911 • Carrera 4S • Coupe • AWD

Porsche 993 Carrera 4S

Porsche 993 Carrera 4S is tracked by Velora for its MSRP history, current market value, rarity, demand, specification sensitivity, and enthusiast relevance.

Base MSRP ⓘ

$73,000

Velora MSRP Registry. Base MSRP before options, destination, taxes, and market adjustments.

Current market average

$185,500

Based on 2 public sold comps.

Delta vs base MSRP

+$112,500 (+154.1%)

Based on public sold comps.

Rarity

Limited

Demand

High Demand

Velora Score

Market trend

Based on 2 public sold comps.

Base MSRP

$73K

Recent sale

No Reserve: 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S 6-Speed

Sold

$200,000

Date: 2024-12-27Source: Bring a TrailerMileage: Not listed in source summaryTransmission: 6-speed manualExterior: Not listed in source summaryInterior: Not listed

Delta vs base MSRP: +$127,000 (+174%)Base MSRP comparison; optioned sticker unavailable.

Public Bring a Trailer auction result used as a recent sale reference.

View sale source

View more market references

48k-Mile 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupe 6-Speed

Sold

$171,000

Date: 2025-01-28Source: Bring a TrailerMileage: 48k milesTransmission: 6-speed manualExterior: Not listed in source summaryInterior: Not listed

Delta vs base MSRP: +$98,000 (+134.2%)Base MSRP comparison; optioned sticker unavailable.

Public Bring a Trailer auction result used as a recent sale reference.

View sale source

Model identity

Model family

911

Sub-model

Carrera 4S

Generation

993

Chassis code

993

Model years

1996–1998

Body style

Coupe

Drivetrain

AWD

Transmission

Manual / Tiptronic

Engine layout

Rear-engine flat-six

Aspiration

Naturally aspirated

Special package

None listed

Platform notes

993 911 market profile with rear-engine flat-six power and AWD enthusiast positioning.

Market data sources

Last reviewed: 2026-06-17

Market comp source: Bring a Trailer

Market Comp • medium

Derived from two public Bring a Trailer sold results for 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupe 6-Speed examples.

View source

Recent sale source: Bring a Trailer

Recent Public Sale • medium

Public Bring a Trailer auction result used as a recent sale reference.

View source

Recent sale source: Bring a Trailer

Recent Public Sale • medium

Public Bring a Trailer auction result used as a recent sale reference.

View source

Buyer notes

Desirable options

Documented service history
Desirable factory color
Sport-oriented interior specification
Original books, tools, and window sticker

Buyer notes

Condition, mileage, color, and option specification can create wide value spreads.
Originality and complete documentation remain central to market context.
Compare recent sale references against configuration, mileage, and ownership history.

Known issues

Review service history, inspection records, and known platform-specific maintenance items.
Inspect paintwork, underbody condition, wheels, brakes, tires, and interior wear.
Confirm accident history, option list, and drivetrain behavior before assigning value.

Research on Porsche Finder

Continue your research on Porsche Finder when you are ready to view live Porsche inventory.

Open Porsche Finder