| Year Make Model | 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S 2dr Coupe (3.8L 6cyl 7M) |
| Vehicle Type | RWD 2dr 4-passenger Coupe |
| Estimated MSRP | $105,000 (as tested) |
| Configuration | Longitudinal rear engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Engine type | Naturally aspirated, direct injected flat-6, gasoline |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 3,800/232 |
| Block/head material | Aluminum/aluminum |
| Valvetrain | Double overhead camshaft, four valves per cylinder, variable valve timing + lift on intake valves |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 12.5 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 394 @ 7,400 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 325 @ 5,600 |
| Fuel type | Premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission type | Seven-speed manual |
| Transmission ratios (x:1) | I=3.91, II=2.29, III=1.55, IV=1.30, V=1.08, VI=0.88, VII=0.71 |
| Final-drive ratio (x:1) | 3.44 |
| Differential(s) | Mechanical limited slip |
| Suspension, front | Modified MacPherson strut, coil springs, elctrically adjustable dampers, active stabilizer bar |
| Suspension, rear | Multilink, coil springs, electrically adjustable dampers, active stabilizer bar |
| Steering type | Electric speed-proportional power steering |
| Steering ratio (x:1) | Variable: 12.25 to 16.6 |
| Tire make and model | Pirelli P Zero Nero |
| Tire type | Performance front and rear |
| Tire size, front | 245/35ZR20 |
| Tire size, rear | 295/30ZR20 |
| Wheel size | 20-by-8.5 inches front -- 20-by-11 inches rear |
| Wheel material | Alloy |
| Brakes, front | Ventilated 13.4-inch carbon-ceramic rotors, six-piston fixed calipers |
| Brakes, rear | Ventilated disc 13-inch carbon-ceramic rotors, four-piston fixed calipers |
| 0-60 mph, mfr. claim (sec.) | 4.3 manual; 4.1 PDK, Sport Chrono equipped |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 16.9 |
| Stereo description | Nine-speaker, 235-watt six CD/DVD/MP3 AM/FM; Optional Burmester 12-speaker 800-watt system. |
| iPod/digital media compatibility | USB, Standard Bluetooth audio |
| Bluetooth phone connectivity | Standard |
| Navigation system | Standard, 7-inch touchscreen |
| Parking aids | Optional front and rear parking sensors |
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 3,075 |
| Length (in.) | 176.8 |
| Width (in.) | 71.2 |
| Height (in.) | 51.0 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 96.5 |
| Track, front (in.) | 60.6 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 59.7 |
| Seating capacity | 4 |
| Trunk volume (cu-ft) | 4.76 |
| GVWR (lbs.) | 4,034 |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 10 years/Unlimited miles |
| Roadside assistance | 4 years/50,000 miles |
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