A teaser video reveals the (slightly camouflaged) 2012 Porsche 911 as it undergoes hot weather
testing in South Africa.
Some details of the model have already been
leaked by Car & Driver magazine as it was covering the 911 development in the
African republic.
Worldcarfans.com lists them as follows:
* Carrera S to have
400 hp
* Carrera to have 350 hp, share
3.4 liter engine with Boxster S
* 2 transmissions: 7-speed manual and 7-speed
PDK
* Launch Control available on both transmissions
* 2.5 inches (6.4 cm)
wider, 4 inches (10.2 com) longer wheelbase
* longer wheel base to
accommodate HYBRID drivetrain in 2016 mid-cycle refresh
* 12-15% improved
fuel efficiency (European cycle)
* electronic parking brake
* full-length
sunroof
* 19-inch wheels standard on Carrera, 20-inch on Carrera S
(20-inchers optional on Carrera)
* Nürburgring lap time: 8:04 for 991, 7:50
for 991 S. "Best setup" in 7:37.
