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2012 Porsche 911 CARRERA 4

18 May 2012 |  duPont REGISTRY
Since their introduction, the 911 Carrera and 911 Carrera 4 have received continuous refinement. That constant improvement took a quantum leap in the 2009 model year. The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 hasn?t change much as far as the engine is concerned and still sports a 3.6-liter engine that can produce 345 hp and 288 lb-ft of torque and accelerates from 0-to-60 mph in 4.8 seconds. When the Carrera 4 is equipped with the PDK, it can accelerate from 0-to-60 mph in 4.6 seconds. You would think with all of this power there would some sort of gas-guzzler penalty but the Carrera 4 gets about 18 mpg in the city...

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2012 Porsche 911 CARRERA 4

18 May 2012 |  duPont REGISTRY
Since their introduction, the 911 Carrera and 911 Carrera 4 have received continuous refinement. That constant improvement took a quantum leap in the 2009 model year. The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 hasn?t change much as far as the engine is concerned and still sports a 3.6-liter engine that can produce 345 hp and 288 lb-ft of torque and accelerates from 0-to-60 mph in 4.8 seconds. When the Carrera 4 is equipped with the PDK, it can accelerate from 0-to-60 mph in 4.6 seconds. You would think with all of this power there would some sort of gas-guzzler penalty but the Carrera 4 gets about 18 mpg in the city...

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2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S

18 May 2012 |  duPont REGISTRY
The Carerra 4 and 4S have always had a very unique body over their all-wheel-drive powertrains. Since the beginning of their time, the 911 Carrera and 911 Carerra 4 have received continuous refinement. Nothing has changed for the 2012 and its engine has not changed since 2009. The potent 3.8-liter engine that?s in the Carrera 4S exhibits awesome results, delighting its driver by sprinting to 60 mph in only 4.5 seconds when equipped with a manual gearbox and making that run in a mere 4.3 seconds with the PDK. You would think with all of this power there would some sort of gas-guzzler penalty but the Carrera...

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2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S

18 May 2012 |  duPont REGISTRY
The Carerra 4 and 4S have always had a very unique body over their all-wheel-drive powertrains. Since the beginning of their time, the 911 Carrera and 911 Carerra 4 have received continuous refinement. Nothing has changed for the 2012 and its engine has not changed since 2009. The potent 3.8-liter engine that?s in the Carrera 4S exhibits awesome results, delighting its driver by sprinting to 60 mph in only 4.5 seconds when equipped with a manual gearbox and making that run in a mere 4.3 seconds with the PDK. You would think with all of this power there would some sort of gas-guzzler penalty but the Carrera...

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2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet

18 May 2012 |  duPont REGISTRY
The Carerra 4, 4S, and the 4S cabriolet have always had a very unique body style over their all-wheel-drive powertrains. Since the beginning of their time, the 911 Carrera and 911 Carerra 4 have received continuous refinement. Nothing has changed drastically for the 2012 and its engine has not changed since 2009. The potent 3.8-liter engine that?s in the 2012 Carrera 4S Cabriolet exhibits awesome results, delighting its driver by sprinting to 60 mph in only 4.5 seconds when equipped with a manual gearbox and making that run in a mere 4.3 seconds with the PDK. You would think with all of this power...

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2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet

18 May 2012 |  duPont REGISTRY
The Carerra 4, 4S, and the 4S cabriolet have always had a very unique body style over their all-wheel-drive powertrains. Since the beginning of their time, the 911 Carrera and 911 Carerra 4 have received continuous refinement. Nothing has changed drastically for the 2012 and its engine has not changed since 2009. The potent 3.8-liter engine that?s in the 2012 Carrera 4S Cabriolet exhibits awesome results, delighting its driver by sprinting to 60 mph in only 4.5 seconds when equipped with a manual gearbox and making that run in a mere 4.3 seconds with the PDK. You would think with all of this power...

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2012 Porsche 911 Targa 4S

17 May 2012 |  duPont REGISTRY
The 2012 Porsche 911 Targa 4 model has had no significant changes this year. The Targa came about because automakers faced a potential ban on folding soft-top models in the late 1960s so to ensure the option of open-top motoring, Porsche introduced the Targa roof style in 1967. The all-wheel-drive Targa 4 and Targa 4S are unique because their roofs are comprised entirely out of two transparent panels. This combination of glass roof panels with windshield, backlight, and side windows creates a safe, glass canopy for the occupant that delivers total protection from the elements while offering clear,...

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2012 Porsche 911 Targa 4

17 May 2012 |  duPont REGISTRY
The 2012 Porsche 911 Targa 4 model has had no significant changes this year. The Targa came about because automakers faced a potential ban on folding soft-top models in the late 1960s so to ensure the option of open-top motoring, Porsche introduced the Targa roof style in 1967. The all-wheel-drive Targa 4 and Targa 4S are because their roofs are comprised entirely out of two transparent panels. This combination of glass roof panels with windshield, backlight, and side windows creates a safe, glass canopy for the occupant that delivers total protection from the elements while offering clear, unobstructed...

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2016 Lotus ELAN

16 May 2012 |  duPont REGISTRY
The future Lotus Elan will take the place of the today?s Evora within a couple of years. The Lotus Elan was supposed to go into production in the summer of 2013 but has been delayed until 2016 ? at the earliest. Rumors are that this delay will allow the Evora to have a more ?traditional life-cycle?. We expect there to be a plethora of Evora variants coming out within the next couple years such as the convertible and a track-only version.Lotus refers to the Elan as the ?beating heart? of the new line-up because it is perfect for both road and track. Although it?s a high performance sports car,...

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2013 Mercedes-Benz Concept Style Coupe

16 May 2012 |  duPont REGISTRY
The Mercedes Concept Style Coupe first premiered in Los Angeles at the Transmission LA: AV Club art festival and is just one example of how the manufacturer is trying to strengthen its ties with the art scene. Its official debut however took place in China at the 2012 Beijing Auto Show on April 23. The futuristic Concept Style Coupe also called the?baby CLS?is said that it will be named the CLA. Our biggest question does not lie with the name of this concept Mercedes but with the production version which is said to hit showrooms early next year. Will the production version look as futuristic as the concept...

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