2012 Porsche 911 Carrera and 911Carrera GTS ~ blackcarracing

The Porsche 911 Carrera is renowned for being an unadulterated sportscar. The engine is positioned low down in the rear. The car’s silhouette is distinctive, the design is unmistakable. Since 1963, the 911 concept has been the source of much inspiration. Some ideas made it only as far as the drawing board, before being shelved. Now, the time has come to reaffirm the definition of the 911. In other words, to speak in plain language with a strong argument and three letters that cannot be misunderstood: GTS. They combine two strengths: the emphatic sportiness of a 911 Carrera S model and performance that you would expect to find only on the racetrack, with the ability for day-to-day driving. The result is tangible, visible, and immediately accessible. The new Porsche 911 Carrera GTS models. Whether in Coupé or Cabriolet form, the fact remains the same. They are the sportiest 911 Carrera models that we’ve ever built.

The new 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS. More power. Maximum torque is reached earlier. An even faster throttle response and even better acceleration. An even sportier driving experience. These are the most compelling attributes compared with the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S models. The figures say it all. The uprated 3.8-litre flat-six engine with direct fuel injection (DFI) now delivers 300 kW (408 hp), 23 hp more than the Porsche 911 Carrera S. The Coupé model completes the 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) sprint in 4.6 seconds, the Cabriolet in 4.8 seconds. Yet, there has been no increase in fuel consumption or emissions. This is not a contradiction, but a combination of dynamics and efficiency, of sportiness and everyday practicality. In short, it is our understanding of the sportscar concept. We call it Porsche Intelligent Performance. Increased performance, with ideas that drive us forward a principle that also reflects our approach to the chassis and to safety. Both models are equipped as standard with Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) and Porsche Stability Management (PSM).

The optional Sport Chrono Package Plus is the essence of motorsport, offering an even more dynamic tuning of the chassis and engine setup. In conjunction with the optional Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK), the Sport Chrono Package Plus delivers a further improvement in acceleration: 4.2 seconds for the Coupé and 4.4 seconds for the Cabriolet. Gear changes take place in milliseconds, with no interruption in the flow of power. Together, this spells 2012 911 Carrera GTS. Three words are enough to make a clear statement: athletic, muscular, powerful. The look of the new 911 Carrera GTS models leaves no room for doubt. They are models of clarity.

Let’s get straight to the detail, beginning with the dynamically accentuated cooling air intakes
in the front apron and the additional spoiler lip with a black painted finish. These are distinctly sporty characteristics, with components that have been optimised in the Porsche wind tunnel to improve aerodynamic efficiency. On the sides of the vehicle, black sideskirt trims are a bold indication of the performance in store. The rear end is just as expressive. Compared with the
911 Carrera S, the body is 44 mm wider at the rear axle and the rear track has been widened
by 32 mm for greater roll stability and improved turnin. The 911 Carrera GTS models are fitted with 19-inch RS Spyder wheels featuring a central locking device. Until now, this racing wheel design was exclusive to the 911 Turbo. The black painted finish on the centre spokes is also an unmistakable reference to motorsport, and a clear signal of the driver’s racing mentality.

At Porsche, sound will always be crucial to the design concept. The sports exhaust system is
characterised by audible and also visible hallmarks: powerful, resonant and unadulterated. The tailpipes have a nanocoated, polished finish on the inside, and a black painted finish on the outside. For contrast, the rear trim panel between the tailpipes is also finished in black. Whilst the 911 Carrera GTS models are part of the 911 range, they explore a different direction. As an expression of this individuality, the air filter casing, rear end, door sill guards and doors all carry the ‘Carrera GTS’ logo. The interior focuses on the essentials. These models are all about sport, so there is no place for unnecessary weight. Such as the rear seats, which we have deleted from the Coupé model. If you think differently, it is available to order at no extra cost. The three-spoke ‘SportDesign’ steering wheel is not only standard, it is exclusive to the new Porsche 911 Carrera GTS models. It is both minimalist and functional, for even sportier appeal.

Materials are important. They make a distinct first impression: excellent functionality and an authentic motorsport feel. Alcantara non-slip, washable and easy to maintain covers the steering wheel, the gear and handbrake levers, the seat centres and, in the Coupé, the rooflining. This material is designed to cope with the stresses of heavy use. Just like the sports seats, which offer firm lateral support in any driving situation. The greatest challenger in sport is, ultimately, oneself. This was the starting point for our development of the 911 Carrera GTS models. We have made them leaner and more muscular, giving a more distinctive contour.

2012 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS MSRP $ 103,100.00