Is the Porsche 911 991 available in 2012?
The first 991 models will include the Carrera and Carrera S, but there will be a few 997 Carrera and S 2012 models available as production concludes. Confused yet? It gets worse. Initially, the 991 Carrera and Carrera S will only be available as coupes, with convertible models to follow along with a multitude of other 911 models.
Where can I buy parts for my Porsche 991?
There are plenty of third-party vendors online that can offer parts at lower cost than Porsche directly. There is already a good deal of experience and expertise in independent Porsche repair shops to help make the maintenance of your used 991 more cost effective.
Are there different versions of the Porsche 991 Carrera?
There are more versions of the 991 Carrera than you can shake a stick at! A seemingly bewildering number of model versions of essentially the same car and confusing distinctions between them. The Carrera, 4, S, GTS, Targa, Cabriolet, 4 S Targa, 4 GTS, GTS Cabriolet etc.
How many miles does a Porsche 991.2 need?
For the 991.2, Porsche stretches the inspection recommendation to 20K miles or two years. This has divided opinion and has caused serious confusion. On one side, owners are happy to spend less on maintenance and believe the car is so reliable that this isn’t an issue.
The first 991 models will include the Carrera and Carrera S, but there will be a few 997 Carrera and S 2012 models available as production concludes. Confused yet? It gets worse. Initially, the 991 Carrera and Carrera S will only be available as coupes, with convertible models to follow along with a multitude of other 911 models.
Is the Porsche 911 Carrera’s made of aluminum?
2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S. Although the load-bearing unibody of the new 991 is primarily high-strength steel, the trunklid, door skins, roof panel and fenders are of aluminum. The result is a body-in-white that’s 176 lb. lighter than the 997’s.
What kind of overdrive does a Porsche 991 have?
The linkage has a light and precise action, and the tall overdrive 7th ratio (0.71:1) allows for relaxed cruising: 80 mph equates to just 2200 rpm. Although the load-bearing unibody of the new 991 is primarily high-strength steel, the trunklid, door skins, roof panel and fenders are of aluminum.
Which is lighter Porsche 997 or Porsche 991?
Although the load-bearing unibody of the new 991 is primarily high-strength steel, the trunklid, door skins, roof panel and fenders are of aluminum. The result is a body-in-white that’s 176 lb. lighter than the 997’s.