The latest Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera S generations have just hit dealerships with Porsche backing the models as being “the most invigorating ownership experience yet.”

Both variants have been made over, while still maintaining Porsche’s distinct lines. The overhaul modified or replaced 90 percent of the car’s components, and includes a 100lb weight drop, and a lower, longer and wider body.

Performance enhancements such as engine and transmission thermal management, Automatic Start/Stop, electrical system recuperation, and electro-mechanical power steering all help with fuel efficiency. What stands out the most in this upgrade, however, is the world’s first seven speed manual transmission both the Carrera and Carrera S come equipped with.

Coupled to the seven-speed manual gearbox on the Carrera is a new 3.4-liter boxer engine that produces 5 additional horsepower over the previous 3.6-liter. Total output for the new Carrera hits 350hp, with a 0-60 mph time of 4.4 seconds. The Carrera S gets 15 extra horses with an engine larger in displacement at 3.8-liters, kicking out 400hp, and shaving .3 seconds off the Carrera’s 0-60 mph time. The 911 Carrera has a top speed of 179mph, while the Carrera S hits 188mph. An available Sports Chrono Package Plus puts the 0-60mph time down to 3.9 seconds.

Pricing for the new generation starts at $82,100 for the 911 Carrera Coupe, and $96,400 for the 911 Carrera S Coupe.

Refresher: Power for the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera comes from a new 3.4 liter boxer 6-cylinder making 350-hp. The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S is powered by a 3.8 liter boxer making 400-hp. Mated to a Porsche’s PDK 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, the 911 Carrera runs from 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds and 4.2 seconds with the optional Sport Chrono Package’s Launch Control function. The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S with a PDK goes from 0 to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds and 3.9 seconds with the Launch Control function of the optional Sport Chrono Package. Top speed for the 911 Carrera S and 911 Carrera comes in at 188 mph and 179 mph, respectively. Prices start $82,100 for the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera and $96,400 for the 2012 911 Carrera S.

- By: Alexandra Koken

It’s been quite some time since we did a new edition of our ‘Top 10 most important things you need to know about” segment – so today we’re coming back strong with a look at the new 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera. Let’s get it started guys.

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Top 10 things you need to know about the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera:

1. Porsche says that the 2012 911 Carrera has been ‘completely redesigned’ for the 7th-generation model but you probably won’t be able to tell until you took a closer look at the rear-end of the car. As always, Porsche holds true to the 911 Carrera design philosophy of ‘evolution, not revolution.’ I mean why fix something that’s not broken.
2. Nonetheless, weight of the new 2012 Porsche 911 was reduced thanks to a new lightweight body featuring aluminum-steel composite construction that reduces weight by 100 pounds.
3. Time to pay attention: The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera is powered by a 3.4 liter boxer 6-cylinder making 350-hp with a maximum torque of 287 lb-ft. Mated to Porsche’s PDK 7-speed dual-clutch transmission the 911 Carrera runs from 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds and 4.2 seconds with the optional Sport Chrono Package’s Launch Control function. The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S is powered by a 3.8 liter 6-cylinder boxer producing 400-hp and 325 lb-ft of torque. With a PDK, the 911 Carrera S goes from 0 to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds and 3.9 seconds with the Launch Control function of the optional Sport Chrono Package.
4. This year, Porsche is also offering a 7-speed manual. If you like circling through gets, the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera goes from 0 to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds, while the 911 Carrera S does it in 4.3 seconds. PDK may be the way to go this year.
5. Reports say that the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S lapped the famous Nurburgring track in Germany a whole 13 seconds quicker (7:40 seconds) than the outgoing model – and that’s pretty impressive.
6. The 2012 911 Carrera weighs in at 3,042 pounds while the 911 Carrera S comes in at 3,075 pounds.
7. Fuel-economy: The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera returns an EPA-rated fuel-economy of 19/27/22 mpg (city/highway/combined). The 2012 911 Carrera S returns 19/26/22 mpg. Both have an estimated annual fuel-cost comes in at $2,427 (based on45% highway, 55% city driving, 15,000 annual miles and current fuel prices). Both also feature a 16.9 gallon tank.
8. The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera models come with an impressive list of standard features including Porsche Communication Management (PCM) featuring a high-resolution 7-inch color display (touch screen), dual-zone climate control, Bluetooth, AUX and iPod connectivity. Keep in mind that navigation is optional along with heated seats and much more.
9. Prices for the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera start at $82,100 while the 911 Carrera S starts at $96,400.
10. The 2012 911 Carrera Cabriolet and 911 Carrera S Cabriolet start at $93,700 and $108,000 respectively.

