2012 Porsche 911 Carrera Specifications

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    • 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera Model Years
    201220132014

    Engine Location : Mid
    Drive Type : Rear Wheel
    Production Years for Series : 2012 - 2013
    Price : MSRP: $82,100-120,100
    Introduced At : 2011 IAA Frankfurt Motor Show
    0-60 mph : 4.3 seconds.
    Top Speed : 179 mph | 288.011 km/h
    Coefficient of Drag : 0.29
    Opposed 6
    Displacement : 3400 cc | 207.5 cu in. | 3.4 L.
    Power : 350 HP (257.6 KW) @ 7400 RPM
    Torque :287 Ft-Lbs (389 NM)
    Compression : 12.5 : 1
    Transmission:
    7 Manual , Automatic PDK

    Total Porsche Production for 2012 : 151,999
    2012 Porsche 911 Carrera
    Component

    SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT

    Manufacturer

    Tenneco Automotive

    NHTSA Campaign ID20E091000
    SummaryOhlins USA, Inc (Ohlins) is recalling certain Front Struts, part number POS 5N20. These struts were sold as part of Ohlins strut kits part number POZ MN02, intended for installation on 1999-2005 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and 4S (generation 996), and 2001-2006 Porsche 911 Turbo / Turbo S (generation 996) and kit part number POZ MN05, intended for installation on 2005-2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and 4S (generation 997), and 2006-2013 Porsche 911 Turbo / Turbo S (generation 997). The pin of the strut may experience excessive stress during maximum steering, possibly resulting breakage of the pin.
    ConsequenceIf the pin fails, it will cause separation of the strut from the vehicle, affecting vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
    RemedyOhlins will notify owners, and dealers will request the return of all unsold kits containing the subject part from dealer/distributor inventory for a full refund. All owners who purchased one of the kits (POZ MN02 or POZ MN05) will receive replacement front struts (POS 5N20 or POS 5N21 - These parts are interchangeable), along with new top mount interface solutions, free of charge. The recall began December 22, 2020. Owners may contact Ohlins customer service at 1-800-336-9029.
    NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

    Component

    SEAT BELTS

    Manufacturer

    PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Mfr Report Date20110531
    NHTSA Campaign ID11V409000
    SummaryPORSCHE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 911 SPEEDSTER AND 911 GTS RS 4.0; AND MODEL YEAR 2012 BOXSTER (INCLUDING S AND SPYDER); CAYMAN (INCLUDING S AND R); 911 CARRERA (INCLUDING S, GTS, 4, 4S, AND 4 GTS); 911 TARGA 4 AND TARGA 4S; AND 911 TURBO AND TURBO S MODELS MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 31, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 10, 2011. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE MOUNTING HOLES IN THE SEAT BELT ANCHOR PLATES FITTED TO THE VEHICLE ARE TOO SMALL. IF THE HOLE DIAMETER IS TOO SMALL, THE ANCHOR PLATE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ROTATE ABOUT THE FASTENING BOLT AS DESIGNED.
    ConsequenceSHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE SEAT BELT MAY NOT BE ROUTED OPTIMALLY AROUND THE OCCUPANT, OR MAY POTENTIALLY LOOSEN AT SOME POINT IN THE FUTURE INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY DURING A CRASH.
    RemedyPORSCHE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT BELT ANCHORS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE SEAT BELT. THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-767-7243.
    NotesPORSCHE'S SAFETY RECALL NUMBER IS AB02.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

    Component

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

    Manufacturer

    Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

    Mfr Report Date20120307
    NHTSA Campaign ID13V058000
    SummaryPorsche is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 911 Carrera and Carrera 4 vehicles manufactured from March 7, 2012, through November 12, 2012, and equipped with a standard (not sport) exhaust system. The exhaust tail pipe may fracture and separate from the rear muffler.
    ConsequenceIf the exhaust tail pipe separates from the muffler it may become a hazard for other vehicles on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
    RemedyPorsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear mufflers free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on May 9, 2013. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Porsche at 1-800-767-7243.
    NotesPorsche's safety recall number is AD01.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

    Information provided by NHTSA
    Data updated June 2024
    2012 Averages
    Avg. Home : $263,200
    Avg. Gallon of Gas : $3.55
    Total Car Production : 10,335,765

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    Q: How fast is the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera? A: The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera has a top speed of 179 mph.

    Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera? A: The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera has a wheelbase size of 96.46 inches.

    Q: What is the length of the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera? A: The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera has a length of 176.81 inches.

    Q: What is the width of the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera? A: The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera has a width of 71.18 inches.

    Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera? A: The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera was a Coupe.

    Q: How much did the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera had an MSRP of $82,100 - $$120,100 (USD).

    Q: How many vehicles did Porsche produce in 2012? A: Porsche produced 151,999 automobiles in 2012.

    Q: What engine did the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera have? A: The engine powering the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera was a Opposed 6 (3400 cc | 207.5 cu in. | 3.4 L.) with 350 HP (257.6 KW) @ 7400 RPM and 287 Ft-Lbs (389 NM).

    Q: What transmissions did the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera have? A: The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera had the following gearbox options: 7 speed Manual, Automatic PDK.

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