On vehicles produced in late 2012 (2013 model year) Rev Matching is available on the 7 speed manual transmission when equipped with the Sport Chrono package. Apart from the reworked PDK transmission, the new 991 is also equipped with an industry-first 7-speed manual transmission. No cabriolet variant has ever been produced to date. Also, the 7th gear cannot be engaged unless the car is already in 5th or 6th gear. Here’s an excerpt from Peter Schultz, who was the Porsche CEO around this 928 vs. 911 battle, “The decision to keep the 911 in the product line occurred one afternoon in the office of Dr. Helmuth Bott de:Helmuth Bott, the Porsche operating board member responsible for all engineering and development. Further options include lightweight, noise-insulated glass (with a weight-saving of over eight pounds) and a front-axle lift system to quickly and easily increase ground clearance. With the mirrors folded, width is 72.9 inches, increasing to 79.7 inches when they're extended. The rear bumper had air vents reminiscent of those on the 959 and there were large vents on the front bumper. 911 Carrera: including the Carrera, Carrera S, Carrera 4, Carrera 4S, Carrera GTS, Carrera 4 GTS, Carrera T. All are available as cabriolets except the Carrera T. 911 Targa: including the Targa 4, Targa 4S, Targa 4 GTS. Visually, the RS is distinguished by its distinctive colour scheme – bright orange or green with black accents, which traces its roots to the iconic Carrera RS of 1973. It retains the 996's basic profile, with an even lower 0.28 drag coefficient, but draws on the 993 for detailing. 911 Turbo: including the Turbo, Turbo S. All are available as cabriolets. The European version of the RS is fitted with lightweight plexiglass rear windows and a factory-installed roll cage. Peopled loved the design and the 993 quickly gained a reputation for exceptional dependability and reliability. stereo) and revised suspension. On 30 July 2019 Porsche have started marketing the non 'S' model of the new 992. Along with tire pressure monitoring, there are also sensors to warn of brake pad wear. Research the 2012 Porsche 911 at cars.com and find specs, pricing, MPG, safety data, photos, videos, reviews and local inventory. They are both also comfortable enough as daily drivers. This steering helps reduce fuel consumption, but some enthusiasts feel that the precise steering feedback for which the 911 is famous is reduced with the new system. At $5,350, the Premium Package adds a Bose surround sound system, a surround-view camera system, ambient lighting, ventilated front seats, and more. The 0–97 km/h (60 mph) acceleration time for the manual transmission cars are 4.6 seconds for the Carrera and 4.3 seconds for the Carrera S. When equipped with the PDK transmission, the two 991 models can accelerate from 0–97 km/h in 4.4 seconds and 4.1 seconds. This helps improve ride quality on straights, while stiffening the suspension during aggressive driving. More of an issue for the base 911 is the Cayman GT4, which costs exactly the same but uses one of Porsche's most astounding engines - a 414-hp naturally aspirated 4.0-liter that sounds glorious. With a curb weight of 1,440 kg (3,175 lb), the 997 GT2 accelerates from 0–97 km/h (0–60 mph) in 3.6 seconds, and from 0 to 161 km/h (100 mph) in 7.4 seconds, and has a top speed of 328 km/h (204 mph). The wheelbase is 96.5 inches and the 911 measures 51.1 inches in height. The Porsche 911 was developed as a more powerful, larger and a more comfortable replacement for the 356, the company's first model.The new car made its public debut at the 1963 Frankfurt Motor Show (German: Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung). [68] For now, Porsche is offering just the Carrera and Carrera S versions, plus the all-wheel-drive 4 and 4S versions.[69]. [67] During the actual debut, a presentation of the history of the 911 series was shown, along with a lineup of 911s with different generations. Porsche 2012 911 Carrera S. The Porsche 911 is an odd duck. Carrera 4 models (both Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S) were announced as 2006 models. Perhaps the most popular and most-loved 911 is the 993 that was launched in 1993. Latest price, photos & features of Used 2010 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 3.8A PDK (COE till 01/2029) for sale by Hype Motoring Pte Ltd in Singapore. The 991 GT2 RS is powered by a 3.8 L twin-turbocharged flat-6 engine that produces a maximum power of 700 PS (515 kW; 690 hp) at 7,000 rpm and 750 N⋅m (550 lb⋅ft) of torque, making it the most powerful 911 ever built. These are useful for emergencies or smaller kids, but are better utilized as extra packing space to compensate for the tiny cargo area. Along with the traditional wider rear wing, the 996 Turbo had different front lights and bumpers when compared to the Carrera and Carrera 4. The Porsche 917 is considered one of the most iconic racing cars of all time and gave Porsche their first 24 Hours of Le Mans win, while open-top versions of it dominated Can-Am racing. Four-wheel drive models get a new transmission and an all-new, more efficient flat-six (341bhp for the Carrera, 380bhp for the Carrera S). This helps the car to turn in quicker and with more precision. GT2/GT2 RS: the highest performance derivative, a track-focused version based on the Turbo with rear wheel drive. Porsche does not subscribe to this philosophy, believing instead that every detail of a sports car that isn't perfect, can be made perfect.