The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S is extremely fast, with a top track speed of 185mpg and a zero-to-sixty time of only 4.5 seconds.
The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S coupe is surprisingly fuel-efficient for a sports car, with fuel economy ratings of 18 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway (with the manual transmission). In fact, fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions have been reduced by more than sixteen percent as compared with last year's model.
The Carrera 4 S is powerful, though its GTS Turbo trim is a bit more so. The S variant of the C4 features a 3.8-liter six-cylinder engine that produces 385 horsepower and a six-speed manual transmission or five-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission.
This particular Carrera, as part of the Carrera 4 line, features all-wheel-drive in place of the standard Carrera's rear-wheel drive. This leads to a unique driving experience- one which could aid uneasy drivers to feel a bit safer on the roads when encountering natural weather elements.
The Porsche 911 Carrera 4s coupe is part of an iconic line of Porsche 911 vehicles and is sure to be admired and coveted by enthusiasts for years to come.
If this particular Carrera isn't for you, there are over a dozen other impressive variants from which to choose.
After review, the base Carrera has a reasonable price for a luxury sports car, with a starting price of $98,300. However, the price can quickly increase with added options and packages.
The 911 Carrera 4S coupe and includes many safety features, such as side and side curtain airbags, antilock ventilated disc brakes, and knee airbags (for the driver and passenger).
With added options and packages, the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S can get very pricey very fast. If the S variant isn't enough power for you, look into the GTS.
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