The leak was provided by Car and Driver, which got a little ahead of itself with its August issue. The auto mag posted its latest issue online well before Porsche's scheduled 911 embargo date, revealing the car's full details.
Porsche's seven-speed PDK transmission will be back for 2012, but the automaker will swap out its six-speed manual for a new seven-speed unit. No matter the gearbox, the 911 will be capable of sprinting from 0-60 in 4.5 seconds.
The 2012 version will gain 2.5 inches in length, but its wheelbase will be extending by 4 inches. That extra length will allow Porsche to add a hybrid drivetrain to the 911 mix beginning in 2016.
Look for the 2012 Porsche 911 to hit dealerships in either late 2011 or early 2012.
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