Porsche 911 CARRERA 4, 911 TURBO CABRIOLET, 911 CARRERA S CABRIOLET, 911 CARRERA 4S CABRIOLET, 911 CARRERA 4S User Manual

The 911

The 911 | Contents

The 911 6

Model range 20

Engine 38

Transmission 52

Chassis 66

Safety 80

Comfort 96

Motorsport 122

Environment 130

Personalisation 136

Factory collection 162

Service 164

Summary 166

Technical data 168

Index 178

The 911

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The 911 | The 911

911 Carrera

Other manufacturers can

build a sportscar. But what

makes a sportscar a 911?

It may have the classic

exterior design to which

you are accustomed, but

we have furnished it with

advanced engineering

technology. An efficient

engine and the optional

Porsche Doppelkupplung

(PDK) transmission – for

reduced fuel consumption

and emissions, and out-

standing dynamics. And the

Porsche Communication

Management information

system – for direct, intuitive

control.

We don’t believe in fairy tales like the perfect sportscar. Otherwise, we would have given up work over 45 years ago.

The 911 range.

The 911 stirs emotions in many.

Timeless emotions that have been

experienced by generations since

1963.

Emotions that can also be veri-

fied. Indeed, with impressive

regularity, the 911 is voted‚ ‘best

sportscar’ in readers’ polls held

by leading motoring magazines.

These emotions are evoked by

two characteristics: distinctive

design and inner strength.

With the 911, these characteristics

are born out of progressive

engineering above all else. For

example, the engines with direct

fuel injection (DFI), the optional

Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK),

the Porsche Traction Management

(PTM) active all-wheel drive, or the

intuitive Porsche Communication

Management (PCM).

Not only is this inner strength built

on technological achievements, it

also comes from the harmonious

relationship between design

and practicalit y, and between

everyday road use and sports

driving. The 911 Coupé models,

the 911 Cabriolet models and the

911 Targa 4 models – the result

of our engineers’ confidence

that they can excel themselves.

Over forty-five years in the

making. The 911.

In short: a car with inner

strength.

The 911.

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Design icons. Engineering icons. Yes, it sends shivers down our spine, too.

The engineering of the 911.

The 911 | The 911

Two engines with direct fuel injec-

tion and power outputs of 345 hp

and 385 hp. The optional Porsche

Doppelkupplung (PDK). Porsche

Communication Management with

touchscreen and, on request, a

voice control system. All progres-

sive technologies. It would be so

easy just to sum up the meaning

of inner strength. We, however,

prefer to get to the root of it.

All of the 911 Carrera and

911 Targa 4 models have direct

fuel injection (DFI, p. 40). So how

does this compare with standard

fuel injection? The fuel/air mixture

is prepared entirely in the com-

bustion chamber after having

been metered and injected direct-

ly, with millisecond precision.

From a technical perspective,

this means an accurate fuel/air

mixture and therefore optimum

combustion. For the driver, it

means a distinct rise in power

and torque, and a distinct fall in

fuel consumption and emissions.

It has been possible to reduce

CO2 emissions by up to 17 % com-

pared with the previous model.

Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK,

p. 55), available as an option, is

based on a development that

helped Porsche racing cars in the

1980s to cause a sensation on

racetracks around the world.

PDK, with both a manual gearshift

and an automatic mode, has

seven gears at its disposal. It is

like having two gearboxes in one

and, as the name suggests, two

clutches. Whenever a particular

gear is engaged, the next gear

is always preselected. Gearshifts

therefore take place within

hundredths of a second, without

any interruption in the flow of

power. In comparison with con -

ventional manual transmission,

PDK achieves a considerably

faster rate of acceleration for the

same rate of fuel consumption.

When compared with the previous

automatic transmission, it pro -

vides significantly more driving

pleasure thanks to improved

responsiveness and thus greater

agility – with the same degree

of comfort at a reduced rate of

fuel consumption.

In combination with the Sport

Chrono Package Plus (p. 74), PDK

has a choice of t wo additional

functions: ‘Launch Control’ for

optimum acceleration from a

standing start, and a ‘motorsport-

derived gearshift strategy’

bringing gearshift characteristics

straight from the racetrack.

911 Carrera

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The 911 Carrera 4 models and

the 911 Targa 4 models have

Porsche Traction Management

(PTM, p. 62) where an electroni-

cally controlled multi-plate clutch

regulates the distribution of drive

force to the front axle according

to the driving conditions.

The new standard steering

wheels with sporty three-spoke

design feel comfortable and

provide excellent grip, even

through high-speed turns.

The standard Porsche Communi-

cation Management (PCM, p. 100)

with touchscreen and MP3-

compatible CD/DVD drive is also

extremely ergonomic. Featuring

an optional universal audio

interface enabling you to connect

and easily control an iPod®, for

example, it is intuitive to operate.

An enhanced voice control

system with word-by-word input

is also available as an option.

The 911 | The 911

For all its advanced technologies,

one thing cannot be denied:

The inner strength of the

911 is what makes this 911 the

best 911 of all time.

911 Carrera

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The 911 | The 911

911 Ca rrera 4 911 Ca rrera 4

Character traits cannot be changed. But they can be reinforced.

The design of the 911.

Every element fulfils a function.

From this principle, the 911 draws

its inner strength. The logical

consequence of this is the

911 Carrera’s very low drag

coefficient of 0.29.

The large air intakes on the front

end provide highly effective

cooling power and give the 911 a

sporty and dynamic appearance.

Bi-Xenon headlights are fitted

as standard on all 911 models.

The indicators and LED daytime

running lights, and position lights

are harmoniously integrated into

the separate front light units

above the outer air intakes for

an imposing look. The optional

dynamic cornering lights have a

swivelling module for the dipped

beams – visible engineering for

improved visibility.

As with the modified exterior

mirrors which provide an even

better rearward view.

The rear end follows the design

cues of the front. The imposing

LED taillights are drawn right

into the wing and taper off to the

outside. Unmistakable – especially

at night. The stainless steel tail-

pipes, designed as twin tailpipes

on the S model range, are integrat-

ed seamlessly. Another important

aesthetic contribution is the wheel

design. Models with the 3.6-litre

engine are fitted as standard with

18-inch wheels and S models with

the 3.8-litre engine have 19-inch

wheels.

Specific to the all-wheel drive

variants is the 44 mm wider

stance at the rear and the taillight

strip, which, as a striking design

feature, lends even more impact

to the rear end.

In every respect, the design is

unmistakably 911 – because

its form follows function. And all

the while it maintains its unique

appeal.

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Model range

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911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet,

911 Carrera,

911 Targ a 4S

What’s the effect of inner

strength? It makes it

possible to constantly seek

innovations without having

to change the car’s unique

character.

This inner strength has

distinguished the 911

concept since it began.

The evidence? A history

of success spanning more

than 45 years, and the

10 models in the current

range. Each one has its

own character, its own

personality.

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But they all share the

same heritage.

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The 911 | Model range

The 911 has always had character. Which one is up to you.

The 911 models.

The 911 Carrera.

The 911 Carrera S.

The 911 Carrera 4.

The 911 Carrera 4S.

The 911 Carrera Cabriolet.

The 911 Carrera S Cabriolet.

The 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet.

The 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet.

The 911 Targa 4.

The 911 Targa 4S.

Inner strength defines character

and manifests itself in various

ways.

Just like the 911 model range.

The models all exemplify our ideal

of a sportscar – the marriage of

contrasts: sportiness and comfort;

functionality and design; tradition

and innovation.

These are the foundation pillars

of the 911. Each model stands for

itself. And for a driver’s individual

requirements of a sportscar.

For one driver, it’s about purit y

of design and lightweight con-

struction – traditional sportscar

characteristics. For another, per-

formance is paramount. Others

like nothing better than open-top

driving – in classic sportscar

style with a 911 Cabriolet, or in

a supremely individual way in

a 911 Targa 4.

These are all very different

requirements, and, as we said

before, highly individual.

It is our pledge to meet them.

And has been for over 45 years.

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The 911 | Model range

911 Carrera 911 Carrera

How often in life have you wanted to change something about yourself intrinsically and yet also stay the same?

The 911 Carrera.

Efficiency, power and sportiness.

These virtues are the basis of

the traditional sportscar, and are

the essence of the 911 Carrera.

In terms of efficiency, its engine

has direct fuel injection (DFI,

p. 40).

The power is provided by a

3.6-litre 6- cylinder boxer engine,

positioned low down in the rear

of the chassis. As usual.

With this power unit, the

911 Carrera is now able to deliver

254 kW (345 hp) at 6,500 rpm

and a maximum torque of 390 Nm

at 4,400 rpm. All this with a 15 %

reduction in CO2 emissions and a

13 % reduction in fuel consumption

in conjunction with the manual

gearbox. Compelling figures.

Just like these: 0 to 100 km/h

(62 mph) in 4.9 seconds and a top

speed of 289 km/h (180 mph).

The six-speed manual sport

transmission with self-adjusting

clutch, fitted as standard,

ensures that the correct ratio is

always at hand.

Sport y and imposing describes

the two single tailpipes. Just like

the typical Porsche sound.

18-inch Carrera IV wheels are

fitted as standard. The black,

four-piston aluminium monobloc

calipers of the brake system are

extremely rigid thanks to their

closed-type design. The front and

rear brake discs have a diameter

of 330 mm for impressive braking

performance.

Other safety features include

enhanced Porsche Stability

Management (PSM, p. 70) and

Bi-Xenon headlights.

Efficiency, power, sportiness.

Three virtues that distinguish

the 911 Carrera. Intrinsically.

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The 911 | Model range

911 Ca rrera S 911 Carrera S

It’s not only heritage that defines character. Values do, too.

The 911 Carrera S.

As far as the 911 Carrera S is

concerned, the driver can take

this quite literally. This is where

performance is paramount. The

car’s performance values are a

testament to its inner strength:

a 3.8-litre engine with direct

fuel injection (DFI, p. 40). Power

output: 283 kW (385 hp) at

6,500 rpm. Maximum torque:

420 Nm at 4,400 rpm.

Values that are impressive in

themselves: 0 to 100 km/h

(62 mph) in 4.7 seconds.

