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Porsche 911 991 Carrera (2011-…)

Date of unveil by Porsche AG: RWD coupé August 23, 2011, RWD cabriolet November 22, 2011, 4WD August 27, 2012, 911-50 June 6, 2013
Date and place of world premiere: RWD coupé September 15, 2011 IAA Frankfurt, RWD cabriolet January 9, 2012 NAIAS Detroit, 4WD September 27, 2012 Paris Motorshow, 911-50 September 12, 2013 IAA Frankfurt
Date of world-wide market launch: RWD coupé December 3, 2011, RWD cabriolet March 3, 2012, 4WD end of 2012, 911-50 September 23, 2013

The 2012 model 911, internally (and confusingly) called 991, was introduced at the IAA Frankfurt on September 15, 2011. This is 48 years after the first 911 was introduced on September 12, 1963 at IAA Frankfurt.

Technical specifications - Coupé

Modification	Gearbox	Engine	kW	lb-ft	Nm	0-60 mph	0-100 km/h	mph	km/h	kg	lbs	W/lbs	W/kg
911 991 Carrera Coupé	manual 7-speed	3.4B6	257	287	390	4.6 sec.	4.8 sec.	179	289	1380	3042	84.5	186
	PDK 7-speed	3.4B6	257	287	390	4.4 sec.	4.6 sec.	178	287	1400	3086	83.3	184
911 991 Carrera S Coupé	manual 7-speed	3.8B6	294	325	440	4.3 sec.	4.5 sec.	189	304	1395	3075	95.6	211
	PDK 7-speed	3.8B6	294	325	440	4.1 sec.	4.3 sec.	188	302	1415	3120	94.2	208
911 991 Carrera S WLS Coupé	manual 7-speed	3.8B6	316	325	440	4.2 sec.	4.4 sec.	181	308	1395	3075	103	227
	PDK 7-speed	3.8B6	316	325	440	4.0 sec.	4.2 sec.	190	306	1415	3120	101	223
911 991 Carrera 4 Coupé	manual 7-speed	3.4B6	257	287	390	4.7 sec.	4.9 sec.	177	285	1430	3153	81.5	180
	PDK 7-speed	3.4B6	257	287	390.	4.5 sec.	4.7 sec.	176	283	1450	3197	80.4	177
911 991 Carrera 4S Coupé	manual 7-speed	3.8B6	294	325	440	4.3 sec.	4.5 sec.	186	299	1445	3186	92.3	203
	PDK 7-speed	3.8B6	294	325	440	4.1 sec.	4.3 sec.	185	297	1465	3230	91.0	201
911 991 Carrera 4S WLS Coupé	manual 7-speed	3.8B6	316	325	440	4.2 sec.	4.4 sec.	188	303	1445	3186	99.2	219
	PDK 7-speed	3.8B6	316	325	440	4.0 sec.	4.2 sec.	187	301	1465	3230	97.8	216

Technical specifications - Cabriolet

Modification	Gearbox	Engine	kW	lb-ft	Nm	0-60 mph	0-100 km/h	mph	km/h	kg	lbs	W/lbs	W/kg
911 991 Carrera Cabriolet	manual 7-speed	3.4B6	257	287	390	4.8 sec.	5.0 sec.	178	286	1450	3197	80.4	177
	PDK 7-speed	3.4B6	257	287	390	4.6 sec.	4.8 sec.	176	284	1470	3241	79.3	175
911 991 Carrera S Cabriolet	manual 7-speed	3.8B6	294	325	440	4.5 sec.	4.7 sec.	187	301	1465	3230	91.0	201
	PDK 7-speed	3.8B6	294	325	440	4.3 sec.	4.5 sec.	186	299	1485	3274	89.8	198
911 991 Carrera S WLS Cabriolet	manual 7-speed	3.8B6	316	325	440	4.4 sec.	4.6 sec.	190	305	1465	3230	97.8	216
	PDK 7-speed	3.8B6	316	325	440	4.2 sec.	4.4 sec.	188	303	1485	3274	96.5	213
911 991 Carrera 4 Cabriolet	manual 7-speed	3.4B6	257	287	390	4.9 sec.	5.1 sec.	175	282	1500	3307	77.7	171
	PDK 7-speed	3.4B6	257	287	390	4.7 sec.	4.9 sec.	174	280	1520	3351	76.7	169
911 991 Carrera 4S Cabriolet	manual 7-speed	3.8B6	294	325	440	4.5 sec.	4.7 sec.	184	296	1515	3340	88.0	194
	PDK 7-speed	3.8B6	294	325	440	4.3 sec.	4.5 sec.	183	294	1535	3384	86.9	192
911 991 Carrera 4S WLS Cabriolet	manual 7-speed	3.8B6	316	325	440	4.4 sec.	4.6 sec.	186	300	1515	3340	94.6	209
	PDK 7-speed	3.8B6	316	325	440	4.2 sec.	4.4 sec.	185	298	1535	3384	93.4	206

