Porsche 911 2014 Owner's Manual
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The new 911
Porsche identity
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Strength 6
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Exterior design 12
Interior design 16
Engineering 18
The 911 Carrera models 20
Temperament 36
Engines 38
Transmissi on 48
Chassis and body 54
Composure 74
Safety 76
Comfort 84
Responsibility 106
Motorsport 108
Environment 114
Personality 118
Personalisation 120
Panorama 138
911 identity 140
Technical data 142
Index 146
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This one looks to the future.
The 911.
Strength | The 911
It’s time to look forward. Because,
traditionally, the 911 has always had
an eye to the future.
Our own engineering tradition is evident
from the ‘Dr. Ing.’ in our company name.
Also from our racing victories, now total-
ling more than 30,000. Not just feats
of heroism any longer, but responsibility
for the future of the sports car and for
the environment. Then there is the 911’s
reputation as an iconic sports car. How-
ever, this reputation means nothing
unless we continue to breathe new life
into old ideas.
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For us, heritage and future are inseparably
linked. Of course, we could simply
have made a capable sports car, but this
wouldn’t have been a Porsche, and
certainly not a 911.
Our identity is the 911. This is especially
true, even in the 21st century. Instantly
recognisable and originally engineered
for the racetrack, it continues to stir the
emotions today, just as it did in 1963.
Yet, is that enough to move forward?
Above all, is it enough for you? Don’t we
need to break the stranglehold of tradi-
tion once in a while before it one day
stifles innovation altogether? We believe
that the answer is ‘yes’, which is why
almost every component in the latest
generation 911 is new. This is our
approach to the preservation of tradition.
It is precisely how we respond to the
passion for the sports car and do justice
to the 911 legend, and always with
tomorrow in mind.
We have achieved this with a future-
oriented design and a longer wheelbase,
with refined engines that consume less
fuel but deliver more power, with efficiency-
enhancing technologies such as auto
start/stop, thermal management and
electrical system recuperation, with an
intelligent lightweight body and a new
hood concept on the Cabriolet models,
with the further enhanced Porsche Traction
Management (PTM) active all-wheel drive,
and an interior that combines sophisticated
ergonomics and
All of that is what defines us. In short, it
is the way in which we combine tradition
and innovation, performance and everyday
practicality, form and function. For us,
these are not contradictions, but our moti-
vation. We are referring to Intelligent
Performance.
Our identity can be accurately described
by many words, and by one number.
The 911. Porsche identity.
sporty comfort.
Identity is a combination of disposition,
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personality and heritage. In our attempt to
understand it, we tend to compare
differences.
This is equally true in the case of the
911 Carrera models. With defining
attributes such as performance, efficiency,
style and comfort, they reveal a character
of their own and fulfil your individual
expectations – not just of any sports car,
but of a 911.
Strength | The 911
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Can you imagine a face without an expression?
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Exterior design.
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| Exterior design
Every child recognises a 911, but can its
identity be described in words? It can, by
looking more closely at the use of form,
proportions and contours. The roof line
tapers down into the rear. The wings are
higher than the front lid and, at the rear,
they add muscle. They give the 911 its
distinctive expression and leave you in
no doubt as to its temperament.
The overall appearance is low, wide and
sleek. Typically 911.
So, is everything just the same as it has
been since 1963? Yes, and no. After all,
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only those who change will remain true
to themselves – and we’ve changed.
Our designers and engineers speak
guardedly about the 911 evolution.
Meanwhile, they continually manage to
take great strides forward with innova-
tions motivated by the principle that
these should be functional and perfectly
compatible. The result is a harmonious
overall concept that makes the 911 a
sports car fit for the 21st century.
Indeed, the Porsche 911 Carrera has
already won the prestigious ‘red dot
award: product design 2012’ for its
unique functional and emotive design.
To show you what we mean, we should
start by looking at the car’s exterior.
The longer wheelbase of the 911 improves
driving stability and cornering dynamics.
Overhangs are short at the front and rear,
making the 911 look even more compact
and agile.