Top

speed isn’t reached until

302 km/h (187 mph). Also

available as an option is the

Porsche Doppel kupplung (PDK,

p. 55), which improves accele-

ration values further still:

0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in

4.5 seconds.

And if you combine PDK with

the optional Sport Chrono

Package Plus (p. 74), the sprint

from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph)

takes just 4.3 seconds.

Additionally, the sound produced

by the two stainless steel

twin tailpipes is characteristic.

Characteristically Porsche.

The four-piston aluminium mono-

bloc calipers have a striking red

painted finish and the generously

dimensioned brake discs make for

outstanding deceleration. These

complement the 19-inch Carrera S

II wheels with their sporty design.

The Porsche Ceramic Composite

Brake (PCCB, p. 88) is also

offered as an option.

Perfect road holding is assured

by the Porsche Active Suspension

Management (PASM, p. 72) and

the 10-mm lowered suspension.

For those who appreciate more

uncompromising qualities, the

PASM sports suspension with a

20-mm reduction in ride height

and a mechanically locking rear

differential is available as an

option whichever gearbox you

choose.

However, along with all these

sporting features, this remains

a practical everyday sportscar.

As evidenced by the Porsche

Communication Management

(PCM, p. 100) and the optional

dynamic cornering lights.

To sum it up, the inner strength

of the 911 Carrera S does not

only manifest itself in pure

performance values. Not only,

indeed, but also.

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The 911 | Model range

911 Ca rrera 4 911 Ca rrera 4S

How do you combine safety and dynamics? With inner strength, for instance.

The 911 Carrera 4 models.

Outstanding driving dynamics and

traction are what the all-wheel

drive variants of the 911 have to

offer above all else. And they’re

instantly recognisable. By their

wider body – an extra 44 mm at

the rear wings.

By the wider rear track – 32 mm

more in 911 Carrera 4S models

– and the wider rear tyres. Also,

by their titanium-coloured front

air intake grilles and slats, and

seamless taillight strip. Painted

in black for contrast, the trims

on the lower rear panel and the

side skirts provide improved

protection against stone impact.

In terms of measurable values:

The per formance of the

911 Carrera 4 with the 3.6-litre

engine is 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph)

in 5.0 seconds with a top speed

of 284 km/h (177 mph).

The 911 Carrera 4S completes

the 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph)

sprint in just 4.7 seconds and

reaches a maximum speed of

297 km/h (185 mph).

On to the internal values:

Both models are equipped with

Porsche Traction Management

(PTM, p. 62) active all-wheel

drive. PTM has been optimised

for outstanding driving dynamics,

which are also underpinned

by the mechanically locking

rear differential. In addition,

the traction offered by PTM

represents a significant safety

feature – especially in wet and

snowy conditions.

The 911 Carrera 4 models

therefore deliver improvements

in both safety and dynamics.

However, this is no surprise to

their drivers, who see them

as an indication of their inner

strength.

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The 911 | Model range

911 Carrera Cabriolet 911 Ca rrera S Cabri olet

It’s what we give every 911 Cabriolet: openness to enthusiasm.

The 911 Carrera Cabriolet models.

Irresistible appeal. This has always

been a driving force in the

development of the 911. There is

nowhere better to experience it

than during an involving Sunday

drive in an open-top 911. This is

why ever y 911 Carrera model is

also offered in Cabriolet form.

Technically, these models emulate

the performance of their closed-

top counterparts. With a 3.6-litre

or 3.8-litre power unit and two

or four-wheel drive, including

Porsche Traction Management

(PTM, p. 62).

Offering uncompromising sports

performance to 911 standards,

no less.

The same applies where safety is

concerned (p. 80). All 911 models

are equipped as standard with

full-size driver’s and passenger’s

airbags and the Porsche Side

Impact Protection System (POSIP,

p. 93). On Cabriolet models, these

are complemented by an effective

roll-over protection system (p. 93).

The optional seat ventilation

provides added comfort

for open-top driving on those

particularly hot days.

Incidentally, the 911 Cabriolet

models are Cabriolets in the

traditional sense: they have a

fabric hood. This saves on weight

in just the right place – for that

low centre of gravity typical of a

sportscar, and for reduced fuel

consumption. Further refinements

to provide that irresistible appeal,

even in bad weather.

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The 911 | Model range

Hood.

Here’s one consolation for anyone

forced to close their hood on a

rainy day: you’re still driving a 911.

The hood system of the

911 Cabriolet models is both light-

weight and robust. The roof frame

also has a lightweight structure.

The glass rear window is scratch

resistant and electrically heated

– for excellent rearward visibility.

An integral rain channel along

the edge of the hood removes

standing water to prevent dripping

when the doors are opened.

Operation of the hood is fully

electric, using a button on the

centre console or via the key

remote.

The interior hoodlining is made

from a heat-insulating and sound-

proofing fabric. Noise levels

are therefore almost as low as in

the Coupé models, even at high

speeds. So, you hardly hear

anything at all – apart from the

distinctive Porsche sound, of

course.

Wind deflector.

The detachable wind deflector is

fitted as standard. It was specially

developed in the wind tunnel for

practically draught-free driving

and minimal wind noise. When

folded, it can be stowed in the

luggage compartment with room

to spare.

Win d defle ctor

The hood has a concertina folding

action, ensuring optimum protec-

tion for the interior surface of

the lining. It opens and closes in

approximately 20 seconds from

start to finish and can be operated

when the vehicle is travelling

at speeds of up to 50 km/h

(30 mph).

Hardtop.

Optional equipment includes a

tough and lightweight aluminium

hardtop, which is also easy to fit.

The inside is lined with a sound-

proofing fabric which is matched

to the interior of the vehicle.

Hard top

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The 911 | Model range

911 Targa 4 911 Targa 4S

Remember what your mother told you. You should see something of the world. And keep out of draughts.

The 911 Targa 4 models.

Coupé or Cabriolet? We answered

this question back in 1965: both.

The result: the 911 Targa. Since

then we’ve refined it continuously.

And it ’s become even more com-

fortable and even more dynamic.

For example, take the drive: the

3.6-litre engine of the 911 Targa 4

delivers 254 kW (345 hp) at

6,500 rpm and a maximum torque

of 390 Nm at 4,400 rpm. The

engine of the 911 Targa 4S,

with 3.8 litres, delivers 283 kW

(385 hp) at 6,500 rpm. The

maximum torque of 420 Nm is

available even at 4,400 rpm.

More traction and more fun – in

any weather – from the Porsche

Traction Management (PTM, p. 62)

four-wheel drive system fitted as

standard. Like the 911 Carrera 4

models, the body is 44 mm wider

at the back. For an even more

sporting appearance and better

driving dynamics. The wider rear

track and wider tyres allow even

better transverse acceleration in

corners.

The electrically operated glass

roof is fully integrated into the

body and gives a sensation of

infinite width – open or closed.

Despite the large glass areas,

body rigidity is extremely high and

loading comfort is increased

thanks to the opening glass rear

screen.

A complete decor strip of ano-

dized and polished aluminium

emphasises the elegant lines

of the roof. It describes a tight

arc from the A-pillar back to the

rear quarter windows with their

characteristic pointed st yle.

For an unmistakable silhouet te.

The rear section is accentuated

by the striking taillight strip.

So the 911 Targa 4 models

combine design and comfort with

unsurpassed performance. For

a unique driving experience – as

they have since 1965.

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The 911 | Model range

Glass roof open

Roof concept.

Even with the roof closed: the

view upwards is unlimited. Just

like the possibilities offered by the

glass roof on the 911 Targa 4

models. Because you decide how

open you want to drive. At any

speed.

Simply press the switch in the

centre console. The glass roof

lowers. Now it can be moved

back into any position you want.

The automatically extending wind

deflector reduces air turbulence

and wind noise. So you can enjoy

open-top driving even in damp or

cold weather and on long

journeys.

The glass roof is made of tinted

laminated safet y glass. Combined

with the electrically extending

extra sunblind, it offers good

protection against strong sunlight

or heat loss at low external

temperatures.

The glass rear screen can be

opened for easier loading of

l uggage into the rear. It is opened

either from the inside or by

remote control from the vehicle

key. An electric closing aid

ensures comfortable closing.

In brief: the 911 Targa 4 models

have a special place thanks to

the combination of a unique roof

concept and active all-wheel drive.

Almost no other vehicle combines

Tailgate open911 Targa 4

driving dynamics with function

and design so superbly.

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Engine

Porsche, Weissach

911 Carrera

First, the good news: the

engine is at the rear. It has

six cylinders, and, naturally,

it’s a boxer engine available

with a 3.6-litre or 3.8-litre

capacity and VarioCam Plus.

Now for the even better

news: the 911 features

direct fuel injection (DFI).

For increased output,

increased torque and

increased fuel economy.

Inner strength means that

even the best have scope

for a little improvement.

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3.8- litre boxer engine

The 911 | Engine

Why it always pays to take the direct route.

The engine of the 911.

All 911 models feature direct fuel

injection (DFI). The 3.6-litre

horizontally-opposed engine

generates 254 kW (345 hp), and

the 3.8-litre version has an output

of 283 kW (385 hp). The results

are outstanding performance and

surprisingly low fuel consumption

and emission values. All made

possible thanks to DFI, VarioCam

Plus, a lightweight construction,

low friction and a number of

detailed technical solutions.

Direct fuel injection (DFI).

With millisecond precision, DFI

injects fuel at up to 120 bar

directly into the combustion

chamber by means of electro-

magnetically actuated injection

valves.

The spray and cone angles have

been optimised for torque, power

output, fuel consumption and

emissions by enabling a homoge-

neous distribution of the air/fuel

mixt ure, and, therefore, effective

combustion. With direct injection,

the EMS SDI 3.1 engine control

regulates injection timing individu-

ally for each cylinder as well as

the injection rate for each cylinder

bank. This optimises the combus-

tion process and fuel economy. A

hot-film air mass meter takes care

of the airflow, so that the combus-

tion chambers contain exactly the

right mixture at all times.

