2012 Porsche 911 Specs, Features & Options
Here's everything you need to know about each trim in the 2012 Porsche 911 lineup. Compare pricing, specs, key features and more.
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| Fair Market Price | N/A | $59,400 | $60,500 | $60,500 | $60,500 | $68,800 | $68,800 | $70,600 | $71,300 | $75,400 | $93,500 | $95,500 | ||
| Fuel Economy | City 19/Hwy 27/Comb 21 MPG | City 18/Hwy 26/Comb 21 MPG | City 18/Hwy 26/Comb 21 MPG | City 18/Hwy 25/Comb 21 MPG | City 18/Hwy 26/Comb 21 MPG | City 18/Hwy 26/Comb 21 MPG | City 18/Hwy 26/Comb 21 MPG | City 18/Hwy 26/Comb 21 MPG | City 17/Hwy 25/Comb 20 MPG | City 17/Hwy 25/Comb 20 MPG | City 16/Hwy 24/Comb 19 MPG | City 16/Hwy 24/Comb 19 MPG | ||
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | ||
| Horsepower | 408 @ 7300 RPM | 345 @ 6500 RPM | 345 @ 6500 RPM | 345 @ 6500 RPM | 345 @ 6500 RPM | 408 @ 7300 RPM | 345 @ 6500 RPM | 345 @ 6500 RPM | 345 @ 6500 RPM | 408 @ 7300 RPM | 500 @ 6000 RPM | 530 @ 6250 RPM | ||
| Cargo Volume | 3.70 cu ft | 4.80 cu ft | 4.80 cu ft | 3.70 cu ft | 4.80 cu ft | 3.70 cu ft | 4.80 cu ft | 4.80 cu ft | 3.70 cu ft | 3.70 cu ft | 3.70 cu ft | 3.70 cu ft | ||
| Engine | 6-Cyl, 3.8 Liter | 6-Cyl, 3.6 Liter | 6-Cyl, 3.6 Liter | 6-Cyl, 3.6 Liter | 6-Cyl, 3.6 Liter | 6-Cyl, 3.8 Liter | 6-Cyl, 3.8 Liter | 6-Cyl, 3.8 Liter | 6-Cyl, 3.8 Liter | 6-Cyl, 3.8 Liter | 6-Cyl, Twin Turbo, 3.8 Liter | 6-Cyl, Twin Turbo, 3.8 Liter | ||
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | ||
| Torque | 310 lb-ft | 288 lb-ft | 288 lb-ft | 288 lb-ft | 288 lb-ft | 310 lb-ft | 310 lb-ft | 310 lb-ft | 310 lb-ft | 310 lb-ft | 480 lb-ft | 516 lb-ft | ||
| Turning Circle | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | ||
| 0 - 60 | 4.4 seconds | 4.9 seconds | 4.9 seconds | 5 seconds | 4.8 seconds | 4.5 seconds | 4.7 seconds | 4.7 seconds | 4.7 seconds | 4.5 seconds | 3.6 seconds | 3.2 seconds |
| Child Seat Anchors | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | ||
| Child Door Locks | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | ||
| Traction Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Bluetooth Wireless Technology | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Remote Keyless Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Navigation System | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | ||
| Voice Recognition System | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | ||
| Touch Screen Monitor | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | ||
| Hands Free Phone | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Premium Radio | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | ||
| Bluetooth Wireless Technology | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Satellite Radio | Not Available | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Remote Control Liftgate/Trunk Release | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Remote Keyless Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Heated Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Heated Steering Wheel | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | ||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Torque | 310 @ 7300 RPM | 288 @ 6500 RPM | 288 @ 6500 RPM | 288 @ 6500 RPM | 288 @ 6500 RPM | 310 @ 7300 RPM | 310 @ 6500 RPM | 310 @ 6500 RPM | 310 @ 6500 RPM | 310 @ 7300 RPM | 480 @ 6000 RPM | 516 @ 6250 RPM | ||
| 0 to 60 | 4.4 seconds | 4.9 seconds | 4.9 seconds | 5 seconds | 4.8 seconds | 4.5 seconds | 4.7 seconds | 4.7 seconds | 4.7 seconds | 4.5 seconds | 3.6 seconds | 3.2 seconds | ||
| Top Speed | 189 mph | 180 mph | Not Available | 177 mph | 175 mph | 190 mph | 188 mph | 188 mph | 185 mph | 187 mph | 194 mph | 196 mph |
| Leather Seats | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Folding Rear Seat | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Dual Power Front Seats | Standard | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Driver's Seat | Standard | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Leather Interior Trim | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Optional | ||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Windows | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Rear Window Defroster | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Steering Wheel Controls | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | ||
| Tilt Steering Wheel | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cup Holder Count | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Headlights | Standard | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Not Available | ||
| Alloy Wheels | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Fog Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | ||
| Rear Spoiler | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | ||
| Hill Start Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Limited Slip Differential | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Standard | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | ||
| Recommended Fuel | Premium | Premium | Premium | Premium | Premium | Premium | Premium | Premium | Premium | Premium | Premium | Premium | ||
| Stability Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Automatic |
| Curb Weight | 3395 pounds | 3263 pounds | 3263 pounds | 3428 pounds | 3307 pounds | 3340 pounds | 3318 pounds | 3395 pounds | 3450 pounds | 3450 pounds | 3627 pounds | 3682 pounds | ||
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gallons | 16.9 gallons | 16.9 gallons | 17.7 gallons | 16.9 gallons | 17.7 gallons | 16.9 gallons | 16.9 gallons | 17.7 gallons | 17.7 gallons | 17.7 gallons | 17.7 gallons | ||
| Overall Length | 176.1 inches | 175.8 inches | 175.8 inches | 175.8 inches | 176.8 inches | 174.6 inches | 175.8 inches | 176.8 inches | 175.8 inches | 174.6 inches | 176.3 inches | 176.3 inches | ||
| Turning Diameter | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | ||
| Wheel Base | 92.5 inches | 92.5 inches | 92.5 inches | 92.5 inches | 96.5 inches | 92.5 inches | 92.5 inches | 96.5 inches | 92.5 inches | 92.5 inches | 92.5 inches | 92.5 inches |
FAQs
Is the 2012 Porsche 911 a powerful car?
It depends on your definition of powerful. The 2012 911 ranges in power from the Carrera Black Edition Convertible 2D with 345 horsepower and a 0-60 time of 4.9 seconds to the Turbo S Convertible 2D with 530 horsepower and a 0-60 time of 3.2 seconds.
How fast is the 2012 Porsche 911?
The 2012 911 ranges in power from the Carrera Black Edition Convertible 2D with 345 horsepower and a 0-60 time of 4.9 seconds to the Turbo S Convertible 2D with 530 horsepower and a 0-60 time of 3.2 seconds.
What are the levels of Porsche 911s?
The 2012 Porsche 911 comes in 12 different trims, ranging from the Carrera Black Edition Convertible 2D with a base MSRP of $59,400.00 to the Turbo S Convertible 2D with a base MSRP of $95,500.00. For an in-depth side-by-side breakdown of all the 2012 911 specs, features and options by trim level, check out Kelley Blue Book's 2012 Porsche 911 specs page.
What features does the Porsche 911 2012 have?
2012 Porsche 911 features include AM/FM Radio, Bluetooth Wireless Technology, and Cruise Control.