The sporty overall impression is emphasised
by the roof line, which is lower than that of
the previous model, and by the wider track
at the front
models and 52 mm on the 911 Carrera S
models. On the new Carrera all-wheel-drive
models, the body has also been widened
at the rear by 44 mm. Increased traction
– 46 mm on the 911 Carrera
and agility are just some of the benefits
these refinements bring.
The silhouette is therefore typically 911
and typical in terms of its development,
which will now be described in more detail.
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| Exterior design
The vehicle architecture, with a wider
track at the front axle and the lower roof
line, gives the front of the 911 a dynamic
appearance that is sporty and elegant.
It has also helped us to achieve a low drag
coefficient of 0.29 for the 911 Carrera.
Fitted as standard, the Bi-Xenon head-
lights still have the familiar oval-shaped
surrounds for classic appeal and reveal
their technically impressive inner work-
ings. The Porsche Dynamic Light System
(PDLS) with dynamic cornering lights
and speed-sensitive headlight control
logic is available as an option.
The direction indicators, daytime running
lights and position lights are all LEDs and
are integrated into the separate front light
units. Their slimline design contrasts with
that of the rounded headlights. Together
with the two integral air intakes, they
make the front of the 911 unmistakable.
At the rear, everything is clean and
sharp: the styling, the appearance and
the effect. This is due not least to the
distinct lines and narrow LED taillights
which accentuate the horizontal contour-
ing of the rear. The illuminated rear
light strip on the all-wheel-drive models
further enhances the effect.
One unmistakable Porsche feature is
the stainless steel tailpipes. On the
911 Carrera S models, twin tailpipes
are fit ted on both sides. The wide rear
spoiler is extendable which reduces lift
in all driving situations and increases
driving stability.
The 911 Carrera models and the
911 Carrera S models are equipped
as standard with 19-inch and 20-inch
wheels, respectively. Their large dimen-
sions enhance the sporty presence of
the 911. The tyres have a large rolling
circumference for improved comfort
and performance.
Even the logo on the rear has an impor-
tant function to perform. It is, after all,
the hallmark of the Porsche identity.
In summary, form always follows function.
As a design principle, it couldn’t be more
simple, but it’s what makes the
911
a
911
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Sporty ergonomics for ordinary driving.
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Extraordinary comfort for sporty driving.
Interior design.
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| Interior design
At Porsche, we don’t build everyday
sports cars, we build sports cars for
everyday use. How? By understanding
that great agility and maximum comfort
are not mutually exclusive but are, in
fact, aspects of a harmonious overall
concept.
This is especially true of the interior of
the 911. Sportiness, functionality and
high-quality materials combine to form a
cohesive whole that is conducive to
dynamic driving, even during everyday
use.
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This becomes clearer the
get in. The longer wheelbase
25 mm more leg room in the front than
in previous 911 Carrera models, for
example.
Sportiness in harmony with comfort is
the theme which is reflected in the clever
ergonomics that characterise the entire
interior design. The materials used, the
layout of the controls and their operating
logic belong to a new generation of
sports car. Another new design for the
911 is the ascending centre console.
Its intelligent operating concept follows
a clear principle of direct simplicity.
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A classic 911 feature is the arrangement
of the five circular instruments with the
rev counter in the middle. The contempo-
rary instrument cluster featuring a high-
resolution 4.6-inch full VGA TFT colour
display enables the driver to view infor-
mation from, for example,
cruise control function, the audio system
or the new speed limit indicator.
Acoustics are an integral part of the
concept, particularly the engine sound.
Available as an option is the Burmester®
High-End Surround Sound System
the adaptive
.
Optimised for the 911 Carrera model
range, it features 12 loudspeakers and
a total output of 821 watts for a perfect
spatial sound.
The 911 proves that apparent opposites,
such as st yle and engineering or comfort
and performance, can go hand in hand.
For us, there is no contradiction and
certainly no need for compromise. After
all, a strong personality does not deny
the existence of opposites, it unites them.
Let’s forget the future for a moment.
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As we discover it in the present.
Engineering.
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| Engineering
What use is the engineering of tomorrow
when it can be found on the road today?
None. So let’s turn to the here and now.