At up to 3,200 rpm, the engine

operates with dual injection; at

up to 2,500 rpm, it even works

with triple injection. The required

volume of fuel is distributed

between two or three sequential

injections, respectively – for faster

heating of the catalytic converters

after a cold start and for greater

torque in the upper load range.

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

(12.5:1) which helps to deliver

more output along with enhanced

engine ef ficiency. It has been

possible to reduce CO2 emissions

by up to 17 % compared with the

previous model.

Injection is regulated by the

electronic engine management

system. The exhaust gas cleaning

system ensures that emissions

remain well below even the

strict limits of the Euro 5 emission

standard, thus helping to protect

the environment.

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1. High-pressure pump

2. High-pressure injector

3. Ignition rod module

4. Camshaft controller

5. Valve lift adjustment

switch valve

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clearance compensation

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Engine cross-section: 3.8- litre boxer engine

911 Carrera S/911 Targa 4S: 420 Nm at 4,400 rp m, 283 kW (385 hp) at 6,500 rpm

10. Combustion chamber 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

17. Vibration damper

18. Alternator pulley

19. Hydraulic belt tensioner

20. Resonance valve

21. Distribution pipe

22. Selective resonator

23. Intake manifold with

integrated sound chamber

24. Electronically controlled

throttle valve

25. Oil filter

26. Thermostat

27. Evacuating pump

28. Coolant jacket

29. Crankcase breather

30. Timing chain

31. Starter

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The 911 | Engine

911 Ca rrera 4S Cabriolet

VarioCam Plus System.

VarioCam Plus combines variable

valve timing with two-stage lift

on the inlet side. This results in

smoother running, better fuel

economy and lower exhaust

emissions. As well as greater top-

end power and low-end torque.

This two-in-one engine concept

seamlessly adapts in response

to driver input. The result: instant

acceleration and extremely

smooth running.

The variation in intake timing is

steplessly controlled by means

of an electro-hydraulic rotary

vane adjuster at the head of the

corresponding camshaft.

To improve throttle response

during the warm-up phase,

VarioCam Plus selects high valve

lifts with retarded valve timing.

In the middle and low load ranges,

low valve lifts with advanced

timing reduce fuel consumption

and exhaust emissions. High

valve lifts generate high torques

and maximum output.

Lightweight construction.

The advantages of an alloy engine

are its low weight and reduced

fuel consumption.

The intelligent engine design saves

even more weight, for example, by

fully integrating the camshaft

bearings into the cylinder heads.

Fuel economy has been further

improved by the effectively

designed oil supply system and

the low mechanical friction of

the engine.

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The 911 | Engine

911 Ca rrera 4

lubricating points inside the

engine as and when required.

This means that the oil pump does

not work so hard when there is

less demand for lubrication. The

main benefit of an on- demand

oil supply system is optimum

efficiency, which ensures low

fuel consumption and reduced

exhaust emissions.

Single-jet spray nozzles cool the

piston crowns with oil from the

main lubrication circuit – another

detailed solution that helps to

reduce the thermal load on the

engine.

For the engine, all of these de-

tailed solutions mean a consistent

supply of oil regardless of gravi-

tational loads, even in the most

demanding track conditions.

efficient cross-flow cooling

system, as used in motorsport,

where each engine cylinder is

uniformly supplied with coolant.

In the 3.8-litre engine, the higher

output demands a corresponding

increase in cooling. The solution

is a more powerful coolant pump

and a more efficient oil/coolant

heat exchanger expanded by two

additional fins.

Ignition.

The ignition system is designed

for static high-voltage distribution.

Individual ignition coils on each

of the spark plugs ensure perfect

ignition every time.

Integrated dry-sump

lubrication.

The purpose of integrated dry-

sump lubrication is to guarantee a

reliable oil supply while reducing

engine temperatures, even in

sportily driven cars.

The oil reservoir is located inside

the engine, making an external

tank unnecessary. Four oil pumps

remove the oil from the cylinder

heads directly into the oil sump. A

fifth pump in the oil sump directly

supplies the lubricating points in

the engine.

To prevent foaming, the oil is

channelled through cylinders

known as swirlpots. In this way,

optimum lubrication is guaranteed

at all times and the oil pressure is

always maintained at the neces-

sary level in order to ensure, for

example, that hydraulic valve

clearance compensation remains

fully functional – a condition that

is crucial to the power and emis-

sion characteristics of the engine.

To reduce power losses and in-

crease efficiency, an electronically

controlled oil pump supplies the

Engine cooling system.

DFI and VarioCam Plus enable

a tremendous amount of power

to be produced with reduced

emissions, fuel consumption and

noise. The same applies to our

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The 911 | Engine

911 Carrera S with s ports exhaust 911 Carrera S exhaust system

Air intake system.

All models have a two-stage

resonance intake system, which

uses the vibration of the air as

it passes through the intake

manifold to increase the intake

volume. The system can adjust

to engine speed.

Benefits of this include higher

torque at low engine speeds and

a flatter torque curve.

The entire intake system is made

from lightweight plastic. The

air-filter housing of the 3.8 -litre

engine has a variable geometry

that brings added character to

the engine sound which becomes

much more aggressive at higher

rpm.

Exhaust system.

The stainless steel exhaust system

comprises two independent

and separate exhaust tracts. Its

catalytic converters are highly

temperature-resistant and heat

up rapidly for effective emissions

reduction.

Thanks to advances in emissions

technology, they are able to meet

strict emission standards, such

as Euro 5 in Europe and LEV II in

the USA.

Using stereo lambda control, two

sensors continuously monitor the

exhaust gas composition for each

exhaust tract. A further sensor

monitors the efficiency of the

catalytic converters.

In addition, a sports exhaust

system is available as an option

(p. 48, 150). This can be activated

as desired using a button on the

centre console.

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Input data Regulation/control of

The 911 | Engine

Engine speed (from crankshaft)

Inlet camshaft phase angle

Engine load

Throttle-valve angle

Lambda sensor signals

Knock sensor signals

Temperatures – Coolant – Intake air – Engine oil – Air in engine compartment – Ambient air

Pressures – Engine oil – Fuel – Ambient air

Vehicle speed

Air-conditioning settings

Accelerator pedal

CAN interface with driving dynamics control, transmission control, immobiliser, instrument cluster, climate control,

Engine management system.

Sport button, Sport Plus button, sports exhaust system button, diagnostics, etc.

Stability Management (PSM),

EMS SDI 3.1

Electronic Engine Management

which comes as standard.

The EMS SDI 3.1 engine manage-

ment system ensures optimum

engine performance at all times.

Moreover, it regulates all engine-

related functions and assemblies

(see diagram). The results:

optimum fuel economy, emissions,

In particular, it controls the

position of the electronic throttle

and performance in all driving

s i t u a t i o n s .

valve (ETV) – a prerequisite for

compatibility with the Porsche

Ignition

Direct fuel injection

Idling via throttle valve and ignition

Heating of lambda sensors

Fuel pumps controlled on-demand

Fuel-tank venting

Camshaft position

Valve lift switchover (VarioCam Plus)

Engine fan

Starter

Oil pressure, fully variable oil pump

Fuel pressure

Throttle valve

Another important function of the

system is cylinder-specific knock

control. Since the six cylinders

never all work under exactly

the same conditions, they are

monitored individually by the

knock control. The ignition point

is shifted individually, as and when

necessary to prevent damage

to the cylinders and pistons at

high engine speeds and loads.

The on-board diagnostics, which

are compliant with European

standards, ensure timely detection

of any faults and defects that

may occur in the exhaust and fuel

systems and notify the driver

immediately. This also prevents

increased pollutant emissions and

unnecessary fuel consumption.

Servicing.

Every Porsche is designed with

longevity in mind and the 911

is no dif ferent. The alternator,

power-steering pump and the

air-conditioning compressor are

all driven by a single self-adjusting

belt. Hydraulic valve clearance

911 Targa 4S

compensation makes valve clear-

ance adjustment unnecessary.

The drive chains on the camshafts

do not require servicing. With

the sole exception of the spark

plugs, the ignition system is also

maintenance-free. This all adds

up to long maintenance intervals

which are guaranteed by warranty:

two years, unlimited mileage.

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Transmission

Porsche, Weissach

911 Carrera

Cause and effect. And

what happens in between?

Lots. Not that you would

notice. At least not in the

911.

For instance, when you

shift gear with Porsche

Doppelkupplung (PDK).

The gear is changed. In

milliseconds. Without any

interruption in the flow of

powe r.

The same goes for Porsche

Traction Management

(PTM). It reacts to the

driving situation at lightning

speed.

Image 000004 Transm ission

The cause: advanced

engineering. The effect:

unsurpassed.

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As if one clutch didn’t deliver enough performance already.

Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK).

The 911 | Transmission

The optional Porsche Doppel-

kupplung (PDK), with both manual

gearshift and an automatic mode,

enables smooth gear changes

with no interruption in the flow of

power. This results in significantly

faster acceleration and lower fuel

consumption, without having

to sacrifice the ease of automatic

transmission.

In total, PDK has seven gears at

its disposal. Gears 1 to 6 have

a sports ratio and top speed is

reached in 6th gear. The 7th gear

has a long ratio and reduces

fuel consumption even further.

PDK is like having two gearboxes

in one and thus requires two

clutches – designed as a double

wet clutch transmission.

This double clutch provides

an alternating, non-positive

connection between the gearbox

and the engine by means of

two separate input shafts (input

shaft 1 is nested inside the

hollowed-out input shaft 2).

The flow of power from the engine

is only ever transmitted through

one clutch at a time, while the

next gear is preselected by the

second clutch. During a gear

change, a conventional shift no

longer takes place. Instead,

one clutch simply opens and the

other closes at the same time.

Gear changes therefore take

place within a few hundredths of

a second.

Clutch 1 controls the odd gears

(1, 3, 5, 7) and reverse. Clutch 2

controls the even gears (2, 4, 6).

