Year Make Model: 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S 2dr Coupe (3.8L 6cyl 7M)Vehicle Type: RWD 2dr 4-passenger Coupe
Base MSRP: $97,350
As-tested MSRP: $125,000 (est.)
Configuration: Longitudinal rear-engine, rear-wheel drive
Engine type: Naturally aspirated, direct-injected flat-6, dry sump gasoline engine with auto-stop/start
Displacement (cc/cu-in): 3,800/232
Block/head material: Aluminum/aluminum
Valvetrain: DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, variable intake-valve timing and lift
Compression ratio (x:1): 12.5
Redline, indicated (rpm): 7,500
Fuel cutoff/rev limiter (rpm): 7,800
Horsepower (hp @ rpm): 394 @ 7,400
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm): 325 @ 5,600
Fuel type: Premium unleaded (required)
Transmission type : Seven-speed manual
Transmission ratios (x:1): I = 3.91; II = 2.29; III = 1.55; IV = 1.30; V = 1.08; VI = 0.88; VII = 0.71
Final-drive ratio (x:1): 3.44
Differential(s): Limited slip
Suspension, front: Independent MacPherson struts, coil springs, monotube dampers, active stabilizer bar
Suspension, rear: Independent multilink, coil springs, monotube dampers, active stabilizer bar
Steering type: Electric-assist, speed-proportional rack-and-pinion steering
Steering ratio (x:1): Variable between 12.3 and 16.6
Turning circle (ft.): 36.3
Tire make and model: Pirelli P Zero
Tire type: Asymmetrical, summer, high-performance
Tire size, front: 245/35ZR20 91Y
Tire size, rear: 295/30ZR20 101Y
Wheel size, front: 20-by-8.5
Wheel size, rear: 20-by-11
Wheel material: Aluminum alloy
Brakes, front: 13.4-inch one-piece ventilated cross-drilled cast-iron discs with 6-piston fixed calipers
Brakes, rear : 13-inch one-piece ventilated cross-drilled cast-iron discs with 4-piston fixed calipers
Track Test Results
Acceleration, 0-30 mph (sec.): 1.9
0-45 mph (sec.): 3.0
0-60 mph (sec.): 4.6
0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.): 4.4
0-75 mph (sec.): 6.3
1/4-mile (sec. @ mph): 12.7 @ 113.2
0-30 mph, trac ON (sec.): 2.2
0-45 mph, trac ON (sec.): 3.3
0-60 mph, trac ON (sec.): 5.0
0-60, trac ON with 1 foot of rollout (sec.): 4.6
0-75 mph, trac ON (sec.): 6.5
1/4-mile, trac ON (sec. @ mph): 13.0 @ 111.7
Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.): 25
60-0 mph (ft.): 102
Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph): 71.3
Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) ESC ON: 70.3
Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g): 1.04
Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) ESC ON: 1.03
Sound level @ idle (dB): 47.6
@ Full throttle (dB): 92.8
@ 70 mph cruise (dB): 68.4
Engine speed @ 70 mph (rpm): 2,100
Edmunds observed (mpg): 19.3
Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.): 16.9
Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.): 3,075
Curb weight, as tested (lbs.): 3,277
Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%): 39/61
Length (in.): 176.8
Width (in.): 71.2
Height (in.): 51.0
Wheelbase (in.): 96.5
Track, front (in.): 60.6
Track, rear (in.): 59.7
Seating capacity: 4
Trunk volume (cu-ft): 4.8
GVWR (lbs.) : 4,034
Payload, mfr. max claim (lbs.): 959
Year Make Model: 2012 Audi R8 4.2 quattro 2dr Coupe AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6M)Vehicle Type: AWD 2dr 2-passenger Coupe
Base MSRP: $115,450
As-tested MSRP: $128,715
Configuration: Longitudinal, midengine, all-wheel drive
Engine type : Naturally aspirated, V8, gasoline
Displacement (cc/cu-in): 4,163/254
Block/head material: Aluminum/aluminum
Valvetrain: Double overhead camshaft
Compression ratio (x:1): 12.5
Redline, indicated (rpm): 8,500
Horsepower (hp @ rpm): 430 @ 7,900
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm): 316 @ 4,500-6,000
Fuel type: Premium unleaded (required)
Transmission type: Six-speed manual
Transmission ratios (x:1): I = 4.373; II = 2.709; III = 1.878; IV = 1.411; V = 1.126; VI = 0.928
Final-drive ratio (x:1): 3.462
Differential(s): Electronically locking hypoid gear front, viscous clutch center and electronically locking hypoid gear rear
Suspension, front: Double wishbone
Suspension, rear: Double wishbone
Steering type: Hydraulic assist speed-proportional power steering
Steering ratio (x:1): 17.3
Turning circle (ft.): 38.7
Tire make and model: Pirelli P Zero
Tire type: Assymetrical summer performance front and rear
Tire size, front: 235/35R19 (91Y)
Tire size, rear: 295/30R19 (100Y)
Wheel size, front: 19-by-8.5 inches
Wheel size, rear: 19-by-11 inches rear
Wheel material: Alloy
Brakes, front: 14.4-inch ventilated disc with 8-piston fixed calipers
Brakes, rear : 14-inch ventilated disc with 4-piston fixed calipers
Acceleration, 0-30 mph (sec.): 1.7
0-45 mph (sec.): 3.1
0-60 mph (sec.): 4.5
0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.): 4.3
0-75 mph (sec.): 6.8
1/4-mile (sec. @ mph): 12.9 @ 109.2
0-30 mph, trac ON (sec.): 2.1
0-45 mph, trac ON (sec.): 3.6
0-60 mph, trac ON (sec.): 4.9
0-60, trac ON with 1 foot of rollout (sec.): 4.7
0-75 mph, trac ON (sec.): 7.2
1/4-mile, trac ON (sec. @ mph): 13.3 @ 108.6
Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.): 28
60-0 mph (ft.): 104
Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph): 72.3
Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) ESC ON: 70.9
Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g): 0.97
Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) ESC ON: 0.98
Sound level @ idle (dB): 51.0
@ Full throttle (dB): 81.4
@ 70 mph cruise (dB): 69.8
@ 70 mph top down (dB): 2,900
EPA fuel economy (mpg): 11 city/20 highway/14 combined
Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.): 23.8
Driving range (mi.): 476
Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.): 3,605
Curb weight, as tested (lbs.): 3,621
Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%): 43.7/54.3
Length (in.): 174.6
Width (in.): 76.0
Height (in.): 49.3
Wheelbase (in.): 104.3
Track, front (in.): 64.5
Track, rear (in.): 62.8
Headroom, front (in.): 38.1
Shoulder room, front (in.): 54.8
Seating capacity: 2
Trunk volume (cu-ft): 3.53
Ground clearance (in.): 4.3
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