The engines, as you would expect, are
characterised by six horizontally opposed
cylinders. The 3.4-litre engine in the
911 Carrera models produces 257 kW
(350 hp); in the 911 Carrera S models,
the 3.8-litre engine develops 294 kW
(400 hp). All variants are equipped with
direct fuel injection (DFI) and VarioCam
Plus for increased power and compara-
tively low fuel consumption.
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Power is transmitted to the wheels by the
7-speed manual gearbox with the highest
gear designed specifically with fuel econ-
omy in mind or, optionally, by efficiency-
enhanced Porsche Doppel kupplung (PDK),
which offers gear changes with no inter-
ruption in the flow of power.
On the 911 Carrera all-wheel-drive
models, the enhanced Porsche Traction
Management (PTM) distributes the power
to the wheels according to weather and
road conditions. Handling is even more
poised, particularly when the car is being
driven to its limits. As a result, you are
safer not just in the wet and snow, but
also when adopting a sport y driving style.
The chassis is also packed with forward-
looking technology. Fitted as standard
in the 911 Carrera S and 911 Carrera S
Cabriolet, Porsche Torque Vectoring
(PTV) increases dynamic performance.
Available as an option for the S models,
Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC)
improves dynamic performance further
still. Dynamic engine mounts, available
as an option for all models, provide per-
ceptibly more precise handling – and
not just when cornering.
The 911 has a lightweight composite
construction in aluminium and steel.
Used extensively and in just the right
places, lightweight aluminium improves
fuel economy and dynamic performance
and helps to achieve an excellent weight
to power ratio of 4.7 kg/kW (3.5 kg/ hp)
for the 911 Carrera S, for example.
The future of the sports car begins now.
Meetings, conferences, business lunches.
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How about some leisure in between?
The 911 Carrera.
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| The 911 Carrera
In the 21st century, we find ourselves
caught between all kinds of opposites on
a daily basis: between the demands of
our work life and our private life, between
the real world and virtual reality. How can
they all be reconciled? With a strong iden-
tity and a sports car that has incorporated
many contradictory notions since 1963.
Sportiness and everyday practicality
are a prime example. The 911 Carrera is
equipped as standard with direct fuel
injection (DFI) and VarioCam Plus for high
power, high torque, efficient combustion
and, as a result, comparatively low fuel
consumption.
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Tradition and innovation blend seamlessly
together in the rear-mounted 3.4-litre
flat-six engine thanks to its downsized
capacity. Despite the reduced displace-
ment, the engine is capable of delivering
even more power to the road than its
3.6-litre predecessor.
The figures speak for themselves.
The maximum power of 257 kW (350 hp)
is available at 7,400 rpm and the maxi-
mum torque of 390 Nm is generated
at 5,600 rpm. Yet, in conjunction with
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK), fuel
consumption and CO2 emissions have been
reduced by 16 % compared with the
previous model. Even more impres
sively,
the car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h
in 4.8 seconds and reaches a top speed
of 289 km/h.
The 911 Carrera generates powerful
forces, which are transmitted precisely
and directly to the wheels by the 7-speed
manual gearbox. As with the optional PDK,
gears 1 to 6 have a sports ratio, while
7th gear has a long ratio for reduced fuel
consumption. The SPORT button, which
is fitted as standard, makes it possible to
select an even more responsive engine
and transmission setup.
In terms of form and function, the single
tailpipes are especially imposing and emit
a sound which is typically Porsche. The
19-inch Carrera wheels are fitted as
standard and improve driving stability
and performance.
Sports car technology as standard, in
the form of black four-piston monobloc
aluminium fixed calipers, Porsche Stability
Management (PSM) and Bi-Xenon head-
lights, shows that sportiness and safety
are not mutually exclusive.
Sport, moderation, everyday practicality
and style. Four key themes, one unifying
concept: the 911 Carrera.
Its identity emerged on the racetrack.
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Its home is on the road.
The 911 Carrera S.
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| The 911 Carrera S
Nothing defines us more than our heritage
It says a lot about who we are. This is
particularly true of the
which has all the characteristics you would
expect of a sports car whose origin is
in motorsport.
