• 2012 Porsche 911 (991) Carrera S test numbers from Insideline - 1/4 mile in 12.7@113

                    
      		   
      Published on 11-24-2011 01:50 AM
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      Here are the first performance numbers for the brand new 991 Carrera S. The car has a 394 horsepower 3.8 liter flat 6. The vehicle tested had the 7 speed manual transmission and put up a very respectable 12.7@113. This puts it just slightly ahead of an E92 M3 even with DCT. We expect a PDK version of the 997 Carrera S to run mid to low 12's at around 115 mph meaning in a straightline the vehicle should be just as capable as a standard 996 generation turbo. Impressive? Absolutely.



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      1. KB's Avatar
        KB - 11-27-2011, 12:40 AM
        As much as I love Porsche and I think the new 911 is going to be $#@!ing awesome, these results are not much better that the 1M(Fake M car) inside line tested.
      1. Sticky's Avatar
        Sticky - 11-27-2011, 06:08 PM
        Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by KB Click here to enlarge
        As much as I love Porsche and I think the new 911 is going to be $#@!ing awesome, these results are not much better that the 1M(Fake M car) inside line tested.
        Make no mistake, this car is much faster than a 1M. It is roughly 4 MPH faster and that is just with the manual. The PDK is going to be a BEAST.
      1. flipm3's Avatar
        flipm3 - 12-11-2011, 10:17 PM
        Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by KB Click here to enlarge
        As much as I love Porsche and I think the new 911 is going to be $#@!ing awesome, these results are not much better that the 1M(Fake M car) inside line tested.
        At least the 991 Carrera S won't have an OEM charge pipe exploding during weekend track sessions Click here to enlarge

        All jokes aside, I can't wait to see the numbers with the PDK! I love how Porsche strives to keep their cars lightweight. Any data out yet on fuel efficiency?