2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet
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- Photo: New 911 from the front (6282862809) by Bill Abbott, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2015 Porsche 911 991 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2012 Porsche 911 991 Carrera by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: New 2012 911 (6283375604) by Bill Abbott, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet is a 350-hp 3.4-liter flat-6 convertible with a 7-speed manual or 7-speed pdk and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $96,500 MSRP.
It makes 350 horsepower and 287 lb-ft of torque, spinning to a 7,800 rpm redline.
The 911 Carrera measures 176.8 inches long on a 96.5-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,042 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Convertible |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $96,500 ($136,596 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $97,450 ($137,941 *) |
| Destination Charge | $950 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Naturally Aspirated Flat-6 (Boxer), Rear-Engine |
| Displacement | 3.4 L |
| Horsepower | 350 hp |
| Torque | 287 lb-ft |
| Redline | 7,800 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 24V, VarioCam Plus (variable timing & lift on intake side) |
| Bore and Stroke | 97.0 x 77.5 |
| Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Direct Fuel Injection (DFI); 3-way catalytic converter |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 7-speed manual or 7-speed PDK |
| 1st Gear | 3.91 (46 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 2.29 (79 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.55 (117 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 1.3 (139 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 1.08 (168 mph **) |
| 6th Gear | 0.88 (206 mph **) |
| 7th Gear | 0.71 (255 mph **) |
| Reverse | 3.55 |
| Final Drive | 3.44 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Plus (98 RON) |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | McPherson strut; transverse & longitudinal control arms; vibration dampers in coil springs; EPS |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link (5 control arms); cylindrical coil springs with coaxial dampers |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Calipers | 4-piston aluminum monobloc |
| Front Brake Disc | Perforated vented, 330 mm x 28 mm |
| Rear Brake Disc | Perforated vented, 330 mm x 28 mm |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 8.5J x 19 |
| Wheels Rear | 11.0J x 19 |
| Tires Front | 235/40 ZR19 |
| Tires Rear | 285/35 ZR19 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 176.81 in |
| Width | 71.18 in |
| Height | 51.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 96.46 in |
| Front Track | 60.31 in |
| Rear Track | 59.76 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,042 lbs |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Tested, but no star ratings were published (2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 DR RWD).
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Porsche 911 CARRERA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Dec 11, 2020 · SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
Ohlins USA, Inc (Ohlins) is recalling certain Front Struts, part number POS 5N20. These struts were sold as part of Ohlins strut kits part number POZ MN02, intended for installation on 1999-2005 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and 4S (generation 996), and 2001-2006 Porsche 911 Turbo / Turbo S (generation 996) and kit part number POZ MN05, intended for installation on 2005-2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and 4S (generation 997), and 2006-2013 Porsche 911 Turbo / Turbo S (generation 997). The pin of the strut may experience excessive stress during maximum steering, possibly resulting breakage of the pin.
Consequence: If the pin fails, it will cause separation of the strut from the vehicle, affecting vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ohlins will notify owners, and dealers will request the return of all unsold kits containing the subject part from dealer/distributor inventory for a full refund. All owners who purchased one of the kits (POZ MN02 or POZ MN05) will receive replacement front struts (POS 5N20 or POS 5N21 - These parts are interchangeable), along with new top mount interface solutions, free of charge. The recall began December 22, 2020. Owners may contact Ohlins customer service at 1-800-336-9029.
NHTSA campaign 20E091000
Feb 22, 2013 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Porsche is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 911 Carrera and Carrera 4 vehicles manufactured from March 7, 2012, through November 12, 2012, and equipped with a standard (not sport) exhaust system. The exhaust tail pipe may fracture and separate from the rear muffler.
Consequence: If the exhaust tail pipe separates from the muffler it may become a hazard for other vehicles on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear mufflers free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on May 9, 2013. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Porsche at 1-800-767-7243.
NHTSA campaign 13V058000
Aug 5, 2011 · SEAT BELTS
PORSCHE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 911 SPEEDSTER AND 911 GTS RS 4.0; AND MODEL YEAR 2012 BOXSTER (INCLUDING S AND SPYDER); CAYMAN (INCLUDING S AND R); 911 CARRERA (INCLUDING S, GTS, 4, 4S, AND 4 GTS); 911 TARGA 4 AND TARGA 4S; AND 911 TURBO AND TURBO S MODELS MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 31, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 10, 2011. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE MOUNTING HOLES IN THE SEAT BELT ANCHOR PLATES FITTED TO THE VEHICLE ARE TOO SMALL. IF THE HOLE DIAMETER IS TOO SMALL, THE ANCHOR PLATE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ROTATE ABOUT THE FASTENING BOLT AS DESIGNED.
Consequence: SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE SEAT BELT MAY NOT BE ROUTED OPTIMALLY AROUND THE OCCUPANT, OR MAY POTENTIALLY LOOSEN AT SOME POINT IN THE FUTURE INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY DURING A CRASH.
Remedy: PORSCHE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT BELT ANCHORS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE SEAT BELT. THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-767-7243.
NHTSA campaign 11V409000
5 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2012 Porsche 911 CARRERA
Owner Complaints
5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Porsche 911 CARRERA (1 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2012 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.