An elementary component of its DNA,
therefore, is power in the form of a 3.8-litre
engine with direct fuel injection (DFI) and
VarioCam Plus. It delivers 294 kW (400 hp)
at 7,400 rpm, and the maximum torque
of 440 Nm is achieved at 5,600 rpm. In
conjunction with the manual gearbox, the
sprint from 0 to 100 km/h is completed in
just 4.5 seconds. Top speed isn’t reached
until 304 km/h.
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911
Carrera S,
.
On figures alone, the
excels, particularly in terms of efficiency.
Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions
have been reduced by 15 % compared
with the previous model. This has been
possible thanks to the auto start/stop
function, which is available as standard,
and the coasting function in conjunction
with the optional Porsche Doppelkupp-
lung (PDK).
It’s not difficult to tell where the
911 Carrera S comes from. You can hear
it in the resonant engine sound and you
can see it in the t win tailpipes in brushed
stainless steel and 20-inch Carrera S
wheels.
911
Carrera S
You can also feel it, thanks to Porsche
Active Suspension Management (PASM),
which is fitted as standard, or the optional
PASM sports suspension with even
sportier aerodynamics and the ride height
lowered by 20 mm. Or the optional
Sport Chrono Package and dynamic
engine mounts. Available as standard,
Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV), or
Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus)
in conjunction with the optional PDK,
increase traction and driving stability.
Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC),
the active roll stabilisation system, is
available as an option and improves
agility, comfort and safety.
On the subject of safety, the brakes at
the front of the 911 Carrera S come
equipped with monobloc fixed calipers
with six, instead of four, pistons for im -
proved braking performance and a
shorter braking distance. Bi-Xenon head-
lights are standard and the Porsche
Dynamic Light System (PDLS) is available
as an option.
There is no doubt. The
knows its roots, and embraces them with
efficiency, power and sporty performance.
911
Carrera S
The future of the sports car
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is wide open again.
The 911 Carrera Cabriolet.
| The 911 Carrera Cabriolet
Strength
Sometimes, the best option is to free
your mind, to look at things from a fresh
perspective and to explore your own
direction, not least when you’ve set
yourself ambitious goals for the future.
These goals can be achieved by opening
yourself up to new ideas.
This is the direction explored by the
911 Carrera Cabriolet. With forward-
looking hood engineering, lightweight
materials and an integrated wind deflector,
it conceives a new kind of freedom and
broadens the appeal of the sports car.
Smooth and firm, light and robust, the
design of the hood is impressive in terms
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of both appearance and construction.
It
is made from three ultra-light weight
magnesium elements and is covered in
fabric. This saves weight and, not only
does it improve aesthetics, it also reduces
unwanted noise. What you can still hear,
however, is the unadulterated sound of
yo u r 911 .
The wind deflector is fitted as standard
and offers practically draught-free driving
and minimal wind noise. Operation could
not be easier. Integrated directly behind
the rear seats, it folds out electrically in
just two seconds and remains operable
up to a speed of 120 km/h.
The performance figures of the
911 Carrera Cabriolet reflect the ambi-
tious goals achieved by our engineers.
The downsized and rear-mounted 3.4-litre
flat-six engine delivers 257 kW (350 hp)
at 7,400 rpm and enables a top speed of
286 km/h. Compared with the previous
model, fuel consumption and CO2 emis-
sions have been reduced by 15 %.
In summary, this articulate concept forms
the basis for a self-assured personality.
Typified by its courage to adapt and
change, it derives pleasure from exploring
new directions. After all, the future is
wide open.
Porsche 356, Porsche 550, Porsche Carrera GT:
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openness has always been a Porsche tradition.
The 911 Carrera S Cabriolet.
| The 911 Carrera S Cabriolet
Strength
Open-top driving is integral to Porsche
history. It began back in 1948 with the
No. 1. The convertible variant of the
first 356 became a legend, as did its
descendent, the Porsche 550 Spyder.
In 1982, the first 911 Carrera model
in cabriolet form was introduced to the
road. Two things that all open-top
Porsche cars have in common are an
urge for sporty acceleration and unlimited
driving pleasure. The time has come to
carry this tradition on into the future.
The 911 Carrera S Cabriolet does just
that.
