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.
1 of 17  911 Carrera 997 Coupe 2D | 2 of 17  911 Carrera 991 Coupe 2D | 3 of 17 911 Carrera 4 Coupe 2D | 4 of 17  911 Carrera Black Edition Coupe 2D | 5 of 17 911 Targa 4 Coupe 2D | 6 of 17 911 Carrera S 991 Coupe 2D | 7 of 17 911 Targa 4S Coupe 2D | 8 of 17 911 Carrera S 997 Coupe 2D | 9 of 17  911 Carrera 4 GTS Coupe 2D | 10 of 17 911 Carrera 4S Coupe 2D | 11 of 17  911 GT3 Coupe 2D | 12 of 17  911 Carrera GTS Coupe 2D | 13 of 17 911 GT3 RS Coupe 2D | 14 of 17 911 GT3 RS 4.0 Coupe 2D | 15 of 17 911 Turbo S Coupe 2D | 16 of 17 911 Turbo Coupe 2D | 17 of 17  911 GT2 RS Coupe 2D | |||
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| Fair Market Price | $52,790 | $56,250 | $59,113 | $59,382 | $64,187 | $64,556 | $66,597 | $66,919 | $68,581 | $69,872 | $75,642 | $80,000 | $91,035 | $92,811 | $96,932 | $97,893 | $227,629 | ||
| Fuel Economy | City 18/Hwy 25/Comb 21 MPG | City 19/Hwy 27/Comb 22 MPG | City 18/Hwy 24/Comb 21 MPG | City 18/Hwy 25/Comb 21 MPG | City 18/Hwy 25/Comb 21 MPG | City 19/Hwy 27/Comb 22 MPG | City 17/Hwy 25/Comb 20 MPG | City 18/Hwy 25/Comb 21 MPG | City 18/Hwy 25/Comb 21 MPG | City 18/Hwy 25/Comb 21 MPG | City 14/Hwy 21/Comb 16 MPG | City 18/Hwy 25/Comb 21 MPG | City 14/Hwy 21/Comb 16 MPG | N/A | City 17/Hwy 25/Comb 19 MPG | City 16/Hwy 24/Comb 19 MPG | City 16/Hwy 23/Comb 19 MPG | ||
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | ||
| Horsepower | 345 @ 6500 RPM | 350 @ 7400 RPM | 345 @ 6500 RPM | 345 @ 6500 RPM | 345 @ 6500 RPM | 345 @ 6500 RPM | 345 @ 6500 RPM | 345 @ 6500 RPM | 408 @ 7300 RPM | 345 @ 6500 RPM | 435 @ 7600 RPM | 408 @ 7300 RPM | 450 @ 7900 RPM | 500 @ 8250 RPM | 530 @ 6250 RPM | 500 @ 6000 RPM | 620 @ 6500 RPM | ||
| Engine | 6-Cyl, 3.6 Liter | 6-Cyl, 3.4 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, 3.8 Liter | 6-Cyl, 3.8 Liter | 6-Cyl, 3.8 Liter | 6-Cyl, 4.0 Liter | 6-Cyl, Twin Turbo, 3.8 Liter | 6-Cyl, Twin Turbo, 3.8 Liter | 6-Cyl, 3.6 Liter | ||
| Cargo Volume | 4.80 cu ft | 4.80 cu ft | 3.70 cu ft | 4.80 cu ft | 3.70 cu ft | 4.80 cu ft | 3.70 cu ft | 4.80 cu ft | 3.70 cu ft | 3.70 cu ft | 3.70 cu ft | 3.70 cu ft | 3.70 cu ft | 3.70 cu ft | 3.70 cu ft | 3.70 cu ft | 3.70 cu ft | ||
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | ||
| Torque | 288 lb-ft | 287 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 | 317 lb-ft | 310 lb-ft | 317 lb-ft | 339 lb-ft | 516 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 | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | ||
| 0 - 60 | 4.7 seconds | N/A | 4.8 seconds | 4.7 seconds | 5 seconds | N/A | 4.7 seconds | 4.5 seconds | 4.4 seconds | 4.5 seconds | 4 seconds | 4.4 seconds | 3.9 seconds | 3.8 seconds | 3.1 seconds | 3.5 seconds | 3.4 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 | 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 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | ||
| Traction Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | 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 | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | 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 | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Smartphone Interface | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | ||
| Navigation System | Optional | Standard | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Optional | ||
| Voice Recognition System | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Not Available | ||
| Touch Screen Monitor | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | ||
| Hands Free Phone | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| iPod Connector | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | ||
| iPod Interface | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | ||
| Premium Radio | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | ||
| Bluetooth Wireless Technology | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Satellite Radio | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | 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 | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Remote Keyless Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | 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 | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Heated Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Heated Steering Wheel | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Not Available | ||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Torque | 288 @ 6500 RPM | 287 @ 7400 RPM | 288 @ 6500 RPM | 288 @ 6500 RPM | 288 @ 6500 RPM | 310 @ 6500 RPM | 310 @ 6500 RPM | 310 @ 6500 RPM | 310 @ 7300 RPM | 310 @ 6500 RPM | 317 @ 7600 RPM | 310 @ 7300 RPM | 317 @ 7900 RPM | 339 @ 8250 RPM | 516 @ 6250 RPM | 480 @ 6000 RPM | 516 @ 6500 RPM | ||
| 0 to 60 | 4.7 seconds | Not Available | 4.8 seconds | 4.7 seconds | 5 seconds | Not Available | 4.7 seconds | 4.5 seconds | 4.4 seconds | 4.5 seconds | 4 seconds | 4.4 seconds | 3.9 seconds | 3.8 seconds | 3.1 seconds | 3.5 seconds | 3.4 seconds | ||
| Top Speed | Not Available | Not Available | 177 mph | 180 mph | 176 mph | 188 mph | 184 mph | 188 mph | 187 mph | 185 mph | 194 mph | 190 mph | 193 mph | 193 mph | 196 mph | 194 mph | 205 mph |
| Leather Seats | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | 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 | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | ||
| Dual Power Front Seats | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Standard | Standard | Optional | ||