911 generations

MY1965-1973, introduced 9/1963 as 901, production started ~09/1964 as 901, but was changed to 911 by 1965
G-model MY1974-1989, pre-production cars from ~07/1973
964 MY1989-1994, pre-production cars from ~03/1989
993 MY1994-1998, pre-production cars from ~10/1993
996 MY1998-2005, pre-production cars from ~07/1997. Mk1 MY1998-2001, Mk2 MY2002-2005.
997 MY2005-2012, pre-production cars from ~05/2004. Mk1 MY2005-2008, Mk2 MY2009-2011.
991 MY2012-2019, pre-production cars from ~08/2011

Dimensions

The 991 is 5.6 cm / 2.2" longer, has 10 cm / 3.9" longer wheelbase, but width is exactly the same as on 997mk2. The windscreen is more back-tilted and body height is slightly reduced. The 991 Carrera S is 30 kg / 66 lbs lighter than the 997 mk2 Carrera S. Although the 911’s high cockpit has been its trademark, the flatter car does look more sporty.

7-speed manual gearbox

The manual gearbox is the world’s first 7-speed manual transmission on a passenger car. It is like the 6-speed gearbox in 997 plus a 7th “economy” long ratio gear. Top speed is reached in 6th gear. Thanks to the elevated centre console, the gear lever is within easy reach – ideal for sporty gear changes. A gear indicator in the rev counter reminds you which gear has been selected.

Cabriolet roof and WindStop

The 911's soft top was completely redesigned for 991, although it looked very good already starting with the 996 Cabriolet. The top is a humpless 3-piece magnesium unit covered with smooth and trim fabric. A water channel on the roof ensures that no rainwater drops into the entry area when the doors are opened. As in previous 911’s, the top is fully electric and can also be opened with the remote control button on the key. The top makes its move in just 13 seconds. And like before, it is operable up to vehicle speeds of 50 km/h / 30 mph.
991 Cabrios have electric wind deflectors as standard equipment. Just press the button and in 2 seconds the wind is stopped.

Brakes

	Front discs	Front calipers	Rear discs	Rear calipers
991 Carrera	330 mm	4-piston	330 mm	4-piston
991 Carrera S	340 mm	6-piston	330 mm	4-piston
PCCB	350 mm	6-piston	350 mm	4-piston

As the PCCB never was as good as promised, with the 991, Porsche AG added a notice for the PCCB brakes:
“Please note that circuit racing, track day use and other forms of performance driving can significantly reduce the service life of even the most durable brake pads and discs. As with conventional high-performance braking systems, we recommend that all brake components be professionally inspected and replaced where necessary after every track event.”

The electric parking brake, which you can activate and deactivate manually, releases automatically as you pull away. With the hill-hold function, you can pull away without ever rolling back. The system automatically detects when the vehicle has come to a halt on an uphill gradient requiring intervention. When you start moving, PSM maintains the brake pressure at all four wheels for a brief period to prevent the vehicle from moving back.

On April 5, 2012, the 991 was voted as the "2012 World Performance Car" at the New York International Auto Show. Mostly sadly, on the very same day, Ferdinand Alexander Porsche dies at the age of 76. Despite the 991 being the 7th generation 911, the original F.A. Porsche design can still be clearly seen in the car.

The front bumper lights generate mixed reviews. They look better in real life than they do on photos. © Porsche AG

Mirror on the door panel is the long-tradition Porsche element, but as the door is without the window frame, the triangle still has to be kept in the front edge of the door window. © Porsche AG

ACC Adaptive Cruise Control © Porsche AG

Glass sunroof reminds roof of 996/997 Targa © Porsche AG

Although similar to the 997, there is no single exterior panel that is not different. The exterior feature that is similar to the one in 997, are the door handles. And that is good - when you first time enter the 991, you grab the door handle and feel that it’s the good old Porsche designed by evolution and not revolution. © Porsche AG