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That explains what motivates us, and
this describes what drives the car: the
3.8-litre engine with direct fuel injection
(DFI) and VarioCam Plus, which produces
294 kW (400 hp) at 7,400 rpm. The
911 Carrera S Cabriolet completes the
sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just
4.7 seconds and reaches a top speed
of 301 km/h.
These are impressive performance
figures, founded on the principle that, if
you want to keep moving, you shouldn’t
carry unnecessary weight. This is pre-
cisely why the 911 Carrera S Cabriolet
incorporates extensive use of lightweight
materials.
The hood has a crucial role in this respect.
On the 911, the hood has been funda-
mentally revised. Integrated magnesium
elements make the hood light yet extremely
robust. The hood opens and closes in
only 13 seconds and is operable up to a
speed of 50 km/h. With the hood closed,
the car’s profile is optimised for aerody-
namic performance, which explains the
low drag coefficient of 0.30. Wind noise
is practically eliminated.
The integrated wind deflector manipulates
headwind to create ideal conditions.
Electrically powered and installed directly
behind the passenger cell, it provides
effective protection against air turbulence.
Twin tailpipes in stainless steel also
make a clear statement. The 20-inch
Carrera S wheels afford an unobstructed
glimpse of the brake calipers with a
red painted finish. As you would expect,
the 911 Cabriolet offers a high level of
occupant safety and features an effective
roll-over protection concept as well as
full-size airbags for the driver and front
pa s s enger.
Without question, the 911 Carrera S
Cabriolet has remained faithful to the
sporty spirit of its predecessors and is
ensuring that the legacy lives on in the
21st centu r y.
When you know your strengths,
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it’s easy to acquire new ones.
The new 911 Carrera 4.
Strength | The new 911 Carr era 4
One thing is for certain. When it comes
to finding your own strengths, it always
helps to know who you are and where
you come from. Where the 911 is con-
cerned, we call this Porsche identity.
The immense power that is embodied in
this strong identity is immediately apparent
in the new all-wheel-drive 911 Carrera 4.
Its enhanced Porsche Traction Management
(PTM) converts power directly into motion.
Not in a heavy-handed way, but intelligently.
Sensors control the rotational speeds of
all four wheels, the vehicle’s lateral and
longitudinal acceleration and the steering
angle. In this way, the active all-wheel
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drive can continually respond to different
driving situations and precisely distribute
drive forces between the front and rear
axles. Tuned to provide even more poised
and balanced handling during performance
driving, PTM quickly and clearly
strates, especially in the wet and snow,
what we at Porsche understand by traction.
Expressed in simple terms, the new
911 Carrera 4 is self-assured. An
assuredness that has been assisted by
engineering and aesthetic details such as
the wider body – the rear wings are 44 mm
wider than those of the 911 Carrera – the
295 mm wide rear tyres, the special air
demon-
intakes, the illuminated rear light strip
with taillights and parking light function,
and distinctive sideskirts.
One of its inherent strengths is, of course,
its engine: the 3.4-litre flat-six power unit
delivers 257 kW (350 hp) at 7,400 rpm
and accelerates the new 911 Carrera 4
from 0 to 100 km/ h in just 4.9 seconds.
Top
speed is 285 km/h. One strength
may
possibly come as a surprise: by
downsizing the engine, it has been possible
to reduce the fuel consumption and CO2
emissions by up to 15 % compared with
the previous model.
Let’s now bring the power of identit y
to bear on the road. With the aid of the
7-speed manual transmission or the
optional PDK. Both feature sports ratios
for gears 1 to 6 and a long-ratio 7th
gear for fuel efficiency.
The 911 has many strengths. The new
911 Carrera 4, with its superlative traction,
dynamic performance and safety, has
acquired even more. Why not take your
seat behind the wheel and make these
strengths your own?
Switchbacks, hairpins, zigzags, S-bends...
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There are countless reasons for having intelligent all-wheel drive.
The new 911 Carrera 4S.
Strength | The new 911 Carr era 4S
Steadfastness. Another apparent Porsche
contradiction. But whilst it’s true that
sports cars are all about movement, about
surging forwards, it’s even more impor-
tant to stay calm at all times, to act with
composure and never rashly. So it’s re -
assuring that you can rely on the handling
characteristics of the new 911 Carrera 4S.