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- By: Omar Rana

On the inside, Techart added its 3-spoke sport steering wheel with paddle shifters, coated the interior with leather, and added stitching and alcantara detailing.

Outside, the German tuner provides a set of stainless steel sport tailpipes. Options for 20- or 21-inch five-spoke alloy wheels come with Callipers that can be customized with color.

So far, engine mods have been withheld. We’ll see if Techart provides more details before the 2012 Geneva Motor Show release.

Click here for more news on the Porsche 911.

Refresher: Power for the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera comes from a new 3.4 liter boxer 6-cylinder making 350-hp. The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S is powered by a 3.8 liter boxer making 400-hp. Mated to a Porsche’s PDK 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, the 911 Carrera runs from 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds and 4.2 seconds with the optional Sport Chrono Package’s Launch Control function. The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S with a PDK goes from 0 to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds and 3.9 seconds with the Launch Control function of the optional Sport Chrono Package. Top speed for the 911 Carrera S and 911 Carrera comes in at 188 mph and 179 mph, respectively. Prices start $82,100 for the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera and $96,400 for the 2012 911 Carrera S.

- By: Alexandra Koken

Usually, owners of an automobile are pretty much unaware of the rigorous testing a vehicle goes through before ending up in production and heading to your local dealership – especially a vehicle with the high-performance and precision capabilities of the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera.

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Porsche has just released a video of its engineers rigorously testing the 2012 911 in South Africa and the Arctic Circle.

Before approving the car for production, engineers take the prototypes on the most demanding road trips imaginable while in the most punishing of climates.

Check out the video after the jump.

Refresher: Power for the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera comes from a new 3.4 liter boxer 6-cylinder making 350-hp. The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S is powered by a 3.8 liter boxer making 400-hp. Mated to a Porsche’s PDK 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, the 911 Carrera runs from 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds and 4.2 seconds with the optional Sport Chrono Package’s Launch Control function. The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S with a PDK goes from 0 to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds and 3.9 seconds with the Launch Control function of the optional Sport Chrono Package. Top speed for the 911 Carrera S and 911 Carrera comes in at 188 mph and 179 mph, respectively. Prices start $82,100 for the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera and $96,400 for the 2012 911 Carrera S.

- By: Omar Rana

Porsche’s new 2012 911 Carrera has received ‘overwhelming’ orders in Germany two days before the model actually goes on sale across Europe. That’s pretty impressive since the starting price tag for a Porsche 911 there is 88,000-euro ($119,000 USD).

According to spokesman Dirk Erat, Porsche will have a ‘particularly strong rush’ for the new 911 in Europe and that advance sales are already in the four digits.reworked 911 are in the four-digits, spokesman Dirk Erat said.

Porsche aims to increase its sales to at least 200,000 by 2018. By next year, Porsche hopes to sell a record 140,000 units up from 120,000 units in 2011.

Click here for more news on the Porsche 911.

Refresher: Power for the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera comes from a new 3.4 liter boxer 6-cylinder making 350-hp. The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S is powered by a 3.8 liter boxer making 400-hp. Mated to a Porsche’s PDK 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, the 911 Carrera runs from 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds and 4.2 seconds with the optional Sport Chrono Package’s Launch Control function. The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S with a PDK goes from 0 to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds and 3.9 seconds with the Launch Control function of the optional Sport Chrono Package. Top speed for the 911 Carrera S and 911 Carrera comes in at 188 mph and 179 mph, respectively. Prices start $82,100 for the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera and $96,400 for the 2012 911 Carrera S.

