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Old 08-17-11, 09:35 AM
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Here it is, folks: the all-new 991 Porsche 911. Like nearly every 911 that came before it, the iconic coupe's design has not changed too much, keeping the line's classic styling and proportions intact. Aside from some new LED running lamps and revised air intakes up front and some thinner taillights out back, the 2012 model is extremely similar to the 997 911 currently out on the road.

The big changes, though, are more than skin-deep. The car is about two inches longer than the current 911, and features revised six-cylinder engines. The base Carrera now uses a 3.4-liter direct-injected flat-six, producing 350 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque, while the Carrera S will use a direct-injected 3.8-liter unit, delivering 400 hp. Both engines will be mated to a seven-speed manual (yes, we said it) or PDK dual-clutch transmission, either of which can be had with launch control.

Inside, the 911's cabin uses a design borrowed from the Panamera, with a more pronounced, downward-sloping center console. Like the exterior, nothing radical has been done to the car's innards, and that's just fine with us.
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Old 08-17-11, 09:38 AM
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Epicness. I want to test drive one of these to see how the 7 speed manual is.
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Old 08-17-11, 09:46 AM
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damn, lovin' that interior
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Awesome updates!!
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Very nice!
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Old 08-17-11, 10:32 AM
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Very sweet looks a lot like the current Cayman though...
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Old 08-17-11, 10:46 AM
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I like the new interior, the rest is pretty much same O same O ......
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I am intrigued by (hold on... wait for it...) the thumb rests on the steering wheel.

It stands out. I think that's hot.
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IMO...interior is to uniform, all the same color. I like contrast in my vehicle.
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looks like a Porsche should
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Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
I am intrigued by (hold on... wait for it...) the thumb rests on the steering wheel.

It stands out. I think that's hot.
i think those are the equivalent of paddle shifters.
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i'm not all that jazzed about the interior, but i think the EXTERIOR looks awesome... like the car went on a diet and hit the gym hard and then went to a great clothing store.
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7 speed manual? ill race 18 wheelers
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Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
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not impressed. Reminds me of the Cayman
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