Particularly dependable is the enhanced
Porsche Traction Management (PTM)
active all-wheel-drive system, especially
when driving the car at the limits of per-
formance. To achieve this, our engineers
have travelled right to the physical bound-
aries – and extended them. PTM now
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ensures that the car is even more poised
and balanced and really comes into its
own when adopting a sporty driving
style or travelling in extreme weather
conditions.
At the rear, the car is the personification
of road holding, with its 44 mm wider
body, wider track and road-hugging
305 mm wide rear wheels. The seamless
horizontal taillight strip continues the
same styling language. The all-wheel-
drive model is also recognisable from the
front thanks to its dynamically accentuat-
ed cooling air intakes in the front end.
Though the car is practically at one with
the ground, it cannot keep still. This is
unsurprising when it is powered by a
3.8-litre engine developing 294 kW
(400 hp) at 7,400 rpm. When combined
with Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK),
this power unit can accelerate the car to
100 km in just 4.3 seconds. And contin-
ue up to a maximum speed of 297 km/h.
This hasn’t come at the expense of fuel
consumption and CO2 emissions either.
Figures for the new 911 Carrera 4S are
up to 13 % lower than those of its prede-
cessor. Fuel-efficient technologies, such
as electrical system recuperation, auto
start/stop – both fitted as standard – and
the ‘coasting’ function of PDK, prove that
Porsche is continually resolving conflict-
ing aims through Intelligent Performance.
Where safety is concerned, the mono-
bloc fixed brake calipers at the front
have six pistons instead of four, whilst
the brake pads are 10 % larger. The
result is even shorter braking distances.
Proof that, at Porsche, safety is an
integral part of performance, not its
polar opposite.
Steadfast through and through.
Corner after corner.
There’s a lot of emotion in engineering.
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Such as that unique cornering feel.
The new 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet.
Strength | The new 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet
It may come as a surprise to you, but
our engineers are very emotional people.
And clear thinkers. There is no conflict
between these two traits. On the contrary,
they are ideal qualifications for those
tasked with the development of a cabrio-
let that is more than just a fair-weather
car: the new 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet.
Entirely without contradiction, it com-
bines the thrills of open-top driving with
outstanding road holding.
May we now appeal to your emotions?
Here goes. The new
Cabriolet is powered by a 3.4-litre flat-six
engine developing 257 kW (350 hp) at
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7,400 rpm, which displays superlative per-
formance.
completed in 5.1 seconds, for example.
And it boasts a top speed of 282 km/ h.
Equally superlative are the fuel consump-
tion and CO2 emissions figures which
are up to 16 % lower than those of the
previous model.
When it comes to traction, however,
composure and reason prevail in the
form of the further enhanced Porsche
Traction Management (PTM) active all-
wheel-drive system. Working together
with Porsche Stability Management
(PSM), PTM ensures excellent levels of
The 0 to 100 km/ h sprint is
stabilit y and safety. So you can give free
rein to your emotions. Even in the wet
and snow.
The new hood of the
Cabriolet is able to adapt to the weather
and your mood in precisely 13 seconds.
That’s all the time it needs to open or
close at road speeds of up to 50 km/h.
Magnesium support elements make the
hood lightweight, yet extremely rigid and
robust. An integral wind deflector is fitted
as standard. Electrically powered, it
extends in just two seconds.
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Carrera 4
There’s a feeling of pride that the fabric
hood creates the same elegant silhouette
as that of the
powerful proportions – the body that is
44 mm wider at the rear, the wider rear
track and 295 mm wide rear t yres – are
characteristic of all-wheel-drive design.
All this combines to create that unique
Porsche cornering feel.
We think that it’s bet ter to play out your
emotions than to conceal them. Because
only a weak character shows no feelings
at all. The new
911
Coupé models. The
911
Carrera 4 Cabriolet.
The strength of identity can be measured after all.
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In moments of happiness.
The new 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet.
Strength | The new 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet
Which vital ingredients do you need to
experience moments of true happiness?
It’s our conviction, at least, that you need
impressive road holding. Plus safety,
reliabilit y and faith in technology that won’t
let you down when you need it most.
Because only when we have peace of
mind are we truly free.
