Introduced for model year 2012, the Porsche 911 Carrera was the base model for the 991.1 generation. It was equipped with a 3.4 litre boxer engine with direct fuel injection generating a maximum power output of 345 hp, powering the rear via a 7-speed manual transmission, or a 7-speed PDK (automatic) transmission. Multiple variants were available including Coupe - Manual, Coupe - Automatic, Cabriolet - Manual, and Cabriolet - Automatic. The 991.1 Carrera evolved into the 991.2 Carrera for model year 2017.