911 Carrera Cabriolet

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4

6

2

R1

3

7

5

The 911 | Transmission

How Porsche Doppelkupplung

(PDK) works.

The crankshaft transmits engine

torque to the dual-mass flywheel

which is then channelled through

the clutch housing and onto the

multi-plate clutches, or to be more

precise, the outer disc carrier.

Under oil pressure, clutch 1 closes

and forms a frictional connection

with input shaft 1.

4 6 2 1

The torque is now transmitted

through the differential to the

rear axle or, in the all-wheel drive

variants of the 911, the front and

rear axles.

At this stage, PDK has already

preselected the next gear. Engine

torque is already acting on the

other outer disc carrier and, in

response to a gear change signal,

the overlap shift is initiated, i.e.

as clutch 1 opens, clutch 2 closes.

The non-positive connection with

input shaft 2 is established, and

3 5

R 7

Porsche Dopp elkup plung ( PDK) PDK functio n diagram

power is transmitted to the

wheels.

The gear which is engaged is dis-

played on the instrument cluster.

PDK has distinct benefits. The

very rapid gearshif ts, with no

interruption in the flow of power,

produce faster acceleration.

Multi-plate clutch 1

Engine

Semi-gearbox 2

(2nd, 4th,

6th gear)

Driving feels even sportier and

more dynamic, and agility is

increased. Depending on the

gearshift programme, the gear

change is optimised for comfort

or for sporty handling.

The compact dimensions of the

gearbox reduce rotational masses

which means a more direct engine

response, and the system is more

lightweight.

Multi-plate clutch 2

Semi-gearbox 1

(1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th,

R gear)

This, along with the long-ratioed

7th gear, helps to achieve reduced

fuel consumption and emission

figures comparable with those of

a manual gearbox. In conjunction

with the engines featuring direct

fu el inject ion (D FI), it has be en pos -

sible to reduce fuel consumption

by up to 14 % and CO2 emissions

by up to 17 % (compared with the

previous model).

Rear wheelRear wheel

All-wheel drive models

Front axle

Differential

With the optional Sport Chrono

Package Plus, PDK is enhanced

by the ‘Launch Control’ and

‘motorsport-derived gearshift

strategy’ functions (p. 74). In

essence, PDK combines sporti-

ness with efficiency and comfort.

What could be more appropriate

to a Porsche 911?

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The 911 | Transmission

Three-spoke sports steering

wheel with gearshift switches.

In conjunction with the optional

Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK),

the standard three-spoke

sports steering wheel features

two ergonomic switches.

One press with the thumb and

PDK shifts up. One pull with

the index finger and PDK shifts

down. Either the right or left

hand can be used.

Gear selector for Porsche

Doppelkupplung (PDK).

The gear selector for PDK is

ergonomic and designed for high

functionality, enabling you to

change gear manually. The control

concept mirrors the logic of the

paddles on the three-spoke sports

steering wheel – press forwards

to shif t up, pull backwards to shift

down.

Even if the gear selector is set

to automatic mode, you can still

change gear manually using the

paddles on the steering wheel.

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The 911 | Transmission

911 Ca rrera S Cabri olet

Inner strength alone is not enough. It somehow needs to be put to use.

Six-speed manual gearbox.

Accurate and involving: the

six-speed manual gearbox is the

link to each and every gear. The

cable-operated gearshift unit is

designed for optimum progression

through the gears and the gear

lever is insulated from the engine

and gearbox.

The gear lever throw is short and

precise, enabling a rapid gearshift

action and positive response. An

optional short shifter is available

from Porsche Exclusive.

In addition, all 911 models have

a self-adjusting clutch. In compa-

rison with conventional clutches,

this reduces by up to 50 % the

added release loads that normally

occur as the clutch begins to

we ar.

Hill-start assist.

Hill-start assist comes as

standard for manual and Porsche

Doppelkupplung (PDK) transmis-

sions. It assists the driver in

making a comfortable, smooth

and roll-free start on an incline.

The system automatically detects

that the vehicle has been braked

to a halt on an incline. Provided

a gear is engaged, the brake

pressure is maintained at all

four wheels for approximately

2 seconds once the footbrake is

released. The vehicle is therefore

temporarily prevented from rolling

backwards. This brake pressure

is reduced once sufficient revs

have been generated by the

driver depressing the accelerator

pedal (or, in the case of manual

transmission, the accelerator

pedal is depressed and the clutch

is released).

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The 911 | Transmission

At one time, bends would bow before the landscape. Now they bow before engineering.

Porsche Traction Management (PTM).

In a 911, engine power is not the

only priority. There is always the

question of how this power can

be effectively and consistently

delivered to the road. One solution

to this is all-wheel drive. An even

better one is active Porsche

Traction Management (PTM),

comprising permanent all-wheel

drive with an electronically

controlled multi-plate clutch, an

automatic brake differential (ABD)

and anti -slip regulation (ASR).

Featured as standard in

911 Carrera 4 and 911 Targa 4

models with all-wheel drive,

the force between the front and

rear axle is distributed actively

by an electronically controlled

multi-plate clutch.

In comparison with a viscous

multi-plate clutch, where clutch

regulation is not initiated until

there is a difference in speed

between the front and rear axles,

the electronically controlled

multi-plate clutch responds much

more rapidly. Through continuous

monitoring of the driving con-

ditions, the electronics are able to

respond to a variety of situations.

Sensors check, among other

variables, the rotation speeds of

all four wheels, the longitudinal

and lateral acceleration of the

vehicle, and the steering angle.

By evaluating the sensor data,

the system can quickly adjust

the distribution of drive force to

the front axle in order to achieve

optimum balance. If the rear

wheels threaten to spin under

acceleration, a greater proportion

of drive force is sent forwards

by a more powerful engagement

of the multi-plate clutch. At the

same time, ASR prevents the

rear wheels from spinning. When

cornering, the front wheels only

ever receive as much drive force

as is necessary to prevent lateral

instability. On uneven surfaces,

the rear differential fitted

as standard to all-wheel drive

models, in combination with

ABD, also improves traction.

In this way, PTM, in conjunction

with Porsche Stability Manage-

ment (PSM, p. 70), ensures that

the perfect distribution of drive

is achieved every time.

PTM really comes into its own

in the wet or in ice and snow.

In these conditions, the car’s

acceleration capability is simply

breathtaking.

The result: a high level of safety

and outstanding performance.

Put to use in the most intelligent

way.

Mechanically locking

rear differential.

A mechanically locking rear

differential is standard in the

911 all-wheel drive variants

and is available as an option

for all other 911 models in

conjunction with 19-inch wheels.

It further enhances traction at the

driven rear axle on uneven roads

and when accelerating out of

tight bends. This is accomplished

by the damping of load-change

reactions during fast cornering.

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The 911 | Transmission

2

10

1

1. Radiator module, left

2. Radiator module, right

3. Gear selector

4. Coolant line

5. 7-speed Porsche

Doppelkupplung (PDK)

6. Intake manifold

7. Coolant expansion tank

8. Electronically controlled

throttle valve

9. Rear silencer, left

10. Rear silencer, right

11. Oil filler pipe

12. Air filter

13. Front silencer/

centre silencer

14. Oil filter

15. Alternator

6

4

3

5

7

9

8

11

15

12

14

13

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Chassis

Porsche, Weissach

911 Carrera

Inner strength means

nothing if it’s kept hidden.

It has to be shown if it

is to achieve its full effect.

In the case of the 911, this

means that the power of the

engine has to be unleashed

onto the road. Effectively,

directly and dynamically.

For this reason, chassis

engineering is the logical

continuation of drive

engineering.

Image 000005 Chassis

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This lightweight construction

keeps the vehicle gross weight

and the weight of the unsprung

masses low. The chassis allows

for safe manoeuvring, even at

high speeds. The pitching of

the body when pulling away and

braking is minimal, as is body

roll in corners. Rolling noises

and vibrations are also kept to a

minimum.

Steering.

The 911 | Chassis

911 Carrera S front ax le

To steer a true course, you sometimes have to be able to take the rough with the smooth.

The axles.

Standard suspension.

The front axle is equipped with

McPherson strut suspension and

the wheels are located using a

high-precision arrangement of

longitudinal and transverse links

and reinforced wheel bearings.

The benefits on the road are

precision wheel guidance, excel-

lent straight-line stability and

superior handling characteristics.

The rear axle has a race-derived

multi-link suspension, following

the LSA concept (Lightweight,

911 Ca rrera 4

Stable, Agile) for exceptional

driving dynamics. The axle

kinematics significantly reduce

the compression of the vehicle’s

suspension under acceleration.

Lightweight spring struts with

aluminium dampers on the rear

axle help to maximise handling

agility.

The power steering is sensitive

and precise, providing excellent

contact with the road and minimal

steering ef fort by sportscar

standards. It offers steering

precision comparable with a

racecar – even on those relaxing

drives.

A special feature is the variable

steering ratio. Around the straight

ahead position, such as during

motorway driving, the ratio is less

direct. The risk of losing control

911 Carrera S rear axle

of the wheel at high speed is

reduced, with no loss of agility

or feedback.

When the steering wheel is turned

harder, the ratio becomes more

direct, allowing for easier corner-

ing and parking. The car has

a turning circle of just 10.9 m.

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The 911 | Chassis

A strong character knows when to take a back seat.

Porsche Stability Management (PSM).

PSM is an automatic control

system for providing stability

at the limits of dynamic driving

performance, and is a standard

feature of every 911. Sensors

work continuously to monitor the

driving direction, speed, yaw

velocity and lateral acceleration

of the car. Using this infor-

mation, PSM computes the actual

direction of motion. If this

direction deviates from the

desired course, PSM initiates

braking interventions targeted

at individual wheels – recog-

nisable by the flashing indicator

light in the cockpit – in order to

stabilise the vehicle.

911 Ca rrera S Cabri olet

Under acceleration on wet or low-

grip road surfaces, PSM improves

traction using the ABD (automatic

brake differential) and ASR (anti-

slip regulation) functions. The

control interventions are smooth

and precise, giving an agile

response. When ‘Sport’ mode is

selected on the optional Sport

Chrono Package Plus (p. 74),

Oversteer without PSM

Vehicle yaw/

course deviation

Understeer without PSM Understeer with PSM

Vehicle yaw/

course deviation

the PSM intervention threshold is

raised to enable greater driver

involvement – particularly at

speeds of up to approximately

70 km/h (45 mph).

