turbo-36-420-hp-tiptronic-s-29584 |
| Turbo 3.8 (500 Hp) | turbo-38-500-hp-36731 |
| Turbo S 3.6 (711 Hp) T-Hybrid PDK | turbo-s-36-711-hp-t-hybrid-pdk-55303 |
| Turbo S 3.8 (530 Hp) PDK | turbo-s-38-530-hp-pdk-36733 |
Generation FAQ
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