- By: Omar Rana

Source: Detroit News

Can’t get enough of the new 2012 Porsche 911? Chris Harris of EVO Magazine is back today with his take on the new 2012 911 Carrera with a new 3 minute and 42 second video.

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Check out Chris’ review after the jump.

Refresher: Power for the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera comes from a new 3.4 liter boxer 6-cylinder making 350-hp. The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S is powered by a 3.8 liter boxer making 400-hp. Mated to a Porsche’s PDK 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, the 911 Carrera runs from 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds and 4.2 seconds with the optional Sport Chrono Package’s Launch Control function. The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S with a PDK goes from 0 to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds and 3.9 seconds with the Launch Control function of the optional Sport Chrono Package. Top speed for the 911 Carrera S and 911 Carrera comes in at 188 mph and 179 mph, respectively. Prices start $82,100 for the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera and $96,400 for the 2012 911 Carrera S.

- By: Omar Rana

Porsche USA has just released the online configurator for the 2012 911 Carrera and we only have one gripe with the whole choices. There are about 3 special colors that we think shouldn’t even exist – they include the GT Silver Metallic, Cognac Metallic and Lime Gold Metallic – those colors are almost so ugly that we can’t even show them here at egmCarTech.

Click here to build your own 2012 Porsche 911.

Click here for more news on the Porsche 911.

Refresher: Power for the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera comes from a new 3.4 liter boxer 6-cylinder making 350-hp. The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S is powered by a 3.8 liter boxer making 400-hp. Mated to a Porsche’s PDK 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, the 911 Carrera runs from 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds and 4.2 seconds with the optional Sport Chrono Package’s Launch Control function. The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S with a PDK goes from 0 to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds and 3.9 seconds with the Launch Control function of the optional Sport Chrono Package. Top speed for the 911 Carrera S and 911 Carrera comes in at 188 mph and 179 mph, respectively. Prices start $82,100 for the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera and $96,400 for the 2012 911 Carrera S.

- By: Omar Rana

Porsche is offering its enthusiasts an awesome opportunity called the Winter Driving Experience that allows drivers to enhance their skills while test-driving the brand’s latest 911.

Instructors will be using an integration of theory and practical application to help drivers at any degree of expertise improve both driving skill and style. Pushing the boundaries on standard instruction, Porsche opted out of a typical venue and is taking the lessons to extreme conditions; from the Arctic Circle to South Africa. The goal is to give drivers the chance to learn to maneuver in conditions well beyond a regular rainy day.

Click here for our original post on the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera.

Those interested in moving up in Porsche’s ranks on the streets of Finland (titled Precision, Performance and Master) and downshifting around curvy roads in South Africa, can request a catalog by dialing +49 (0)711/911-23360 (-233644) or by heading to Porsche’s website.

Refresher: Power for the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera comes from a new 3.4 liter boxer 6-cylinder making 350-hp. The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S is powered by a 3.8 liter boxer making 400-hp. Mated to a Porsche’s PDK 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, the 911 Carrera runs from 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds and 4.2 seconds with the optional Sport Chrono Package’s Launch Control function. The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S with a PDK goes from 0 to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds and 3.9 seconds with the Launch Control function of the optional Sport Chrono Package. Top speed for the 911 Carrera S and 911 Carrera comes in at 188 mph and 179 mph, respectively. Prices start $82,100 for the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera and $96,400 for the 2012 911 Carrera S.

- By: Alexandra Koken

While many of us are holding onto our wallets, Porsche is enjoying customers that are willing to spend in this economy. According to CEO Matthian Mueller, Porsche has full order books and sees no signs of a downturn… at least in the automotive industry.

“This doesn’t look like cooling and decline,” Mueller said. He said that the worldwide automotive market would reach 100 million vehicles by 2020, up from an estaimted 62-63 million this year.

Porsche is aiming to increase sales to about 140,000 vehicles next year, up from an estimated 120,000 units in 2011. Sources say that boost in sales will come from the new Porsche 911 and the upcoming Boxster.

