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Porsche reveals its most powerful 911 ever
The 2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S has a 523kW twin-turbo hybrid powertrain and a 0-100km/h time of 2.5 seconds – and Aussie order books are open.
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About the Porsche 911
The new Porsche 911 is a Super Sports offered in a 2D Convertible body style. Available in Australia from $229,900 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Carrera variant and topping out at $294,250 for the Carrera S.
There are 2 variants of the 911 available in Australia.
Engine options include 3.4L petrol direct injection (257kW/390Nm) and 3.8L petrol direct injection (294kW/440Nm). All variants feature manual transmission. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The new 2012 911 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
166.34 - 200 kW/t
127.72 kW/t
326.98 kW/t
Boot Space
135 litres
100 litres
460 litres
Fuel Efficiency
8.2 - 9.7 L/100km
7.8 L/100km
17.2 L/100km
Vehicle Range
660 - 780 km
488 km
897 km
Price
$229,900 - $294,250
$177,800
$789,000
Warranty (Years)
3 years
2 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Years on Sale
New this year - 7 years
2 years
7 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,795 - 1,905 kg
1,795 kg
2,750 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
118 - 122 mm
118 mm
123 mm
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2012 Porsche 911 Price
Carrera
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.4L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $229,900 |
| 3.4L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $255,100 |
| 3.4L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $235,850 |
| 3.4L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $261,050 |
Carrera S
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.8L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $263,100 |
| 3.8L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $269,050 |
| 3.8L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $288,300 |
| 3.8L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $294,250 |
*excl. on-roads
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2012 Porsche 911 Specs
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2012 Porsche 911 Fuel Economy
There are 8 different fuel economy figures for the Porsche 911
The most fuel efficient Porsche 911 is the Carrera with a 7 SP MANUAL which is powered by a 3.4L Petrol Direct Injection and uses 8.2L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Porsche 911 that uses the most amount of fuel is the Carrera S with a 7 SP MANUAL which is powered by a 3.8L Petrol Direct Injection and uses 9.7L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Porsche 911 variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Porsche 911 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 3.4L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 9.0 L/100km |
| 3.4L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 9.2 L/100km |
| 3.4L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 8.2 L/100km |
| 3.4L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 8.4 L/100km |
2012 Porsche 911 Warranty
What is the warranty on a Porsche 911?
The Porsche 911 offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Porsche 911 FAQs
The cheapest Porsche 911 is the Carrera that starts from $229,900.
The most expensive Porsche 911 is the Carrera S that starts from $294,250.
The best towing capacity of a Porsche 911 is null kg offered by the following variants: Carrera and Carrera S.
The largest Porsche 911 is the Carrera which measures 1808mm wide, 4491mm in length and sits 1303mm tall.
The most powerful Porsche 911 is the Carrera S which has 294kW of power from its 3.8L Petrol Direct Injection engine.
The Porsche 911 is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Porsche 911 is the Carrera S which weighs 1905 kg (kerb weight).
The Porsche 911 uses Premium Unleaded.