The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S (991) is currently the technologically most advanced and fastest performing Carrera S production model to date.
After various prototype shots and renders had been released on the internet, the 991 was first unveiled at the 64th Frankfurt Motor Show in 2011.
The 991 is offered with a 7-speed manual gearbox and a 7-speed PDK (Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe) automatic transmission. It has a longer wheelbase than the 997. The anti-roll bar of the 991 utilises hydraulic cylinders, enabling better handling performance.
Games[]
Need for Speed: World[]
The 911 Carrera S was made available in Need for Speed: World on December 20, 2011 as a tier 3 car. Since August 22, 2012, it has been featured as an A class car.
Its performance is up to par with the fastest class A cars of the game and very similar to the Porsche 911 GT3 RS. Like the GT3 RS, the Carrera S is very responsive in corners although it is also more stable.
However, this trait comes at the cost of a slightly worse acceleration, which is especially noticeable in seventh gear. The Carrera has a powerful nitrous boost and a top speed of 216 mph (348 km/h).
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E
250
251
D
400
401
C
500
501
B
600
601
A
750
751
S
1000
703786
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| Stock: 703 (A class) | Maximum: 786 (S class) |
Blue
The Blue style is an Amerikon Speedsystems performance tuned speedboost car that costs 
5000. It was made available on January 10, 2012.
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 739 689 837 691 Standard
5000 |
Silver
The Silver style is a rotationally available stock cash car that costs 
1,500,000. It was initially released on November 13, 2014.
On May 28, 2015, its price was lowered from 2,000,000 as part of the End of the World event.
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703 601 813 696 Standard
1,500,000 |
"Snowflake"
The "Snowflake" style is a holiday themed car that costs 5300. It was released on December 20, 2011 as a top-up gift during the Winter Holiday event. It is equipped with a snowflake particle trail emitting from the vehicle's rear.
It is fitted with tuned quality Gromlen performance parts, 2-star Skill Mods, and a selection of aftermarket parts.
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 755 729 848 689 Holiday Themed
5300 |
Need for Speed: The Run[]
The 911 Carrera S appears in Need for Speed: The Run as an Exotic class car included in the Limited Edition release for PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.
It is also included in the Heroes and Villains Pack, which was made available for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 releases on February 28, 2012.
Its inclusion was revealed by the official Need for Speed website and the "Limited Edition Announcement Trailer" on August 2, 2011[1], but the car wasn't shown until August 23, 2011 on the official Need for Speed website and was followed by the "Porsche Trailer" released on September 8, 2011[2].
Stock
The stock 911 Carrera S requires the Limited Edition and is unlocked from the beginning of the game.
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Top Speed: 185 mph (298 km/h)
0 to 60 Time: 4.4s
BHP: 400 @ 7,200 rpm
Performance: Tier 3
Handling: Normal
Class: Exotic
Drivetrain: RWD
Value: $96,000.00
Manufacture Year: 2012
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Need for Speed
The Need for Speed Edition 911 Carrera S requires the Limited Edition and is unlocked from the beginning of the game.
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Top Speed: 193 mph (311 km/h)
0 to 60 Time: 3.9s
BHP: 518 @ 7,200 rpm
Performance: Tier 4
Handling: Normal
Class: Exotic
Drivetrain: RWD
Value: $96,000.00
Manufacture Year: 2012
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"Snowflake"
The "Snowflake" Signature Edition requires the Limited Edition and is unlocked from the beginning of the game.
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Top Speed: 219 mph (352 km/h)
0 to 60 Time: 3.6s
BHP: 704 @ 7,600 rpm
Performance: Tier 5
Handling: Normal
Class: Exotic
Drivetrain: RWD
Value: N/A
Manufacture Year: N/A
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Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2012)[]
The Carrera S appears in Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2012) after being revealed on June 4, 2012 on the official Need for Speed website after EA's E3 conference ended.
The Carrera S appears as a Sports class car and is the first Jack Spot vehicle the player discovers.
It is unlocked upon reaching SpeedLevel 28 in multiplayer, but is already available from the beginning in the Limited Edition release with pre-installed modifications and a satin black paint.
The performance of the Carrera S is up to par with other fast Sports cars. Its greatest trait is top speed. Acceleration is not as powerful as seen on the Aston Martin V12 Vantage but is decent overall.
In corners, the car can perform drifts without any difficulties, which is possible due to its rear-wheel drive configuration and a low weight. All-wheel drive cars such as the Audi R8 GT Spyder however have better acceleration and off-road performance. Top speed is 192 mph (309 km/h).
Contrary to its low weight, the Carrera S is one of the toughest Sports cars in the game. This makes the car suitable for both Pursuit and race events.
Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2012) (Mobile)[]
The Porsche 911 Carrera S is available in the mobile release of Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2012) for $150,000 in-game.
It appears in the Sports category and has balanced stats with a focus on handling, and a Need for Speed Edition with better overall stats is available for $500,000.
Need for Speed (2015)[]
The 911 Carrera S can be purchased for 
74,400 in Need for Speed (2015).
| 0 - 60 mph | 1/4 Mile | Top Speed | Power | |
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| Stock | 04.29 seconds | 12.43 seconds @ 120 mph (193 km/h) | 188 mph (303 km/h) | 400 hp |
| Fully Upgraded | 02.26 seconds | 09.40 seconds @ 162 mph (261 km/h) | 234 mph (377 km/h) | 988 hp |
Need for Speed: Payback[]
The 911 Carrera S (991) appears in Need for Speed: Payback following its appearance in a customisation trailer released on June 26, 2017.
Stock
The stock 911 Carrera S (991) is unlocked for purchase from the drag, race, and runner class dealerships for 
117,850 upon completing two questlines in Chapter 4: "Open Skies".
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Complete two questlines in Chapter 4: "Open Skies"
Purchase from an available Dealership
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Stock: LV 222
Max: LV 399
 Horsepower: 394 bhp
Top Speed: 188 mph (303 km/h)
 0 - 60: 3.80 secs.
1/4 Mile: 12.03 secs.
 N2O Capacity: 3.2
N2O Power: 3.2
 Airtime: 4.2
Landing: 2.8
 Braking Response: 3.8
Braking Power: 3.3
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Need for Speed: Edge[]
The 911 Carrera S 2012 appears in Need for Speed: Edge with a S class performance rating.
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S 719
Requires 500 blueprints to produce
Top Speed 712
Acceleration 737
Nitro Capacity 709
Strength 391
Durability 378
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Trivia[]
- The Porsche 911 Carrera S is featured on the box art for Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2012).
- In all of its appearances, it is fitted with a set of standard OEM "Carrera S" 10 spoke rims.
- The active rear spoiler is functional in Need for Speed: The Run, Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2012), Need for Speed (2015), and Need for Speed: Payback.
- The Limited Edition Carrera S in Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2012) and the stock Carrera S in Need for Speed: Edge are equipped with a set of 10 spoke OEM "Carrera Classic" rims.
- The Stock Carrera S in Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2012) is equipped with "Carrera Classic" rims in trailers and promotional screenshots.
- In Need for Speed (2015), the 911 Carrera S is listed as a 2014 model year.
Gallery[]
(Blue)
(Silver)
("Snowflake")
(Reveal Trailer)
(Need for Speed)
("Snowflake")
(Limited Edition)
(Need for Speed)
(Promotional Image)
References[]
- ↑ Video: Official EA UK (2011) Need For Speed: The Run | Limited Edition Announcement Trailer. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6NTvz-jCd0
- ↑ Video: Official EA UK (2011) Need for Speed The Run | Porsche Trailer. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2WjWkitfjE