By 2018, Porsche aims to sell 200,000 units on an annual basis and expand its lineup from the current four to seven.

Refresher: Power for the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera comes from a new 3.4 liter boxer inline 6-cylinder making 350-hp. The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S is powered by a 3.8 liter boxer making 400-hp. Mated to a Porsche’s PDK 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, the 911 Carrera runs from 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds and 4.2 seconds with the optional Sport Chrono Package’s Launch Control function. The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S with a PDK goes from 0 to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds and 3.9 seconds with the Launch Control function of the optional Sport Chrono Package. Top speed for the 911 Carrera S and 911 Carrera comes in at 188 mph and 179 mph, respectively. Prices start $82,100 for the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera and $96,400 for the 2012 911 Carrera S.

- By: Omar Rana

Source: Automotive News

If you like cars and are a videogame nut like I am, then you’d be familiar with nameplates such as Gran Turismo and Forza.

But of course, we can’t forget the Need for Speed label. Recently, Electronic Arts has been working up quite a bit of hype for its latest addition to the franchise. And to add to the fiasco, Electronic Arts announced that they will be running a promotional contest offering to win a brand spankin’ new 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S.

Click here for our original post on the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera.

No purchase is necessary since all you need to do to enter the giveaway is log into your EA account or register a new one for free if you don’t have one. But unfortunately, only those living in the US, Canada or the UK can participate. Sorry rest of the world!

Refresher: Power for the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera comes from a new 3.4 liter boxer 6-cylinder making 350-hp. The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S is powered by a 3.8 liter boxer making 400-hp. Mated to a Porsche’s PDK 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, the 911 Carrera runs from 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds and 4.2 seconds with the optional Sport Chrono Package’s Launch Control function. The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S with a PDK goes from 0 to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds and 3.9 seconds with the Launch Control function of the optional Sport Chrono Package. Top speed for the 911 Carrera S and 911 Carrera comes in at 188 mph and 179 mph, respectively. Prices start $82,100 for the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera and $96,400 for the 2012 911 Carrera S.

- By: Chris Chin

So you’re passed out in bed and then all of the sudden you wake up to the noise of supercars. You pinch yourself hoping you’re not dreaming and look outside your window only to find over a dozen Porsche prototypes in camouflage.

That’s exactly what happened to YouTube used tubemtubeme who managed to film (what we counted) more than twelve 2013 Porsche 911 Turbo, Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet, Porsche 911 Cabriolet, Porsche Cayman and Porsche Boxster prototypes.

Click here for our original post on the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera.

We’re not sure what Porsche engineers were doing in downtown San Francisco with a bunch of Porsche prototypes – but we want their job… now.

Follow the jump for the videos.

- By: Omar Rana

Join Martin Pohanka, lead interior design at Porsche, as he gives us a tour around the interior of the new 2012 Porsche 911.

Check out the video after the jump.

Click here for our original post on the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera.

Refresher: Power for the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera comes from a new 3.4 liter boxer 6-cylinder making 350-hp. The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S is powered by a 3.8 liter boxer making 400-hp. Mated to a Porsche’s PDK 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, the 911 Carrera runs from 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds and 4.2 seconds with the optional Sport Chrono Package’s Launch Control function. The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S with a PDK goes from 0 to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds and 3.9 seconds with the Launch Control function of the optional Sport Chrono Package. Top speed for the 911 Carrera S and 911 Carrera comes in at 188 mph and 179 mph, respectively. Prices start $82,100 for the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera and $96,400 for the 2012 911 Carrera S.

- By: Omar Rana

An upcoming tuning package will be featuring a 2012 Porsche 911 (991) Carrera S, getting some extra horses and styling enhancements from SpeedART.

Known as the SpeedART SP91-R, performance upgrades include a power kit and a sport exhaust system, that generate 429hp for the 991.

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The exterior has been fitted iwth a full aero body kit that comes with a front lip, rear diffuser, and side skirts. A sport-tuned suspension also sits on a set of 21-inch alloy wheels, while the inteior also gets a custom treatment.