The integrated ABS shortens the

braking distance even further

and the braking inputs are smooth

and precise, thereby enhancing

comfort.

An enhanced PSM system is

characterised by two additional

functions: the precharging of the

brake system, and brake assist.

Oversteer with PSM

If the driver suddenly releases

the accelerator pedal, PSM

automatically readies the braking

system. With the braking system

having been precharged, the

brake pads are already in light

contact with the brake discs.

Maximum braking power is there-

fore achieved much sooner.

When sudden braking is detected

– i.e. if the pressure on the brake

pedal exceeds a predefined level

– the brake assist function uses

the PSM hydraulics to apply

maximum brake pressure to all

four wheels.

Correction to

vehicle course

deviation and

stabilisation

Correction to

vehicle course

deviation and

stabilisation

If you want a purely active driving

experience, you always have the

option to deactivate PSM. It is

automatically reactivated, for

your safety, if either of the front

wheels (in sport mode, both of

the front wheels) requires ABS

assistance. The ABD function,

however, remains active at all

times.

In conclusion, PSM offers a high

level of driving stability and

safety – and typical Porsche

agility at the same time.

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Two different modes. One driving feel: 911.

Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM).

The 911 | Chassis

The electronic adjustment of

the suspension system actively

and continuously regulates the

damping force for each wheel

according to the road conditions

and driving style. In addition,

the suspension is 10 mm lower.

PASM is fitted as standard in the

S models and is optional for

models with the 3.6-litre engine.

At the push of a button, the driver

can select between two different

modes: ‘Normal’ which is a blend

of performance and comfort,

and ‘Sport’ where the setup is

much firmer. The two setup

modes overlap slightly and so

the balance bet ween comfortable

and uncompromisingly sporty is

struck more effectively than with a

conventional chassis. Depending

on the mode selected, therefore,

PASM is sportier or more comfort-

able than the standard chassis of

models with the 3.6-litre engine.

The PASM control unit evaluates

the driving conditions and modi-

fies the damping force on each

of the wheels in accordance with

the selected mode.

Sensors monitor the movement

of the vehicle body, for example,

under heavy acceleration and

braking or on uneven roads. The

control unit tunes the dampers

to the optimum hardness for the

selected mode to reduce roll

and pitch, and increase contact

between each individual wheel

and the road.

In ‘Sport’ mode, the suspension is

set to a harder damper rating. On

uneven roads, PASM immediately

switches to a softer rating within

the ‘Sport’ setup range, thereby

improving contact between the

wheels and the road. When the

road surface improves, PASM

automatically reverts to the

original, harder rating.

If ‘Normal’ mode is selected and

the driver’s style becomes more

assertive, PASM automatically

switches to a harder rating

within the ‘Normal’ setup range.

Damping becomes harder, and

driving stability and road safety

are increased.

PASM sports chassis with

mechanically locking rear

differential.

The PASM sports chassis is

available as an option for Coupé

models and only in conjunction

with 19-inch wheels.

The body is 20 mm lower than

the standard suspension of the

Rebound in ‘ Norm al’ mode – work ing piston and bypass, sporty-comfortable tuning

Comp ression in ‘Nor mal’ m ode – work ing piston and bypass, sporty-comfortable tuning

3.6-litre engine models, and

10 mm lower than the PASM

suspension of the S models. The

springs are harder and shorter,

and the lateral stabilisers on the

front and rear axle are stiffer. In

combination with PASM, it offers

greater comfort than that of a

conventional sports suspension.

Rebound in ‘ Sport ’ mode – work ing piston only, sport y-hard tuning

Comp ression in ’Sport ’ mode – work ing piston only, sport y-hard tuning

The mechanically locking rear

differential further enhances the

traction of the driven rear wheels

on uneven roads and, for example,

when accelerating out of tight

bends. Road holding at the limits

of performance is even more

predictable. The car holds its

course bet ter and so PSM inter-

venes less often.

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The 911 | Chassis

Euphoria. At the push of a button.

Sport Chrono Package Plus.

All 911 models can also be fitted

with the optional Sport Chrono

Package Plus. It offers even

sportier tuning of the engine

and chassis, and delivers even

greater driving pleasure as a

result.

Included in the package are a

digital and analogue timer, a

‘Sport’ select button, a perform-

ance display and a personal

memor y function in Porsche

Communication Management

(PCM). Also – when fitted

in combination with Porsche

911 Ca rrera 4

Doppelkupplung (PDK) – the

‘Sport Plus’ button.

When the ‘Sport ’ button on the

centre console is selected, the

EMS SDI 3.1 engine management

system enhances the engine

response. A modified throt tle

map relates the pedal angle in the

footwell to a much wider angle

of opening on the throttle valve.

Throttle response is significantly

more immediate, and in the

higher gears, a hard rev-limiter

helps protect the engine under

acceleration.

The optional Porsche Active

Suspension Management (PASM)

also switches to ‘Sport’ mode for

harder damping and more direct

steering, and, therefore, better

road holding.

A hard rev-limiter is also applied

in the automatic mode of the

optional PDK, while gearshift

points are delayed until the upper

(%)

Torque

Sport Chrono stop t imer Comp ariso n of th e ETV c haracte ristic cu rve in

rev range. The shif t times are

shorter, the gear changes sportier.

At low rates of deceleration –

even with high engine speeds –

the system initiates a swifter

brake-induced downshift. In

(as percentage of maximum)

Throttle response in ‘Sport’ mode

Throttle response in ‘Normal’ mode

Both sets of characteristics are dependent on engine speed.

Pedal travel (%)

‘Nor mal’ mo de and ‘Sport’ mode

For maximum dexterity, PSM can

be set to standby while the car is

still in ‘Sport’ mode. For safet y, it

is set to intervene automatically

only when ABS assistance is

required on both the front wheels.

manual mode, gear changes

are faster and more dynamic.

In combination with PDK, the

Sport Chrono Package Plus has

In ‘Sport’ mode, the trigger

threshold for PSM is raised

for increased longitudinal and

lateral dynamics. Agility is

two additional functions that are

activated by pressing the Sport

Plus button, to take driving to an

even sportier level.

enhanced under braking for

corners with PSM enabling

greater manoeuvrability under

braking and exit acceleration,

especially at low speeds.

‘Launch Control’ is used, for

example, on the track to achieve

the best standing start possible

– a racing start.

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The 911 | Chassis

Launch Control is operated via the

‘Sport Plus’ button with the ‘D’ or

‘M’ drive position selected. Whilst

the driver depresses the brake

pedal with the left foot, the right

foot depresses the accelerator

pedal to the floor. With the accel-

erator in the kickdown position,

the system detects the driver’s

request for Launch Mode and revs

the engine to an optimum speed

of approximately 6,500 rpm.

Engine torque increases and

the clutch closes slightly. The

message ‘Launch Control active’

appears on the instrument cluster

display. The driver now quickly

releases the brake – and prepares

for maximum acceleration.

The second function is the ‘motor-

sport-derived gearshift strategy’.

Using this, Porsche Doppel-

kupplung (PDK) is geared up for

the shortest possible shif t times

and optimum shift points for

maximum acceleration – ideal

for the racetrack.

A key component of Sport

Chrono Package Plus is the

timer mounted on the dashboard.

Porsche Communication

Management (PCM, p. 100) has a

special performance display to

view, store and evaluate lap times

or other driving times. It shows

the total driving time, lap distance,

lap number and the lap times

recorded so far. You can view

the current fastest lap and the

remaining range until empty.

Travelled distances can be record-

ed and benchmark times defined.

911 Targa 4

The personal memory function of

the Sport Chrono Package Plus

can also be used to store person-

alised settings for a range of

systems, including the orientation

lighting or air conditioning.

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The 911 | Chassis

911 Carrera 4 with 18 -inch Carrera IV wheels 911 Carrera S with 19-inch Carrera S II wheels

Another sign of inner strength:

having one’s feet firmly on the ground.

Wheels.

The 911 Carrera models and the

911 Targa 4 are fitted with 18-inch

Carrera IV wheels as standard.

These wheels feature a classic

sport y design.

The S models are equipped with

19-inch Carrera S II wheels

as standard. The visual ef fect?

Sporty and dynamic.

Both sets of wheels are designed

to display the four-piston alu-

minium monobloc calipers and

promote efficient ventilation of

the brake system.

18-in ch Carrera I V wheel

19-in ch Carrera S II wheel

Tyre Pressure Monitoring

(TPM) system.

The optional Tyre Pressure

Monitoring (TPM) system sends

warnings to the on-board com-

puter’s display screen in the

event of low t yre pressure as well

as in the event of a creeping

or a sudden loss of pressure.

The driver can check the pressure

in all four tyres from the instru-

ment cluster. Each time the

tyres are re-inflated, or whenever

a wheel has been changed,

the updated tyre pressures are

displayed with minimum delay –

for increased comfort and safet y.

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Safety

Porsche, Weissach

911 Carrera

Inner strength has to

be built up. Over years,

or sometimes decades.

So that it’s there at that

crucial second.

It is in anticipation of this

crucial second that Porsche

implements sophisticated

technologies designed

specifically to protect the

most important thing

about a 911: its occupants.

Actively and passively.

Image 000006 Safety

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The 911 | Safety

911 Ca rrera S 911 Ca rrera 4S

Safety to us is not merely an obligation.

It’s part of our history.

Safety has always been given top

priority at Porsche, since the very

beginning. As far back as 1966,

the 911 S was equipped with inter-

nally vented disc brakes. In 1972,

the 911 RS 2.7 was the first

production car in the world to

have both front and rear spoilers

for increased downward force.

In 1973, the 911 RS 3.0 was

fitted with cross-drilled four-piston

aluminium brake calipers. We

were also the first manufacturer

to equip our sportscars with

full-size airbags for the driver

and passenger as standard.

