The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera is the latest version of 2012 Porsche. The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera won't look very different from the 2009 Porsche 911, but it will get new engines and features. The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera is codenamed 991, suggesting another full redesign for the iconic rear-engine sports car.
Buyers expect classic 911 styling, and Porsche isn't about to risk sales by fraud with it much. However, reports from Britain's CAR magazine and Germany's Auto Bild show the 991 will have faintly altered proportions from the 997's, as wheelbase is said to be stretched nearly 4 inches while overall length is little changed.
More engine changes also mark the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera. Anchoring a revised lineup is a base S-model packing a downsized 3.4-liter version of the evergreen horizontally-opposed 6-cylinder powerplant. Despite less displacement, the 3.4 reportedly makes 350 horsepower, up five from the current base Carrera's 3.6-liter unit. Next comes a new Carrera RS, replacing today's S-model. It uses the same 3.8-liter engine, but with 15 horses added from 2009 tune to make a nice, round 400. But typical of 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera, it will be hard to spot without a 997 parked nearby. The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera is available at a price of $90,100. These sources also expect wider axle tracks, so the latest 911 will be broader of beam, front and rear. Adding to the huskier look is a new three-element front fascia with a larger center grille.
The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera is the latest version of 2012 Porsche. The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera won't look very different from the 2009 Porsche 911, but it will get new engines and features. The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera is codenamed 991, suggesting another full redesign for the iconic rear-engine sports car.
Buyers expect classic 911 styling, and Porsche isn't about to risk sales by fraud with it much. However, reports from Britain's CAR magazine and Germany's Auto Bild show the 991 will have faintly altered proportions from the 997's, as wheelbase is said to be stretched nearly 4 inches while overall length is little changed. 
More engine changes also mark the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera. Anchoring a revised lineup is a base S-model packing a downsized 3.4-liter version of the evergreen horizontally-opposed 6-cylinder powerplant. Despite less displacement, the 3.4 reportedly makes 350 horsepower, up five from the current base Carrera's 3.6-liter unit. Next comes a new Carrera RS, replacing today's S-model. It uses the same 3.8-liter engine, but with 15 horses added from 2009 tune to make a nice, round 400. But typical of 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera, it will be hard to spot without a 997 parked nearby. The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera is available at a price of $90,100. These sources also expect wider axle tracks, so the latest 911 will be broader of beam, front and rear. Adding to the huskier look is a new three-element front fascia with a larger center grille.
