2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S

7th generation Porsche 911, longer, lower, wider, faster, more fuel efficient, and slightly lighter than the predecessor. Nearly 50 percent of the new body shell made of aluminum, including doors, hoods, fenders and roof. Net earnings of this great turning point: 100 kg. Steel is limited mainly to the piece that forms the rear quarter-panels and door frames. Despite being bigger, the 991 weighs less than the 997 due to extensive use of aluminum.

Not only does the new 991 weigh less, engine produces more power while reducing fuel consumption and lowering emissions by 16 percent. The increase in efficiency comes from a host of new technologies including an automatic start-stop function, electrical system recovering, new electro-mechanical power steering, and the seven-speed manual transmission. The standard in the Carrera S, PASM electronically controlled suspension. One push to the Sport Plus button – if the Sports Chrono Package is on board - and the Porsche 911 bares its teeth, sensitized the accelerator, enables the dynamic engine mounts, and tightens the PASM. Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC), which first appeared on the 2011 Cayenne, helps reduce roll when cornering and keep the tires planted to the road.

The 3.8-liter engine’s in the S model produces 400 horsepower. Requiring only 4.1 seconds with the normal PDK transmission and 3.9 seconds with the optional Sport Chrono Package to reach 100 km/h from a stop. Top speed for the 911 Carrera S is 300 km/h.