No wonder, then, that the 911 is

among the safest sportscars in

the world.

Its effective aerodynamics in-

crease downward force to provide

excellent traction and ensure

that the car remains stable on the

road.

The chassis offers a uniquely

balanced ride with generous

safety reserves. Porsche

Management (PSM, p. 70)

stabilises the chassis at the limits

of dynamic driving performance.

The powerful torque of the engine

permits easier overtaking and

evasive manoeuvres.

The braking power of the

911 model range is simply

standing. The high-performance

Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake

(PCCB, p. 88) is offered as an

option for the entire model range.

Stability

out-

All of the 911 models are

equipped as standard with full-size

driver’s and passenger’s airbags

and Porsche Side Impact

Protection System (POSIP, p. 93).

Headlights with Bi-Xenon tech-

nolog y are fitted as standard.

Dynamic cornering lights are

available on request. The taillight

units are fitted with LED lights as

standard (p. 85).

The Tyre Pressure Monitoring

(TPM) System is fast and reliable.

Safety. An area to which we

devote even more attention than

we do to per formance values.

By tradition.

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The 911 | Safety

Active safety: headlights.

Lots of light. No shade.

All 911 models come equipped as

standard with Bi-Xenon headlights

with dynamic range control. The

resulting brightness is around

twice that of conventional halogen

lamps. With dipped or main beam,

the lights are stronger and more

uniform, helping to minimise

driver fatigue. A headlight

cleaning system (SRA) is built-in.

Dyna mic cornering li ghts

Also available as an option are the

dynamic cornering lights, offering

particularly effective illumination

of the road.

Sensors continuously monitor

the speed, lateral acceleration

and steering lock and, from these

variables, calculate the course

of the bend. This determines the

angle of the dynamic cornering

lights, with dipped beams able to

swivel towards the inside of the

bend up to a limit of 15 degrees.

The road ahead is therefore illu-

minated much more ef fectively.

Lighting concept.

The front light units incorporate

the direction indicators, the

LED daytime running lights and

position lights, which provide

outstanding visibility and create

an imposing look.

LEDs are also used for the

direction indicators, the taillights

and brake lights, the additional

brake light in the rear spoiler, and

the rear fog light. These provide

better illumination and respond

more quickly to driver input, so

that following traffic is alerted

earlier. They are energy efficient,

eco-friendly and have a longer

service life than conventional

bulbs – as well as an unmistakable

design, day or night.

To guide you in and out of the car,

reflector lamps and entry lamps

are located on the inside of the

doors.

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The 911 | Safety

911 Ca rrera 4 Stan dard brake system 911 Carrera/911 Targa 4 Stan dard brake system 911 Carrera S/911 Targa 4S

Active safety: standard braking system.

Positive feature: negative acceleration.

Porsche brakes are renowned for

their stopping power, setting the

standards for deceleration and

stability. They are designed to

cope with extreme forces such

as those experienced during

hard braking. Perfect for the 911.

The brake calipers have a mono-

bloc aluminium construction.

This makes them tough but light

and enables a rapid response

and release of the brake. The

pedal travel is short and easy to

modulate.

In models with the 3.6-litre engine,

black anodised four-piston alu-

minium monobloc fixed calipers

are used on the front and rear

axles. The closed-type design of

these brake calipers makes them

particularly stiff. The front and

rear brake discs have a diameter

of 330 mm for outstanding

braking performance.

The S models have four-piston

aluminium monobloc calipers that

are larger, reinforced and have a

striking red painted finish. The

front axle has larger brake pads

and thicker brake discs.

All models have cross-drilled

brake discs ensuring optimum

braking in the wet. The discs

are internally vented for rapid heat

dispersal.

Other features include a powerful

10-inch brake booster for reducing

pedal effort in the rear-drive

models and integral air spoilers

for enhanced air flow in the brake

cooling ducts.

For even bet ter braking perform-

ance with braking force support,

a 9-inch tandem brake force

amplifier is used on the all-wheel

drive models.

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911 Ca rrera 4 Cabri olet

The 911 | Safety

Please note that circuit racing,

trackday use and other forms

of performance driving can

significantly reduce the service

life of even the most durable

brake pads and discs. As with

conventional high-performance

braking systems, we recommend

that all brake components be

professionally inspected and

replaced where necessary after

every track event.

Day-to-day practicality. Straight from the racetrack.

Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB).

On request, we can provide you

with a brake system that has

already had to cope with the

harshest requirements of motor

racing – a brake system fitted in

the cars competing in the Porsche

Mobil 1 Supercup: the Porsche

Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB).

The PCCB ceramic brake discs

for the 911 have a diameter

of 350 mm front and rear – for

formidable braking performance.

The brake discs are formed from

a specially treated carbon-fibre

compound that is silicated in a

high-vacuum process at approxi-

mately 1,700 °C. Not only are

the resulting braking discs much

harder than standard discs, they

are more resistant to heat.

PCCB is characterised by its low

thermal expansion, which prevents

deformation under heavy braking.

Furthermore, the ceramic brake

discs are totally resistant to

corrosion and offer more favour-

able noise-damping properties.

The use of six-piston aluminium

monobloc brake calipers on the

front axle and four-piston units at

the rear ensures extremely high

brake forces which, crucially, are

exceptionally consistent. The

pedal response is fast and precise

with only moderate input required.

All the necessary ingredients are

there for a short braking distance,

even in the toughest conditions.

Moreover, safety under braking at

high speeds is increased thanks

to the excellent fade resistance of

PCCB.

The key advantage of PCCB is the

extremely low weight of the brake

disc, which is approximately 50 %

lighter than standard discs of

similar design and size. As well as

enhancing performance and fuel

economy, this represents a major

reduction in unsprung and rotating

masses. The consequence of

this is better road holding and

increased comfort, particularly on

uneven roads, as well as greater

agility and improved handling.

Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB)

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Passive safety: engineered design.

A crucial quality of any boxer: the ability to take a punch.

The 911 | Safety

The 911 complies with all statu -

tory requirements worldwide in

respect of occupant safety, well

in excess of the legal limits in

terms of front, offset, side and

rear impact protection.

The reinforced bodyshell structure

contains a highly resilient pas-

senger cell which offers high

levels of protection in the event

of an impact. A patented system

of longitudinal and transverse

members (1) is used at the front.

In the event of an accident, three

separate load paths absorb

energy, disperse the force of

impact and minimise deformation

of the passenger cell.

In addition, the front benefits from

an extremely rigid bulkhead cross

member (2) made of ultra high-

strength steel. This is designed

to absorb impact forces from the

longitudinal members to reduce

deformation of the footwell and

provide improved protection

for the feet and legs. In a minor

collision, a system of easily

replaceable impact absorbers

(3) prevents costly damage to the

underlying bodyshell.

Also contributing to the overall

rigidity of the car are the

reinforced doors (4). The forces

exerted in a frontal collision are

additionally transmitted along

a higher load path (5). For the

protection of its occupants,

it has therefore been possible

to improve the deformation

characteristics of the passenger

cell even further.

1

3

1

3

Since 1985, all Porsche doors

have had a ‘crash barrier’ made

of ultra high-strength steel built

into them – otherwise known as

side impact protection. The

911 models also have additional

1

4

2

reinforcement with super high-

tensile boron steel integrated into

the doors.

Porsche was the first manu-

facturer in the world to use a

5

Super high-strength steel

High-strength steel

Sheet steel

Tailored blanks

hot-dip galvanised steel shell.

Today, too, high-quality surface

protection ensures a consistently

high level of crash protection,

even after many years on the

road.

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The 911 | Safety

Passive safety: airbags.

What all sports enthusiasts take for granted: reliable protection of sensitive areas.

911 Ca rrera 4S

This allows a crash to be detected

and evaluated far sooner and with

considerably greater accuracy.

All 911 models are equipped with

Porsche Side Impact Protection

(POSIP) as standard. It comprises

two airbags on each side instead

of the usual one. An integral

thorax airbag is located in the

seat backrests, while the door

panels each contain a head

airbag. With each having a volume

of approximately 8 litres, the

thorax and head airbags offer

excellent protection in the event

of a side impact. Naturally, their

design protects the occupants of

the 911 Carrera Cabriolet models

and the 911 Targa 4 models, even

with the roof open.

The head restraints are integrated

into the backrests. Also standard

are the safety steering column,

three-point seat belts, belt height

adjustment (not on 911 Carrera

Cabriolet models), front seat-belt

pretensioners and force limiters,

energy-absorbing elements in the

dashboard and flame-retardant

materials throughout the interior.

We have been innovators not only

in production installation, but also

in airbag technology. Porsche set

the benchmark by introducing a

non-azide gas generant based on

an organic propellant. This makes

the driver airbag lighter and more

compact, and also makes it easier

to recycle. The 911 models benefit

from the latest airbag technology

in the form of full-size airbags for

driver and passenger which are

inflated in two stages depending

on the severity and type of

accident (e.g. frontal or of fset

frontal). In less serious accidents,

the airbag is only partially inflated,

thereby minimising discomfort to

the occupants.

In addition to the central airbag

control unit on the transmission

tunnel, a pair of impact sensors

are located near the headlights.

Porsche Side Im pact Pro tectio n (POSIP)

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The 911 | Safety

911 Ca rrera S Cabri olet 911 Targa 4S

Passive safety in the 911 Carrera Cabriolet and 911 Targa 4 models.

No need to lose your cool here, either.

Despite their modest weight,

the torsional rigidity and flexural

strength of the 911 Carrera

Cabriolets are exemplary. Body

flexing is minimal, even on uneven

roads. Additional brace members

at each of the rear wheel arches

provide additional reinforcement

of the bodyshell.

Increased protection if the car

overturns is provided by an

automatically deploying roll-over

protection system (Fig. p. 93).

Two spring-loaded roll-over bars

are located behind the rear seats.

The roll-over sensor continuously

monitors changes in body tilt,

longitudinal and lateral accelera-

tion and contact with the road

surface. In an emergency, it

deploys the roll-over bars within a

fraction of a second.

