Compare 2012 Audi R8 vs 2012 Maserati GranTurismo vs 2012 Porsche 911

2012 Audi R8
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2012 Maserati GranTurismo
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2012 Porsche 911
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2-Door Conv Automatic quattro Spyder 4.2L
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
R8 2-Door Conv Automatic quattro Spyder 4.2L 13 21 $127,224 $136,800
R8 2-Door Conv Automatic quattro Spyder 5.2L 13 19 $159,774 $171,800
R8 2-Door Conv Automatic quattro Spyder 5.2L GT 13 19 $195,579 $210,300
R8 2-Door Conv Manual quattro Spyder 4.2L 11 20 $118,761 $127,700
R8 2-Door Conv Manual quattro Spyder 5.2L 12 19 $151,311 $162,700
R8 2-Door Coupe Automatic quattro 4.2L 13 21 $114,669 $123,300
R8 2-Door Coupe Automatic quattro 5.2L 13 19 $147,033 $158,100
R8 2-Door Coupe Automatic quattro 5.2L GT 13 19 $183,024 $196,800
R8 2-Door Coupe Manual quattro 4.2L 11 20 $106,206 $114,200
R8 2-Door Coupe Manual quattro 5.2L 12 19 $138,570 $149,000
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2-Door Coupe GranTurismo MC Stradale
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
GranTurismo 2-Door Coupe GranTurismo MC Stradale 13 21 N/A $139,900
GranTurismo 2-Door Coupe GranTurismo S 13 21 N/A $123,000
GranTurismo Convertible 2-Door Conv GranTurismo 13 20 N/A $137,300
GranTurismo Convertible 2-Door Conv GranTurismo Sport 13 20 N/A $142,800
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2-Door Convertible 991 Carrera
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
911 2-Door Convertible 991 Carrera 19 27 $84,150 $93,700
911 2-Door Convertible 991 Carrera S 19 27 $97,020 $108,000
911 2-Door Convertible 997 Carrera 18 26 $80,910 $90,100
911 2-Door Convertible 997 Carrera S 18 26 $92,520 $103,000
911 2-Door Convertible Carrera 4 18 25 $86,670 $96,500
911 2-Door Convertible Carrera 4 GTS 17 25 $107,910 $120,100
911 2-Door Convertible Carrera 4S 17 25 $98,280 $109,400
911 2-Door Convertible Carrera Black Edition 18 26 $81,990 $91,300
911 2-Door Convertible Carrera GTS 18 26 $101,430 $112,900
911 2-Door Convertible S Turbo 16 24 $154,710 $172,100
911 2-Door Convertible S Turbo 918 Spyder Edition 16 24 $176,580 $196,400
911 2-Door Convertible Turbo 16 24 $133,920 $149,000
911 2-Door Coupe 991 Carrera 19 27 $73,710 $82,100
911 2-Door Coupe 991 Carrera S 19 27 $86,580 $96,400
911 2-Door Coupe 997 Carrera 18 25 $70,920 $79,000
911 2-Door Coupe 997 Carrera S 18 25 $82,530 $91,900
911 2-Door Coupe Carrera 4 18 24 $76,680 $85,400
911 2-Door Coupe Carrera 4 GTS 18 25 $99,000 $110,200
911 2-Door Coupe Carrera 4S 18 25 $88,290 $98,300
911 2-Door Coupe Carrera Black Edition 18 25 $72,990 $81,300
911 2-Door Coupe Carrera GTS 18 25 $92,610 $103,100
911 2-Door Coupe S Turbo 17 25 $144,450 $160,700
911 2-Door Coupe S Turbo 918 Spyder Edition 17 25 $164,880 $183,400
911 2-Door Coupe Turbo 16 24 $123,570 $137,500
911 2-Door Targa 4 18 25 $83,970 $93,500
911 2-Door Targa 4S 17 25 $95,580 $106,400

Pricing

Invoice Price
$127,224
Coming Soon
$84,150

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$136,800
$139,900
$93,700

Monthly Payment Estimate
$2280 / month
$2332 / month
$1562 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating
9.2
8.6
9.0

TCC’s Bottom Line
A marriage of the best of German handling and Italian power, the 2012 Audi R8 is a fantastic all-around supercar. The 2012 Maserati GranTurismo carves out a grand-touring niche for itself with Italian cachet, an earthy Ferrari rumble, and a serene blend of ride and handling. The 2012 Porsche 911 is one of the best buys in the sports car market, and quite possibly the most practical, luxurious car at its performance level available.

