2012 Porsche 911 Carrera Design FilmWelcome to a new beginning for Porsche with the introduction of its legend. The 911 is as iconic to the brand as Christmas is to kids. Codenamed 991, the new Carrera is scheduled to go on sale February 4, 2012 in the United States with a starting price of $82,100. The 2012 991 Carrera S begins at $96,400. Yes, pricing has increased, yet, additional equipment is standard which was previously optional or not available.