The 911 Targa 4 models offer

excellent body rigidity – despite

the large glass area. The roof

bars, with optimised structure and

strength, limit torsion to a mini-

mum on uneven road surfaces.

Additional stability is provided

by a cross-member integrated

between the glass roof and the

rear screen. The glass roof is

made of laminated safety glass,

the opening rear window of single

pane safety glass.

Naturally, all 911 Carrera Cabriolet

models and 911 Targa 4 models

are fitted with Porsche Side

Impact Protection (POSIP) as

standard.

For open-top sports driving, even

in changeable weather conditions,

nothing stands in the way of

relaxed driving pleasure. Another

distinct advantage of passive

safety.

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Comfort

Porsche, Weissach

911 Carrera

Inner strength works below

the surface.

In the 911, in the form

of efficient engines and

Porsche Doppelkupplung

(PDK).

And, of course, in the form

of Porsche Communication

Management.

To find out exactly what else

inner strength means, you’d

be better off discovering it

for yourself.

Image 000007 Comfort

By getting in.

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The 911 is powerful, fast and efficient.

These aren’t the only reasons why you can sit back and relax.

The 911 | Comfort

Comfort is something that can’t

be measured. Rather, it’s a subjec-

tive matter. Nevertheless, it pays

to develop a universal benchmark

in terms of material selection,

operating logic and ergonomics.

This is no simple task when faced

with an uncompromising sportscar

– but it is possible. And this is

where ergonomics are a funda-

mental prerequisite.

The result is an ingenious interior

that puts the driver first, with

the perfect blend of day-to-day

practicality and a high degree

of comfort.

The front centre console is

finished predominantly in tradition-

al black. It contains Porsche

Communication Management

(PCM, p. 100) fitted as standard,

the climate control panel, the

switch panel and a storage

compartment.

For clarity, the number of but tons

has been deliberately kept to

a minimum and the one-touch

switches with clearly defined

pressure points are particularly

easy and convenient to use. An

even more convenient feature,

made possible by the optional

voice control system, is the ability

to control PCM without having to

take your hands off the wheel.

If you opt for Porsche

kupplung (PDK), the ergonomically

designed three-spoke sports

steering wheel (p. 58) is equipped

with additional switches. A gear

selector specifically for PDK is

also included.

Doppel-

For maximum driving comfort,

even when the weather is very

hot, you can select the optional

seat ventilation (p. 117).

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The 911 | Comfort

Nowadays, there’s management for everything. Some even works.

Porsche Communication Management (PCM).

The 911 comes equipped with

PCM as standard. As the central

control unit for audio, navigation

and communications, it is power-

ful and multifunctional, and yet

easy to operate.

The main feature is the 6.5-inch

touchscreen for intuitive control.

Naturally, you can also choose to

operate PCM using the button

controls. With a maximum of five

list items per page, the screen

display is very clearly presented.

Porsche Communication Management (PCM)

A useful help function is displayed

at the foot of the screen.

Radio functions include up to

42 memory presets and an

FM two -tuner frequency diversity

with RDS, which continuously

scans for the best signal for the

selected station by simultaneously

switching to any number of the

four radio aerials.

The integrated single CD/DVD

drive is – in combination with the

optional BOSE® Surround Sound

System – able to play back music

from audio and video DVDs in the

5.1 digital format. A six-disc CD/

DVD autochanger integrated in

PCM is available as an option.

A TV tuner, available as an option,

receives both analogue and digital

free-to -air television.

Navigation module.

The optional GPS navigation

system has a hard drive con-

taining map data for most

European countries, allowing for

fast route calculations with a

choice of three alternative routes.

A touchscreen enables rapid

destination input and instant

viewing of traf fic information

and points of interest (POIs) by

simply allowing you to touch

the symbols on the map. Route

diversions can therefore be

incorporated quickly and easily

into the current route guidance.

When viewing a map, it is

possible to select between a

3D perspective and a 2D display.

At motor way exits, graphical

turn indications are displayed for

better orientation. In splitscreen

mode, you can choose to display

not only the current map overview,

but also a list of icons that re-

present dynamic route guidance.

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The 911 | Comfort

Electronic logbook.

The optional electronic logbook

enables automatic recording

of mileage, route distance, time

and date, starting point and

destination as part of every jour-

ney. Once you have downloaded

the logbooks from PCM via

Bluetooth® or the optional USB

interface, you can evaluate the

data on your home PC using the

soft ware supplied. The software

complies with all statutory require-

ments for automatic logbooks as

specified by the German revenue

authorities.

TV tuner.

The TV tuner, available on request,

is capable of receiving analogue

and digital free-to-air television

broadcasts (DVB-T) to provide

entertainment between journeys.

For your safety, the TV picture

is switched off while the car is in

motion.

Voice control system.

Almost all of the functions of

PCM can be controlled using the

optional voice control system. The

menu item is read aloud exactly

Elect ronic logb ook

as it is displayed on the screen

and the voice control system

recognises commands or

sequences of numbers, whoever

the speaker. It then gives an

audible acknowledgement and

carries out the functions you

request. Without needing to

‘train’ the system, it is possible

to view phone book entries,

tune into radio stations and enter

navigation destinations directly

by speaking whole words, rather

than by dictating just one letter

at a time.

Telephone module.

Available as an option, the GSM

telephone module of fers conven-

ience and excellent reception.

By inserting a SIM card directly

into the PCM’s integral SIM card

reader, calls can be made using

either the hands-free facility or

the optionally available cordless

handset. For even more conven-

ience, the Bluetooth® capability

of a mobile phone can be used

to make calls through the

SIM Access Profile (SAP)*. Once

automatic pairing is complete, the

mobile phone’s aerial is switched

off to conserve bat tery charge

and the phone operates via the

car aerial. Depending on the type

of mobile phone, this gives access

not only to the numbers on the

SIM card, but also to the phone’s

internal memory. Also, depending

on the phone, it can be controlled

using PCM, the multifunction

steering wheel or the voice control

system, without it ever leaving

your pocket.

Mobile phone preparation.

To enable Bluetooth® connection

for those mobile phones that only

support the Handsfree Profile

(HFP),* an optional mobile phone

preparation (with and without

bracket) is available. With HFP,

PCM acts merely as a hands-free

system. Here, too, the mobile

phone can remain tucked away.

PCM can be used to control

only the basic functions of the

phone. The GSM connection is

established through the aerial

of the mobile phone.**

Universal audio interface.

With this optional feature, the

storage compartment in the centre

console will contain three connec-

tions: one for your iPod®, one

for a USB stick/MP3 player and

one as an AUX interface for any

compatible audio source of your

choice. The iPod® or USB stick

can be controlled conveniently

and safely using PCM, the multi-

function steering wheel or the

voice control system. Through

the USB socket, it is also possible

to download data from the

Performance display of the Sport

Chrono Package Plus, as well as

data from the electronic logbook.

TV tu ner

Sound Package Plus.

This high-quality sound system

is fitted as standard on all 911

models. A separate amplifier with

a total output of 235 watts and

nine loudspeakers create the

perfect interior sound experience.

/

** Fo r further information, see page 159.

*

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The 911 | Comfort

BOSE® Surround Sound System.

The optional BOSE® Surround

Sound System was specially

developed for the 911 and is

therefore perfectly tuned to the

car’s specific interior acoustics.

A total of 13 loudspeakers (12 in

the Cabriolet and 911 Targa 4

models), including an active sub-

woofer and central speaker, and

a seven-channel digital amplifier

with a rated output of 385 watts,

combine to produce a truly

memorable sound experience.

During audio playback from audio

or video DVDs, the system is able

to make full use of the impressive

sound spectrum of 5.1 digital

recordings. With music in the 5.1

format, the sound has already

been recorded in a multi-channel

format and is faithfully reproduced

exactly as the original.

Five dedicated audio channels

(front left, front right, centre,

surround left, surround right)

deliver a sound that is as authen-

tic as it is natural. The digital

5.1 surround sound is balanced,

lifelike and crystal clear. A 360-

degree sound experience that

is as close to a live performance

as you could imagine.

Of course, you can still play

traditional music sources such as

CDs, either in stereo or in one of

the surround modes generated by

the patented BOSE® Centerpoint®

system. The algorithm of

Centerpoint® II extracts a precise

and realistic sound from the

stereo signal.

The SurroundStage® signal

processing circuitry developed by

BOSE® assigns each individual

audio channel, whether sourced

from a DVD or generated by

Centerpoint®, to a selected combi-

nation of loudspeakers and is

therefore able to deliver an opti-

mally balanced surround sound

experience to all seat positions.

To complement these features,

the BOSE® Surround Sound

System offers a comprehensive

selection of equaliser presets for

customised sound. The dynamic

loudness function increases bass

levels as you decrease the

volume, thereby compensating for

the decreasing sensitivity of the

human ear at these frequencies.

Moreover, the AudioPilot® Noise

Compensation Technology uses a

microphone to continuously meas-

ure the ambient noise inside the

vehicle and adapts music playback

automatically so that a consistent

sound is maintained in all driving

conditions.

In short, welcome to your very

own concert hall – one of the

fastest around.

7.0 cm centre speaker

2.5 cm neod ymiu m twee ter

*Neodymium subwoofer with BOSE

Subwoofer 10.2 cm x 15.3 cm in

a 6-l itre bass ref lex housin g

Microphone for AudioPilot

®

patented technology for an extremely slim design and superior bass performance.

8.0 cm neod ymiu m midrange speaker and

®

8.0 cm neod ymiu m midrange speaker

20.0 cm Nd® bass spea ker*

Seven -cha nnel digital ampli fier

2.5 cm neod ymiu m twee ter

911 Carrera/911 Targa 4 instrumen t cluster

How does the exchange of information with your 911 work? Sportingly fast, of course.

Instruments.