SpeedART plans to fill in more details at November’s Essen Motor Show.

Refresher: Power for the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera comes from a new 3.4 liter boxer 6-cylinder making 350-hp. The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S is powered by a 3.8 liter boxer making 400-hp. Mated to a Porsche’s PDK 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, the 911 Carrera runs from 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds and 4.2 seconds with the optional Sport Chrono Package’s Launch Control function. The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S with a PDK goes from 0 to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds and 3.9 seconds with the Launch Control function of the optional Sport Chrono Package. Top speed for the 911 Carrera S and 911 Carrera comes in at 188 mph and 179 mph, respectively. Prices start $82,100 for the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera and $96,400 for the 2012 911 Carrera S.

- By: Alexandra Koken

According to a stats from UK-based Kantar Media Precis, the new 2012 Porsche 911 sparked the most interest from social media users during the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. Whether it was Tweest, Facebook-Likes or blog posts, the new Porsche 911 seemed to grab the attention of the social media geeks.

The car to take the second place was the Mercedes-Benz B-Class, followed by the BMW i3 Concept, Audi Urban Concept and the Ford Evos Concept.

Click here for our original post on the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera.

The study’s results are based on articles or posts from two weeks before the first press day until the end of the second press day (Sept. 14, 2011).

Refresher: Power for the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera comes from a new 3.4 liter boxer 6-cylinder making 350-hp. The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S is powered by a 3.8 liter boxer making 400-hp. Mated to a Porsche’s PDK 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, the 911 Carrera runs from 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds and 4.2 seconds with the optional Sport Chrono Package’s Launch Control function. The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S with a PDK goes from 0 to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds and 3.9 seconds with the Launch Control function of the optional Sport Chrono Package. Top speed for the 911 Carrera S and 911 Carrera comes in at 188 mph and 179 mph, respectively. Prices start $82,100 for the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera and $96,400 for the 2012 911 Carrera S.

- By: Omar Rana

Source: Automotive News

You may have seen 2 or 3 of these vehicles on the road already (BMW 6-Series, Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Beetle) but most of them won’t hit your local dealership until early 2012.

Some of the vehicles that the egmCarTech team is looking forward to test-drive are the Audi A6, BMW M5, Chevrolet Malibu, Honda CR-V, Hyundai Azera, Lexus GS, Porsche 911 and the Toyota Yaris.

Check out the complete list after the jump or circle through the photo gallery to see what you should (or shouldn’t) be waiting for.

Check out the list after the jump.

Top 16 Redesigned Vehicles You’ll See in 2012 (Alphabetical Order):

• 2012 Audi A6
• 2012 BMW 6-Series
• 2012 BMW M5
• 2013 Chevrolet Malibu
• 2013 Ford Taurus
• 2013 Honda CR-V
• 2013 Hyundai Azera
• 2013 Lexus GS
• 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML
• 2012 Nissan Versa
• 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera / Porsche 911 Carrera S
• 2012 Subaru Impreza
• 2012 Toyota Camry
• 2012 Toyota Yaris
• 2012 Volkswagen Beetle
• 2012 Volkswagen Passat

- By: Omar Rana

Porsche’s remodeled 991 has been created by Michael Mauer, known for his work with Saab and Mercedes, and made to last, as the brand plans on keeping it for the next 14 years.

The coupe for the new generation 911’s was revealed at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show, with several models to follow in the future. Since this model is such a crucial one for the Porsche brand, the automaker plans on enhancing its prominence with the new upcoming variations.

A 911 Cabriolet will be the first to follow the coupe, with a top constructed of lightweight panels covered in a soft fabric to conceal breaks in the pieces.

A four-wheel drive 911, or the Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S, will hit the pavement as of December 2012.

Click here for our original post on the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera.

Two versions the same six-cylinder motors will be the only available for the first year and a half of the 991 generation’s production. Following is a 3.4-liter direct-injection motor that puts out 350-hp at 280 lb-ft for the C2/C4, and a 400hp, 325 lb-ft of torque 3.8-liter version for the C2S/C4S, standard with two-stage free-flow exhausts, switchable manifolds, and adjustable camshafts.

