2012 Porsche Carrera 911 at Fred Lavery Company

iconic luxury car with incredible performance that's defined its reputation for more than 50 years, the Porsche 911 enters its seventh generation in 2012. Available now at  Fred Lavery Company, customers seeking a Porsche near Detroit can test drive the 2012 Porsche Carrera 911. Contact the dealership at 248-686-2312 to get started today.

In addition to a knowledgeable sales staff and grand selection of Porsche models, the Birmingham Porsche dealer also houses a state-of-the-art service center and helpful financing department. If you're interested in a top-of-the-line Porsche in Birmingham MI, look no farther than Fred Lavery Company.

Fuel Economy

Porsche focuses on fuel economy in two new 911 models, the 911 Carrera Coupe and 911 Carrera S Coupe. With a host of technologies centered on slashing fuel consumption, Detroit shoppers seeking the  Porsche can expect an approximate 16 percent improvement in fuel economy.

As an iconic sports car capable of incredible power, the 911 has a track record of attracting drivers with a taste for luxury and certainly a thirst for speed. That's why the engineers behind the Porsche 911 sought to balance power with efficiency. "Fuel economy is certainly not a purchase reason for people in this market," said Alexander Schildt, Porsche's manager of product planning for the U.S.

Engine & Transmission

The new model will be available for shoppers at the Birmingham Porsche dealer serving Detroit with two 6-cylinder engines: a 3.4-liter and a 3.8-liter. The difference lies in about 50 horsepower; the smaller is capable of 350 horsepower while the 3.8 liter can pump out 400 horsepower.Under the impressive 2012 911's hood is a water-cooled flat-six engine with four valves per cylinder and variable valve timing.

There's also thermal management for cooling circuit and auto start and stop function. As a new standard, Porsche introduced a seven-speed manual transmission in the 2012 911. The gear, however, is solely for fuel-saving purposes as it allows the engine to run at lower speeds during top-level driving. This allows the Porsche 911 to hold on to its more attractive attribute?its speed. One model, the 911 Carrera S, can hit 188 miles per hour in sixth gear.

Changes for 2012

In addition its revamped powertrain that offers optimized fuel efficiency, the 2012 Porsche 911 also offers a few aesthetic refreshes. With a body nearly 4 inches longer that sits slightly closer to the ground, the 911 underwent some tweaks to improve aerodynamics. The side mirrors are situated a little farther from the windows to help airflow. Overall, Detroit Porsche shoppers can sum up the vehicle's look as fresh, athletic, and elegant.

The mirrors are just one example of the changes automotive designers made to maintain the vehicle "slipperiness" quality. As the vehicle is already noted as one of the most aerodynamic in the market, designers didn't want to hinder its reputation.To learn more about the all-new 2012 Porsche 911 and its availability, contact Fred Lavery Company, a leading dealership for a  Porsche in Birmingham MI, at 248-686-2312.