| Power Driver's Seat | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Leather Interior Trim | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Standard | Not Available | ||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | 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 | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Rear Window Defroster | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Steering Wheel Controls | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Not Available | ||
| Tilt Steering Wheel | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | 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 | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cup Holder Count | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Headlights | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | ||
| Alloy Wheels | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | 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 | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | ||
| Rear Spoiler | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Roof Rails | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Not Available | ||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | 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 | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | RWD | ||
| Hill Start Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Limited Slip Differential | Optional | Not Available | Standard | Optional | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Optional | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | ||
| Recommended Fuel | Premium | Premium | Premium | Premium | Premium | 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 | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Automatic | Manual | Manual |
| Curb Weight | 3075 pounds | 3042 pounds | 3241 pounds | 3075 pounds | 3373 pounds | 3075 pounds | 3395 pounds | 3131 pounds | 3263 pounds | 3263 pounds | 3075 pounds | 3130 pounds | 3020 pounds | 2998 pounds | 3516 pounds | 3461 pounds | 3075 pounds | ||
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gallons | 16.9 gallons | 17.7 gallons | 16.9 gallons | 17.7 gallons | 16.9 gallons | 17.7 gallons | 16.9 gallons | 17.7 gallons | 17.7 gallons | 17.7 gallons | 17.7 gallons | 17.7 gallons | 17.7 gallons | 17.7 gallons | 17.7 gallons | 17.7 gallons | ||
| Overall Length | 175.8 inches | 176.8 inches | 175.8 inches | 175.8 inches | 175.8 inches | 176.8 inches | 175.8 inches | 175.8 inches | 174.6 inches | 175.8 inches | 176.8 inches | 174.6 inches | 176.8 inches | 176.8 inches | 176.3 inches | 176.3 inches | 176.1 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 | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | ||
| Wheel Base | 92.5 inches | 96.5 inches | 92.5 inches | 92.5 inches | 92.5 inches | 96.5 inches | 92.5 inches | 92.5 inches | 92.5 inches | 92.5 inches | 92.5 inches | 92.5 inches | 92.5 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 997 Coupe 2D with 345 horsepower and a 0-60 time of 4.7 seconds to the GT2 RS Coupe 2D with 620 horsepower and a 0-60 time of 3.4 seconds. For a more detailed look at the 2012 911 specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2012 Porsche 911 specs page.
How fast is the 2012 Porsche 911?
The 2012 911 ranges in power from the Carrera 997 Coupe 2D with 345 horsepower and a 0-60 time of 4.7 seconds to the GT2 RS Coupe 2D with 620 horsepower and a 0-60 time of 3.4 seconds. For a more detailed look at the 2012 911 specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2012 Porsche 911 specs page.
What are the levels of Porsche 911s?
The 2012 Porsche 911 comes in 17 different trims, ranging from the Carrera 997 Coupe 2D with a base MSRP of $52,790.00 to the GT2 RS Coupe 2D with a base MSRP of $227,629.00. 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. For a full list of All 2012 911 trims and their respective features and specs compared side-by-side, check out Kelley Blue Book's 2012 Porsche 911 specs page.
All 2012 Porsche 911 Trims and Styles
- 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 997 Coupe 2D
- 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 991 Coupe 2D
- 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 997 Cabriolet 2D
- 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Coupe 2D
- 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet 2D
- 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera Black Edition Coupe 2D
- 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 991 Convertible 2D
- 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera Black Edition Convertible 2D
- 2012 Porsche 911 Targa 4 Coupe 2D
- 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S 991 Coupe 2D
- 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet 2D
- 2012 Porsche 911 Targa 4S Coupe 2D
- 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S 997 Coupe 2D
- 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet 2D
- 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS Coupe 2D
- 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupe 2D
- 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Convertible 2D
- 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S 991 Convertible 2D
- 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS Convertible 2D
- 2012 Porsche 911 GT3 Coupe 2D
- 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Coupe 2D
- 2012 Porsche 911 Speedster Convertible 2D
- 2012 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Coupe 2D
- 2012 Porsche 911 Turbo S Convertible 2D
- 2012 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 Coupe 2D
- 2012 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet 2D
- 2012 Porsche 911 Turbo S Coupe 2D
- 2012 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe 2D
- 2012 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Coupe 2D
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