2012 Porsche 911 Test Drive

Putting the 2012 Porsche 911 through its paces during the US press launch at a private airport in California

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Autos & Vehicles

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• Porsche
• PorschePurist
• 911
• 2012
• First Drive
• Automobile
• Cars

[PorschePurist]

@danoconnell247, it's a video showing "launch control" amongst other things. The nice thing about PDK and Launch Control in a Porsche is you can actually use it and not worry about destroying the transmission or voiding the warranty...

[PorschePurist]

@MrHansiping, all of the test cars were equipped differently. However, I think most of the S cars did have the sports exhaust. This one definitely sounds like it's with the sports exhaust.

[marky2112]

It is refreshing to see a video of a car put through it's paces without the damn music.

[mxaxh1]

YEAHHHH PORSCHE THAT'S HOW I WANT YOU TO MAKE CARSS :) VERY WELL DONE

[resomer]

I've driven a new Carrera S with Sports Exhaust about a month ago. I was so amazed by its noise. It was amazing and menacing. Didn't expect a sound like that from a Carrera S. And press the exhaust button again it's absolutely comfortable for driving long range or staying friends with your neighbors

[therealjohnio]

The engine sound is just sex and nice driving btw. You really showed what this car is built for.

[zlyable]

Seriously GT-R vs 911 arguments need to stop. Yes I'm a GT-R fanboy but how can you be a heterosexual and not like this 911? O.o

[danoconnell427]

What is with its show off launch?? Sound's like someone's riding the clutch!

[myjanuary151987]

@MagicAyrtonforever Do find some post or fence on your way. Okay, ricer?

[MagicAyrtonforever]

@myjanuary151987 not at all, I race at lemans you low sperm count lol

[myjanuary151987]

@MagicAyrtonforever You have just been offended, haven't you? Because your pink arse has got an itchy hurt. Just confess if so, pussy boy.

[MagicAyrtonforever]

@myjanuary151987 The only pussy here is you smartarsehole

[kneedragger101]

I like this kind of test.... Less abrupt off throttle would settle the car more in transitions between corners. What were the impressions versus a GT3 RS? I hear this new 911 (991) is just as fast around the Nurburgring...