All these ingredients have been brought
together in the 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet.
The car, powered by a 3.8-litre direct
fuel injection (DFI) engine with a maximum
output of 294 kW (400 hp) at 7,400 rpm,
sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds
and boasts a top speed of 296 km/h.
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Bringing additional peace of mind are the
fuel consumption and CO2 emissions fig-
ures of the new 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet,
which are up to 14 % lower than those of
the previous model.
The car’s ‘happiness hub’, however, can
be found in the Porsche Traction Manage-
ment (PTM) active all-wheel-drive control
system which has undergone further
refinement. As a result, handling is even
more poised and balanced, particularly
when the car is being driven at its limits.
This makes controlling the car even easier
and driving much more pleasurable.
The hood of the new 911 Carrera 4S
Cabriolet lets you open up to the open
road. The fabric hood featuring magne-
sium elements is lightweight, yet robust
and extremely rigid. It opens in just
13 seconds at road speeds of up to
50 km/h. When closed, it shows off an
aerodynamically optimised silhouette
that has a drag coefficient of just 0.31.
Which is also why you can hear hardly
any wind noise.
You can certainly hear the engine though.
The sound is – and remains – unmistaka-
bly Porsche. Likewise the dimensions:
the car is 44 mm wider at the rear, has
a wide track and is equipped with wide
rear wheels on 20-inch Carrera S tyres.
All evidence of that strong identity.
It’s possible, of course, to describe
moments of happiness. But it’s far better
to experience them first hand. The new
911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet.
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You could ask whether the sports car is
still relevant. It would be a good question,
but you might as well ask the same of
dreams.
The answer to both questions lies in the
future or, to be more precise, in the future
of the sports car. In the 911, the future
is already here. The highly efficient, state-
of-the-art engines make a considerable
contribution to the comparatively low fuel
consumption, but their sound is still
unmistakably Porsche.
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The 911 engines are also unmistakably
sporty thanks to the SPORT button fitted
as standard. At the push of a button, the
engine becomes tuned for a sharper
response and engine dynamics that are
even more direct.
The 3.4-litre engine of the 911 Carrera
models demonstrates, therefore, that
performance and efficiency need not be
mutually exclusive. Rather, the downsized
engine capacity and increased maximum
torque are the intelli
power output can be increased in an
environmentally acceptable and sustain-
able way. Fuel consumption and CO2
emissions have been reduced by up to
16 % compared with the previous model.
gent basis by which
In their search for improved efficiency,
our engineers analysed an extensive series
of engine components. Answers were
found, including rapid heating of the
engine and gearbox to normal operating
temperature after an engine start by the
thermal management system, improved
air induction and extremely effective
direct fuel injection (DFI).
The same principle applies to the 3.8-litre
engine in the 911 Carrera S models.
There has been no change in displace-
ment since the previous model, but
power output has been increased while
fuel consumption has been reduced by
up to 15 %.
Weight is critical to efficiency. This is
why the engines have a light-alloy
construction, making them lightweight
and yet structurally rigid. The result
is comparatively low fuel consumption
and a long service life.
The engine is the intelligent core of our
identity. What else could the ‘Dr. Ing.’ in
our company name possibly stand for?
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911 Carrera 275 kW (350 hp) at 7,400 rpm, 390 Nm at 5,60 0 rpm
The 3.4-litre engine.
The 911 Carrera base models are
equipped with a 3.4-litre boxer engine
with direct fuel injection (DFI) and
VarioCam Plus. It develops 257 kW
(350 hp) at 7,400 rpm and the maximum
torque is 390 Nm at 5,600 rpm.
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For the 911 Carrera with 7-speed manual
gearbox, this means acceleration from
0 to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds and a top
speed of 289 km/h. The new 911 Carrera 4
accelerates to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds
and has a top speed of 285 km/h.
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The 3.8-litre engine.
The 911 Carrera S models are powered
by a 3.8-litre boxer engine with direct
fuel injection (DFI) and VarioCam Plus. It
produces 294 kW (400 hp) at 7,400 rpm
and the maximum torque of 440 Nm is
achieved at 5,600 rpm.
