2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS and 911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet

The Porsche 911 all-wheel-drive models combine excellent safety with outstanding driving dynamics. After all, they observe the fundamental principle respected by any Porsche: the principle of performance. With the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS models, we take things to a higher level. Whether it’s the closed-top Coupé or the opentop Cabriolet, these are the sportiest all-wheel-drive Porsche 911 Carrera models that we’ve ever created. Both variants are powered by an uprated 3.8-litre flat-six engine with direct fuel injection (DFI) and VarioCam Plus, which generates 300 kW (408 hp) at 7,300 rpm, or 17 kW (23 hp) more than the allwheel drive S models. A top speed of 302 km/h is achieved and the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS Coupé completes the 0 to 100 km/h sprint in 4.6 seconds, the Cabriolet in 4.8 seconds.

How do they transmit this power to the road? Directly and, for excellent traction and enhanced dynamic performance, with Porsche Traction Management (PTM), Porsche Stability Management (PSM) and Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) including a ride height reduction of 10 mm. The Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS models always remain true to their principles, and the sports exhaust system fitted as standard gives them an outlet to be heard.

2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS

Distinguishing exterior features of the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS models include the dynamically accentuated cooling air intakes in the front apron and the additional spoiler lip painted in black, as well as the wide rear end and rear track. The most significant, however, are the seamless taillight strip and the ‘Carrera 4 GTS’ logo. The 911 Carrera 4 GTS models combine excellent precision with top-class traction for uncompromising driving dynamics and performance levels that you would otherwise expect to find only on the racetrack. The principle is simple, but incredibly effective.

Alcantara1) translates the exterior styling of the 2012 911 Carrera 4 GTS into the interior. It is functional, hardwearing and proven on the race track. In a word, sporty. It is mainly used to cover features requiring extra protection against wear and tear: the gear and handbrake levers, the steering wheel rim, the door handles, the door storage compartment lids, the seat centres and, in the Cabriolet models, the centre of the rear bench seat. In conjunction with the optional leather interior package with black Alcantara, the glove compartment lid, the door centre panels and the lower section of the dashboard are also finished in Alcantara.

The three-spoke SportDesign steering wheel was developed specifically for the 911 Carrera 4 GTS models and is fitted as standard. It offers 40 mm of adjustment for both height and reach and, thanks to its grip mouldings, it’s in safe hands even on the sportiest of drives. Other features include an integral full-size airbag, a high-grip steering wheel rim and outstanding ergonomics. In conjunction with the optional Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK), the steering wheel is equipped with two gearshift paddles. The paddles are made from a strong alloy and are ergonomically located behind the right and left steering wheel spokes. Pull the right-hand paddle and the PDK shifts up. Pull the lefthand paddle and the PDK shifts down.

2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS

When PDK is combined with the optional Sport Chrono Package Plus, the steering wheel also
features an additional display in the left- and right-hand spokes. It tells you whether the SPORT,
SPORT PLUS and Launch Control functions are activated. Fitted as standard, the sports seats of the new Porsche  911 Carrera 4 GTS models are firmly padded. Higher side bolsters on the seat squab and backrest provide additional lateral support. The seat height and fore/aft position are adjusted manually, the backrest electrically. Adaptive sports seats are available as an option, offering an extremely sporty experience and also a high level of comfort. They feature electric adjustment of fore/aft position, height and backrest angle and are equipped with lumbar support. The side bolsters on the seat squab and backrest are individually electrically adjustable, for enjoyable comfort on long journeys and tailor-made lateral support through bends or on the racetrack. The memory function supports the exterior mirrors and all driver’s seat positions, apart from the side bolsters.

The Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS is distinctive, which is why it fits in so well with the rest of the 911 range. Indeed, the 911 concept exists in many captivating forms. Whether you want a 3.6 or 3.8 litre engine, the pure sportscar experience with rearwheel drive or an all-wheel drive, a Cabriolet for efficient driving pleasure with the hood down or a distinctive glass-top Targa model, the 911 range epitomises diversity and caters for a variety of individual tastes. But the models in the 911 range have something in common. They have captured the imagination of generations of fans, and not least our engineers, since 1963. Through them, the 911 concept lives on. With the emphasis on sportiness and increased performance, but with reduced fuel consumption and emissions. These are challenges that we solve in our own way. Our solution is Porsche Intelligent Performance.

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