Every Porsche that leaves the factory, has its wheel center caps positioned in the way that the Porsche crest’s lower edge points to the tyre valve. The photographer apparently didn’t know that and misplaced the Porsche crests for them to look upright. © Porsche AG

RWD model, definetely the right choice for a nice weather cabriolet © Porsche AG

Bubble headlamps are very cool, just that they could have been a little bit more rounded than elliptical (more like 993 than 997). From this angle the shape of the bumper lamps makes sense, but a well designed automobile looks good from any angle. © Porsche AG


Weight-saving standard roof	Sunroof	Glass sunroof

Standard electrical rear spoiler activates automatically at speed © Porsche AG

Bubble headlamps are visible also from this angle. Looks like some classic car… which it is!© Porsche AG

Look at the 991's soft top - it is perfect! © Porsche AG

The 991's soft top is a real masterpiece and while the 991 coupé is already a very cool car, the cabriolet is even better.© Porsche AG

3.8-litre 991 Carrera S, note the different tailpipes compared to the 3.4-litre Carrera© Porsche AG

991 Carrera 4. Note the reflector between the taillights that the 4WD models have. The reflector between taillights is a 911's feature since 1974, but for some reason it is reserved for 4WD models since 996 Carrera 4S. If there is a need of reservation for such a classic design element, it should come with S engine instead of coming with frontal half shafts.© Porsche AG

Finally Porsche has put the “911” sign on the back of the 911. It was extremely tiring explaining to non-Porsche-people that the “Carrera” on the back of the Porsche doesn’t mean the car is a “Carrera”, but a base model of the 911. © Porsche AG

The steering wheel is from 997 for you to feel comfortable when you change to a 991. Porsche has done it for a long time that in the new model the steering wheel is kept from the previous model so that the transition would go more pleasant for the loyal customer. © Porsche AG

7 manually chosen speeds sound like too much. © Porsche AG

Windstop button comes as standard in cabriolet with innovative integrated electric windstop system. © Porsche AG


Standard seat (called Sport seat)	Fully electrical seat (called Electrical Sport seat)	Sports seat (called Sport Plus seat)	Adaptive sports seat (called Adaptive Sport Plus seat)


standard car	SportDesign Package	Aerokit Cup


standard car	SportDesign Package	Aerokit Cup


standard electrically erecting rear spoiler	SportDesign Package fixed rear spoiler	Aerokit Cup fixed rear spoiler

WLS (Werks Leistungsteugerung) factory powerkit for Carrera S: power +22 kW, acceleration -0.1 sec., top speed +4 km/h / +2 mph © Porsche AG

RWD vs. 4WD with its 44 mm / 1.7" wider rear end. Wider body should be available for S engine, not for 4WD. © Porsche AG

Porsche design team in 2012 © Porsche AG

Michael Mauer, head of design at Porsche AG © Porsche AG

Matthias Kulla, General Manager Exterior Design, Style Porsche © Porsche AG

50 years 911 anniversary model

The 911-50 anniversary model is presented to the public in the same place exactly 50 years after the 901 was presented, on September 12, 2013 at the IAA Frankfurt Motor Show. The 911-50 is based on the 991 S, but with the wider body of the 991 Carrera 4S. The 911-50 is finally what a enthusiast 991 would look like - rear wheel drive, manual gearbox, 'S'-engine, 'S'-brakes, wide body and 4 seats. Perfect combination. Perfect 911. 1963 of these will be made. All sold out immediately.

911-50 has mirrors from GT3. Why are they better than the mirrors of regular 991 Carrera is not clear.© Porsche AG

911-50 is availabel in two colors. This is Graphite grey.© Porsche AG

The other unique color for 911-50 is Geyser grey metallic. In addition black monochrome is also available instead of chrome.© Porsche AG

The anniversary model 911-50 Carrera S has the wider body of the 4S. Sports exhaust system comes as standard.© Porsche AG

911-50 prototype with PDK gearbox shown hera, but the authentic 911-50 should definetely come with three pedals and manual gearbox.© Porsche AG

911-50 is limited to 1963 cars. This car is number 0000 which means it is a prototype.© Porsche AG

Pepita cloth seats are perfect for the anniversary model. With only the center parts of the seats in cloth, the anniversary model has leather on doorpanels and dashboard. Leather is available in two colors: classic black or Agate grey.© Porsche AG

991 prototype testing in South Africa in February 2011

Sticker “air intake”, no Porsche crest on wheel cap, no Porsche script on brake caliper © Porsche AG

Some lucky guys… probably from Weissach © Porsche AG

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