Engine speed (rpm)
With optional Porsche Doppelkupplung
(PDK), the 911 Carrera S accelerates
from 0 to 100 km/ h in 4.3 seconds and
achieves a top speed of 302 km/h.
The new Carrera 4S completes the 0 to
100 km/h sprint in 4.3 seconds and
boasts a top speed of 297 km/h.
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10. C ombustion cham ber with Alusil cylinder liner
surface
11. Forged aluminium piston
12. Forged connecting rod
13. Crankshaft
14. Water pump
15. Air-conditioning compressor
16. Power steering pump (in conjunction with PDCC)
17. Vi brat ion da mper
18. Alternator pulley with freewheel
19. Hydraulic belt tensione r
20. R esonance val ve
21. Resonance distributor
22. Resonance valve actua tor
23. Intake manifol d with integrate d soun d chamber
24. Electronically controlled throttle valve
25. Oi l fil ter
26. Electronic map-controlled thermostat
27. Vacuum pump
28. Coolant jacket
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Not as thirsty as you might think.
Efficiency-enhancing measures.
A widely held belief about motorsport is
that power is the only thing that matters.
From experience, we know better. Extra
horsepower alone has never been enough
to win a single race. Much more important
to us are ideas – ideas that inspire more
intelligent vehicle concepts and more
efficient drive systems. The same applies
on the road. It’s about getting the most
out of what you’ve got.
Auto start/stop function.
The auto start/stop function is standard
in the 911 Carrera models.
In cars with the manual gearbox, the
engine switches off automatically when,
for example, you stop at traffic lights,
select neutral and release the clutch
pedal. In cars with Porsche Doppelkupplung
(PDK), the engine switches off whenever
you stop and leave your foot on the
brake pedal.
All audio and communication systems
remain switched on and the climate con-
trol continues to maintain your selected
temperature. The only differences you
will notice are the silence at the rear and
the fuel saving. As soon as you operate
the clutch or release the brake, the
engine will restart swiftly and smoothly.
The auto start/stop function may remain
inactive under particular circumstances,
for example: extreme outside tempera-
tures, when the SPORT button is selected
or if bat tery charge is low. It is also pos-
sible to deactivate the function manually
using a separate button on the centre
console.
Thermal management.
The thermal management system
regulates the temperature in the engine
and gearbox through the intelligent
manipulation of heat flow.
In this way, the engine and gearbox reach
their optimum operating temperature
sooner. As a result, fuel consumption is
reduced through increased combustion
efficiency and lubrication performance.
Electrical system recuperation.
The 911 Carrera models are also equipped
as standard with fuel-saving electrical
system recuperation technology. The
vehicle battery is recharged by the alter-
nator, predominantly under braking.
Under acceleration, on the other hand,
the power draw of the alternator is limited
to increase the engine output available
for driving. The electrical systems are
supplied by the electrical energy stored
during the recharging process.
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Advanced engineering as standard.
Direct fuel injection (DFI).
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DFI delivers fuel directly into the combustion
chamber with millisecond precision. The
spray and cone angles of the multi-hole
injectors have been optimised for torque,
power output, fuel consumption, emissions
and efficient combustion.
With direct injection, the engine manage-
ment system regulates injection timing
individually for each cylinder as well as
the injection rate for each cylinder bank.
This improves the combustion process
and fuel economy.
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For faster heating of the catalytic converters
after a cold start and optimum torque in
the upper load range, up to three injection
pulses take place per combustion cycle.
DFI improves the internal cooling of
the combustion chamber by having the
mixture prepared directly in the cylinder.
This allows for a higher compression
ratio, which helps to deliver more output
at the same time as enhanced engine
efficiency. Injection is regulated by the
electronic engine management system
and emissions are monitored by the
Lambda sensors.
VarioCam Plus System.
VarioCam Plus is a two-in-one engine
concept for adjusting the intake
camshafts and switching the lift of the
intake valves.
The system first differentiates bet ween
driver inputs that typify normal,
everyday driving and those inputs
that demand maximum performance.
The electronic engine management
system then seamlessly adapts valve
operation to the prevailing conditions.
This results in instant acceleration,
extremely smooth running and an
extraordinary level of tractive power,
but with a comparatively low level of
fuel consumption.
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