For starters, the length of the wheelbase has been extended by quite a noteworthy 3.9 inches, while the roof was slightly lowered for a much sportier overall stance. Underneath, Porsche tucked aggressively sized 20-inch wheels in a variety of new styles based on the models and packages chosen.
An aerodynamically-improved adjustment to the side mirrors has been applied, moving them to the upper edge of the door for less resistance. The front fascia is likely the most familiar compared to the outgoing model, although tweaks can be found to the dimensions and lines throughout.
Step around to the back, however, and it should be quite apparent that an entirely new design scheme has been applied, with the sleek and modern tail lamps taking center stage as the most eye-grabbing feature of the tail. Of course, the bumper has been totally reshaped as well, sporting a sweeping and gentle curve at the waist line, but then forming a crisp crease along the lower half, just above the exhaust.
Of course, the changes are far more than skin deep. The body of the 2012 911 is made from an aluminum-steel construction, providing for as much as 99 pounds of weight reduction compared to the outgoing model. Despite being lighter, Porsche says the new body offers “significantly greater rigidity” as well.
Delving inside the Carrera’s changes – literally – will reveal a new interior that Porsche says was largely modeled from the Carrera GT supercar. The cockpit is now more driver-focused, featuring a center console that rises up towards the front with the gear shifter or selector closer to the steering wheel – intended to model after race car. Not all interior details are new, however, as Porsche stuck with a traditional five round gauge cluster arrangement, with one gauge being a high-resolution multifunction screen.
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