2012 Porsche 911 review
Porsche 911 highlights
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Mileage (EPA estimate)
16 city, 24 highway, 19 combined
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What is new for the 2012 Porsche 911?
- The 911 is available in a variety of new trims, including the Black Edition, Carrera 4 GTS, and GTS.
- 911 trims have been upgraded with Leather & Suede Seats, Cloth Seats, Memory Seat(s), 20 Inch Plus Wheels, Bluetooth Technology, Navigation System, and Satellite Radio Ready as standard equipment this year.
- Smart Key and Leatherette & Cloth features are now available as options on select trims.
- The Turbo trim now comes with Sunroof(s), Leather Seats, Rear Spoiler, Manual Transmission, and 6002 as standard equipment.
- The Targa 4 trim now comes with Full Leather Interior as standard equipment.
- The Targa 4S trim now comes with Full Leather Interior as standard equipment.
- The Speedster (Limited Edition) trim now comes with Overhead Airbags and Power Seat(s) as standard equipment.
- The Turbo S trim now comes with Rear Spoiler and Manual Transmission as standard equipment.
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Ratings & reliability
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RepairPal gave the Porsche 911 an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Porsche 911 44th out of 68 among Luxury Midsize Cars.
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Carrera 2WD 2D Convertible
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cruise Control
- Heated Mirrors
- Leather Seats
- Manual Transmission
- Navigation System
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Spoiler
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Soft Top
- Traction Control
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- A/C Seat(s)
- BOSE Sound System
- Burmester Audio
- Front Seat Heaters
- Full Leather Interior
- Heated Mirrors
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Memory Seat(s)
- Parking Sensors
- Smart Key
Drive Wheels
Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
3.4L
Horsepower
350
Torque (ft-lbs)
287
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
16.9
Wheelbase
96.5"
Overall length
176.8"
Width
71.2"
Height
51.3"
Front tires
P235/40ZR19
Rear tires
P285/35ZR19
Seating capacity
4
Transmission
Manual 7
2012 Porsche 911 FAQ
The 2012 Porsche 911 is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Carrera: 19 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- Carrera S: 19 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- Turbo S: 17 MPG City and 25 MPG Highway
- Carrera 4 GTS: 18 MPG City and 25 MPG Highway
- Carrera 4: 18 MPG City and 25 MPG Highway
- Carrera 4S: 18 MPG City and 25 MPG Highway
- Carrera GTS: 18 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
- Targa 4: 18 MPG City and 25 MPG Highway
- Targa 4S: 17 MPG City and 25 MPG Highway
- Turbo: 16 MPG City and 24 MPG Highway
The Porsche 911 received a rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Porsche 911 as 43 out of 68 among Luxury Midsize Car
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