All-New 911 Generation Debuts

2012-01-31

 

 

THE ALL-NEW, SEVENTH-GENERATION PORSCHE 911 DEBUTS AT PORSCHE OF NORTH HOUSTON
2012 911 Carrera and Carrera S Are Ready to Conquer Hearts and Minds of Houston Sports Car Enthusiasts

 

HOUSTON, TX (January 31, 2012) – Porsche of North Houston today announced that the new Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera S models have arrived in its Houston showroom. The latest generation of the iconic Porsche 911 goes on sale February 4.

 

Following its introduction last fall, automotive media worldwide have designated the latest 911 as the best iteration of Ferdinand Porsche’s sports car vision yet. It is destined to remain every bit the icon it has been since its 1964 debut.

 

“Whether this will be a customer’s first or just their latest Porsche 911, it’s going to be the most exhilarating driving and ownership experience yet,” said Dealer Principal of Porsche of North Houston Todd Blue. “The 911 Carrera and Carrera S are the ultimate choices for drivers who want a true benchmark-setting sports car that they can put through its paces and enjoy all week long, not just for show or on weekends.”

 

For 2012, the 911 has been completely redesigned from the ground up. The new model applies singular balance to the priorities of a new era, preserving the classic 911 lines, yet revisiting every inch for advances in power and fuel economy. While enthusiasts will recognize the 2012 911 Carrera at a glance, 90 percent of its components are either new or fundamentally revised.

 

Its sleek and stretched silhouette, pulse-pounding contours and precisely designed features signal its rich heritage from every viewing angle. Longer, lower, wider, 100 lbs. lighter, faster and more efficient than previous models, the 911 is the perfect blend of modern design, intelligent engineering and performance DNA.

 

In addition to aesthetic improvements, both new models offer significant performance enhancements. The 2012 911 Carrera is equipped with a new, 350-horsepower, 3.4-liter boxer engine, while the Carrera S features a 400-horsepower, 3.8-liter boxer engine—a 15hp improvement versus its predecessor. The 911 Carrera with Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) accelerates from zero to 60 in 4.4 seconds, while the Carrera S sprints from zero to 60 in a mere 4.1 seconds. That time is reduced even further to 3.9 seconds when equipped with the Sports Chrono Package Plus. Top track speeds for the 911 Carrera and Carrera S are 179 and 188 mph, respectively.

 

As with every generation, the new 911 Carrera continues to raise the bar in both performance and efficiency. This is achieved through systems such as the Automatic Start/Stop function, engine and transmission thermal management, electrical system recuperation, the world’s first seven-speed manual transmission and—in conjunction with PDK—the ability to ‘sail’ or coast. The new electro-mechanical power steering offers the typical Porsche precision and helps to increase efficiency and reduce fuel consumption.

The new 911 Carrera Coupe will have a base MSRP of $82,100, and the 911 Carrera S Coupe will start at $96,400 (excluding destination fees).

 

For more information on the program, visit www.Porsche.com/usa or www.porscheofnorthhouston.com.

 

About Porsche of North Houston

Porsche of North Houston is a member of the Houston-based IndiGO Auto Group, which includes Lamborghini Houston and IndiGO Classic Cars. The IndiGO Auto Group specializes in design-driven performance, luxury and vintage motorcars. Porsche of North Houston is Houston’s only Premier Porsche Dealer (which recognizes the top 25 Porsche Dealers in the United States). Porsche of North Houston is the only franchised Porsche dealership in Houston, providing the finest classics and collectibles along with new Porsche sports cars. Porsche of North Houston is open Monday-Saturday from 9am-6pm. For more information, call 281.944.2122 or visit www.porscheofnorthhouston.com.