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Fuel Economy

City
13 mpg 13 mpg 19 mpg

Highway
21 mpg 21 mpg 27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification
Compact Subcompact Cars Mini-Compact

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)
54.8 54.2 - TBD -

Passenger Volume (ft³)
- TBD - 92.8 - TBD -

Front Leg Room (in)
- TBD - 41.7 - TBD -

Passenger Capacity
2 4 4

Front Hip Room (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -

Front Head Room (in)
37.7 38.6 - TBD -

Second Hip Room (in)
- - TBD - - TBD -

Second Head Room (in)
- 35.8 - TBD -

Second Shoulder Room (in)
- 52.1 - TBD -

Second Leg Room (in)
- 30.1 - TBD -

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)
49.0 52.9 51.3

Track Width, Rear (in)
62.8 62.6 - TBD -

Wheelbase (in)
104.3 115.8 96.5

Liftover Height (in)
31.1 - TBD - - TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
75.0 75.4 71.2

Track Width, Front (in)
64.5 62.4 - TBD -

Min Ground Clearance (in)
- TBD - - TBD - 4.8

Length, Overall (in)
174.4 194.2 176.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)
3.5 9.2 4.8

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA

Brake ABS System
4-wheel 4-wheel 4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
14.0 x - TBD - 13.0 x - TBD - 13.00 x 1.10

Brake Type
Pwr Pwr Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA

Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
14.4 x - TBD - 14.2 x - TBD - 13.00 x 1.10

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
23.8 19.8 16.9

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
17.3 - TBD - 16.60-12.25

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
38.7 35.1 36.4

Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
- TBD - - TBD - 2.55

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - N/A - TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA NA

Front Tire Size
P235/35R19 P285/30R20 P235/40ZR19

Spare Tire Size
NA NA Compact

Front Tire Order Code
NA NA NA

Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA

Rear Tire Size
P295/30R19 P285/30R20 P285/35ZR19

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA NA NA

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA NA NA

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA NA NA

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA NA NA

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3869 4145 - TBD -

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)
19 x 8.5 20 x 10.5 19 x 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA NA Compact

Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)
19 x 11.0 20 x 10.5 19 x 11

Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material
NA NA - TBD -

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
24.2 - TBD - - TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
520 - TBD - - TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
190 - TBD - NA

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM
316 @ 4500-6000 376 @ 4750 287 @ 5600

Engine Order Code
NA NA NA

Displacement
4.2L/254 4.7L/286 3.4L/210

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
430 @ 7900 444 @ 7000 350 @ 7400

Engine Type
Gas V8 Gas V8 Gas Flat 6

Fuel System
Direct Electronic Fuel Injection Direct Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
21 21 27

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
13 13 19

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
16 15 22

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)
NA NA - TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.87 1.52 - TBD -

Trans Type
6 6 7

Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.12 0.87 - TBD -

Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA

Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.71 3.40 - TBD -

Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.70 2.34 - TBD -

Trans Order Code
NA NA NA

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.46 3.73 - TBD -

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.41 1.14 - TBD -

Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Automatic w/Manual Shift Manual

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.92 0.69 - TBD -

First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.37 4.17 - TBD -

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
- NA - TBD -

Summary

Vehicle Name
Audi R8 Maserati GranTurismo Porsche 911

Body Style
Convertible Coupe Convertible

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - - TBD - NA

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear
Double-Wishbone Double Wishbone Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA w/Coil Springs NA

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - - TBD - NA

Suspension Type - Front
Double-Wishbone Double Wishbone MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA w/Coil Springs NA

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
1 1 - TBD -

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
11.6 12.2 8.3

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