New 911 (Preliminary) specs (link).......
 

The new 2012 (991) 911 Porsche specs & 1st drive tests have come out. Some of the early specs/highlights :

Engines

Carrera
3.4L (previously 3.6) - 350 hp (previously 345 hp)

Carrera S
3.8L - 400 hp (previously 385 hp)
7800 RPM Redline

Transmissions = 7 speed DSG or 7 Speed Manual

Wheelbase = +4 inches
Overall Length = +2 inches
Trunks Space = (4.8 Cu. Ft, same as previous version)
Gasoline Tank Capacity = +1 gallon
Weight = -80 lbs (from previous base 997 Carrera due to more use of aluminum & magnesium)

New electronic steering.

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...ook/index.html

I f@#kin love it! I wonder how a 7 speed manual would work though. Seems interesting.

WOW. 80 lbs less, bigger size, 7 speed manual, 7800 RPM redline for the S? SIGN ME UP.

Good God the Turbo and GT2/GT3 are going to be epic. Can't wait to try out the 7 speed.

Fkn hot!!

My guess would be like a 5 speed, but with 4x2 gates, bottom right being reverse :shrug:

Speculation on my part but I've read that the two transmissions are based on the same basic design. This might have been a way for Porsche to save money on the transmission design by making one box do both jobs (effectively the auto and the manual). I will be interested to see what the H is like.

sounds very tempting! 7 speed manual? i gotta check this out.

Spring 2012 is exactly when my current lease ends. :) This sounds pretty good. I wonder if the cab will be as ungainly as the 997, and when that's coming.

you guys do know if you wanted this car in 2012 you will be paying well over $100,000 for the "S" right ? :p

the 7th gear is an overdrive gear, as seen in the new PDK transmissions.




Porshce, Ftw. :thumbup:

true sports cars have double wishbones...