The next 911 Turbo Coupe gets 520hp courtesy of a 3.8-liter flat six. This model is scheduled for debut in 2013, along with the new 911 GT3 powered by an n/a horizontally opposed six-cylinder. The year after brings the release of the wide body soft top model.

By early 2014, the 911 Targa should have a new replacement with an old roof concept, with a folding removable top and heated glass backlight.

That same year could see an additional release of a 991 Speedster that could easily take after the 991 cabriolet, with a loaded version and a minimalist counterpart.

Porsche plans on going green further down the line with potential for a 911 plug-in hybrid, also.

Refresher: Power for the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera comes from a new 3.4 liter boxer 6-cylinder making 350-hp. The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S is powered by a 3.8 liter boxer making 400-hp. Mated to a Porsche’s PDK 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, the 911 Carrera runs from 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds and 4.2 seconds with the optional Sport Chrono Package’s Launch Control function. The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S with a PDK goes from 0 to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds and 3.9 seconds with the Launch Control function of the optional Sport Chrono Package. Top speed for the 911 Carrera S and 911 Carrera comes in at 188 mph and 179 mph, respectively. Prices start $82,100 for the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera and $96,400 for the 2012 911 Carrera S.

- By: Alexandra Koken

Source: CAR
Photo Rendering: Teamspeed

Recent reports have suggesting that the next-generation Porsche 911 GT3 will get the brand’s lighter and faster dual-clutch PDK transmission. Well, that isn’t so. According to Porsche CEO Matthias Muller, Porsche will continue to offer manual transmissions as long as customers keep demanding it.

Earlier reports suggest that Porsche will go the PDK-S route for the new 911 GT3 since it would step up performance but the issue of it not being appropriate for enthusiasts has held Porsche back from not offering a manual gearbox.

It’s safe to bet that the new Porsche 911 GT3 will get the 7-speed manual that is currently offered on the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera lineup.

Click here for our original post on the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera.

We’re huge fans of Porsche’s dual-clutch PDK 7-speed, which is indeed blistering fast, but hey, if you’re a fan of manually shifting – Porsche won’t let you down.

Refresher: Power for the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera comes from a new 3.4 liter boxer 6-cylinder making 350-hp. The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S is powered by a 3.8 liter boxer making 400-hp. Mated to a Porsche’s PDK 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, the 911 Carrera runs from 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds and 4.2 seconds with the optional Sport Chrono Package’s Launch Control function. The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S with a PDK goes from 0 to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds and 3.9 seconds with the Launch Control function of the optional Sport Chrono Package. Top speed for the 911 Carrera S and 911 Carrera comes in at 188 mph and 179 mph, respectively. Prices start $82,100 for the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera and $96,400 for the 2012 911 Carrera S.

- By: Omar Rana

Source: MotorTrend

Each new Porsche 911 hasn’t always pushed the limits when compare to its predecessors – at least according to us. To make us believe otherwise, Porsche has just released a new video showing how the design of the 911 has evolved from inception to its current generation.

The video shows an animation that outlines the the very first generation of the 911 to the new Porsche 911 Carrera S that made its debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show.

It’s quite an interesting watch.

Click here for our original post on the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera.

Hit the jump for the video.

Refresher: Power for the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera comes from a new 3.4 liter boxer 6-cylinder making 350-hp. The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S is powered by a 3.8 liter boxer making 400-hp. Mated to a Porsche’s PDK 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, the 911 Carrera runs from 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds and 4.2 seconds with the optional Sport Chrono Package’s Launch Control function. The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S with a PDK goes from 0 to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds and 3.9 seconds with the Launch Control function of the optional Sport Chrono Package. Top speed for the 911 Carrera S and 911 Carrera comes in at 188 mph and 179 mph, respectively. Prices start $82,100 for the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera and $96,400 for the 2012 911 Carrera S.

- By: Omar Rana