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The 2012 Porsche 911 is a high-performance coupe with a 3.6L engine generating up to 500 hp. It features advanced safety with curtain and front airbags for both driver and passenger, along with a thorax airbag. Manufactured in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen, Germany, this model also includes a direct TPMS and comes in Turbo and Turbo S trims with 4WD. With a GVWR of 4,265 - 4,321 lbs, it's designed for both power and safety.

Decoded VIN:

Make

PORSCHE

Manufacturer Name

DR. ING. H.C.F. PORSCHE AG

Model

911

Model Year

2012

Plant City

STUTTGART-ZUFFENHAUSEN

Trim

Turbo (4WD), Turbo S (4WD)

Vehicle Type

PASSENGER CAR

Plant Country

GERMANY

Plant Company Name

Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen

Series2

Type 997

Note

GVWR: 4,265 - 4,321 lbs.

Body Class

Coupe

Doors

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From

Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)

Engine Number of Cylinders

Displacement (CC)

3600.0

Displacement (CI)

219.68547874103

Displacement (L)

3.6

Fuel Type - Primary

Gasoline

Engine Brake (hp) From

500

Other Engine Info

Horsepower: (2WD) TBD, (4WD) 500

Turbo

Yes

Seat Belt Type

Manual

Other Restraint System Info

Thorax Airbag

Curtain Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Front Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type

Direct

Most common problems:

Oil leaks

The 2012 Porsche 911 is known to suffer from oil leaks, particularly around the rear main seal and valve covers.

Ims bearing failure

Intermediate Shaft (IMS) bearing issues can lead to catastrophic engine failure if not addressed.

Coolant leaks

Coolant leaks, especially from the water pump or coolant expansion tank, are common in this model.

Carbon build-up

Direct injection engines like the one in the 2012 Porsche 911 can suffer from carbon build-up on the intake valves.

High-pressure fuel pump failure

The high-pressure fuel pump can fail, leading to poor engine performance and rough idling.

Cylinder scoring

Some 911 models may experience cylinder scoring, which can lead to increased oil consumption and reduced engine performance.

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