2012 Porsche 911 was Frankfurt Motor Show’s most discussed car online
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.
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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