Each circular dial in the instrument

cluster – aluminium-coloured in

the S models – provides important

information at a glance. The

digital display in the centre-left

dial contains the main and trip

odometers. In the central dial,

the customisable display of the

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The 911 | ComfortThe 911 | Comfort

911 Carrera/ 911 Targa 4 dash board with va riou s opti ons, includi ng nat ural lea ther i nterior, cruise co ntrol,

navigation m odule an d Tyre Pressure Moni toring (TPM)

911 Carrera S /911 Targa 4S das hboard with vario us opt ions, includ ing bi -colour lea ther interio r, PDK, Sport Chrono Package Plu s,

cruis e control, nav igation modu le, cordless hand set for telephone m odule and Tyre Pressure Moni toring (TPM)

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The 911 | Comfort

standard on-board computer is

integrated into the rev counter.

Road speed is displayed

permanently, while average fuel

consumption, average road

speed, fuel range, and the

data of the optional TPM can

be shown as desired.

The centre-right dial displays

the outside temperature and

shift pattern of the optional

Porsche Doppelkupplung

(PDK), as well as the selected

ge ar.

911 Carrera S/911 Targa 4S instru ment cl uster

Text and symbols are displayed

clearly by the high -resolution

dot matrix. Design and legibilty

are also enhanced by the white

backlight illumination.

Three -spoke sports steering wheel Three -spoke sports steering wheel for PDK

Whatever you intend to do with your 911: you’ve got it in hand.

Steering wheels.

As standard, all steering wheels

have an integral full-size airbag, a

high-grip rim in smooth-finish

leather and an ergonomic design.

The three-spoke sports steering

wheel adjusts up to 40 mm for

both height and reach.

Three -spoke m ulti function steer ing whe el in macassar Thre e-sp oke multif unct ion s teering wheel for PDK

An optional three-spoke multifunc-

Heated steering wheel.

in Alu minium Look

tion steering wheel offers direct

access to the main audio, tele-

phone and navigation functions.

It is available in smooth -finish

leather, Aluminium Look, carbon

or macassar on request.

Available as an option for all

steering wheels is a heating

function (only in conjunction with

seat heating) for increased

comfort on those cold days.

It has a diameter of just 370 mm.

Thanks to its grip mouldings, it’s

in safe hands – even on the sporti-

est of drives.

In conjunction with Porsche

Doppelkupplung (PDK), the

steering wheels are equipped

The heating is operated by a

button on the rear of the

lower steering wheel spoke.

with two ergonomic switches,

which make it possible to change

gear directly from the steering

wheel (p. 58).

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Stan dard seat s Sports s eatComfo rt seat wi th dri ver mem ory

The 911 | Comfort

Just how intimate your relationship is with your 911 becomes clear the moment you first get in.

Seating.

Standard seats.

The part- leather standard seats

offer a high degree of comfort

with good lateral support and

optimised under-seat suspension.

Through bends, your seat gives

you a feeling of security without

restriction.

The seats are equipped as stand-

ard with manual height and fore/

aft adjustment and an electric

backrest adjustment, enabling

virtually ever y driver to find the

ideal seat position, regardless

of physical build.

Comfort seats with

driver memory.

Comfort seats with electric fore/

aft, height, backrest and lumbar

support adjustment are available

as an option. The tilt angle of the

seat squab is also electrically

adjustable. The memory function

supports both exterior mirrors

and all seat positions on the

driver’s side.

Using the control switches in the

door panel, it is possible to

restore one of two personalised

settings. Additionally, you can

store a further seat position in

each of the ignition keys.

As soon as you unlock the door

using the key remote, the seat

and exterior mirrors resume their

stored position.

Sports seats.

The sports seats have firmer

upholstery than the standard

design. Higher side bolsters on the

seat squab and backrest provide

additional lateral support. The

seat height and fore/aft position is

adjusted manually, the backrest

electrically.

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Adaptive sports seats with

driver memory.

The optional adaptive sports

seats offer high comfort with

excellent sports performance.

Along with all the adjustment

features of the comfort seats, the

side bolsters on the seat surface

and backrest are individually elec-

trically adjustable, for increased

comfort on long journeys and

tailor-made lateral support through

bends or on the racetrack. The

memor y function supports both

exterior mirrors and all seat

positions on the driver’s side,

apart from the side bolsters.

Sports bucket seats.*

For the ultimate sports experi-

ence, you could opt for sports

bucket seats with a folding back-

rest, integral thorax airbag and

manual fore/aft adjustment. The

backrest shell is made from glass/

Sports b ucket seat Seat ve ntilat ionAdapt ive spo rts seat w ith driver memory

carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic and

has a stylish carbon-weave finish.

The backrest pivots are positioned

high in the side bolsters to provide

lateral support to the pelvic region

characteristic of a race seat.

In contrast to conventional bucket

seats, the folding backrest

enables easy access to the rear

luggage area. The seat upholstery

is offered in all available leather

types and colours.

Seat ventilation.

For standard seats and comfort

seats, optional seat ventilation

is available (only in conjunction

with heated seats). The active

ventilation from the perforated

centre seat section and backrest,

and passive ventilation at the

side bolsters, generate an air flow

which evaporates perspiration

moisture and therefore makes

for a comfortable seating

e n v i r o n

ment, even in hot weather.

Ventilation intensity can be

set to any of three levels and

simultaneous ventilation and

heating is possible.

Seat heating.

As an option, all compatible seats

– apart from sports bucket seats

– can be equipped with two-level

seat heating. Seats are heated in

the seat squab, backrest and side

bolsters.

Rear seats.

The rear seats of the 911 models

are surprisingly comfortable for

a sportscar. Fold the backrests

down, and there is plenty of lug-

gage space available: 205 litres in

the 911 Coupé models, 155 litres

in the 911 Cabriolet models

and 230 litres in the 911 Targa 4

models.

The 911 | Comfort

Child seats.*

Child seats with ISOFIX mountings

can be fitted to the front passen-

ger seat. Through Porsche

Tequipment you can order fittings,

a deactivation function for the

front passenger airbag and a full

range of child seats.

* No child seats can be used in conjunction with the sports bucket seat.

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The 911 | Comfort

Roof transport system with ro of box

Inner strength is also evident throughout the interior.

Spatial design.

Storage.

Like everything else in the 911,

the storage solutions have been

ingeniously and ergonomically

designed from the driver’s

perspective.

Compartments in the centre

console and door panels provide

storage space for personal

belongings. Twin cup holders

are neatly concealed behind the

dashboard trim and below these

is a lockable glove compartment

with handy CD storage.

Two 12-volt sockets (including

the cigarette lighter) enable

you to connect your personal

accessories.

Luggage compartment.

The volume of the fully trimmed

luggage compartment in the rear-

drive 911 models is 135 litres,

and 105 litres in the all-wheel

drive variants.

Luggage compa rtment w ith P TS Alu mini um

trolley case M fro m Porsche Design Dri ver’s

Selection

Roof transport system.

The aluminium roof transport

system (optional for the Coupé

models only) is aerodynamically

efficient, very lightweight and

easy to fit. A range of attach-

ments are available, such as a

roof box, a bike carrier or a

ski/snowboard carrier. Maximum

load-bearing capacity: 75 kg.

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The 911 | Comfort

‘Welcome Home’ lighting.

When the vehicle is opened or

closed using the key remote, the

automatic locator lighting auto-

matically switches on the LED

daytime running lights. This is

particularly convenient at night.

In conjunction with the optional

Sport Chrono Package Plus,

you can programme the delayed

lighting switch-off period via PCM.

HomeLink®.

The optional, freely programmable

garage door opener is integrated

into the roof console and remotely

controls up to three dif ferent

garage doors, gates, home

lighting and/or alarm systems.

Automatically dimming mirrors.

An auto-dimming function for

the rear-view mirror and exterior

mirrors, with an integrated rain

sensor for the windscreen wiper,

is available as an option.

Cruise control.

An automatic speed controller for

the 30–240 km/h (20–149 mph)

speed range is available as

an option. It is activated using a

separate control stalk on the

steering column and can be used

even in first gear.

Anti-theft protection.

All 911 models are equipped as

standard with an immobiliser with

in-key transponder and an alarm

system with contact-sensitive

exterior protection and radar-

based interior surveillance.

Vehicle tracking system.

This preparation enables

installation of a vehicle tracking

system available from Porsche

Tequipment. The system makes

it possible to locate a stolen

vehicle across most of the

countries of Europe. The prepa-

ration includes a special wiring

loom and a higher- capacity

bat tery. A tilt sensor for the

alarm system is also fitted as

part of the equipment.

Slide/tilt sunroof.

This electrically and steplessly

adjustable sunroof is available

as an option for the Coupé

models. The tilt position offers

comfortable ventilation of the

interior, even when travelling at

high speeds.

Park Assist.

Whenever reverse gear is en-

gaged, ParkAssist is automatically

enabled. If you move too close

to an obstacle, a warning signal

begins to sound, becoming faster

until the car stops. The sensors of

the optional ParkAssist are neatly

concealed in the rear bumper.

Rear wiper.

Tilt a nd slide ro of

Park Assist

This optional rear wiper with

a flat, streamlined wiper

blade blends seamlessly with

the exterior of the car.

Rear screen wiper

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Motorsport

Porsche, Weissach 911 GT3 Cup

The inner strength of the

911 has its origin in motor-

sport.

Indeed, at Porsche the

transfer of engineering

technology from racetrack

to road is a traditional

principle and a winning

formula. From the Porsche

Sport Driving School to

the Porsche one-make

championships to prototype

racing with the RS Spyder.

Image 000008 Motorsport

The 911 has always

occupied a special position.

Today, just as it did over

45 years ago. For factory

teams and customer teams.

And, as ever, for the

personal success of its

driver.

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The 911 | Motorsport

GT-SportPorsche RS Spyder

For the 911, over 45 years of experience count. And so does every tenth of a second.

Motorsport.

Prototypes are pure-bred racing

cars not based on a road-regis-

tered production sportscar. One

example is the RS Spyder, which

was built for the LMP2 (Le Mans

Prototype 2) class. In 2008, its

3.4-litre V8 racing engine with

direct fuel injection (DFI) gener-

ated 503 hp. The entire vehicle

concept is founded on a low

centre of gravity, good traction

and high agilit y. The result is an

impressive success story. Out

of the 40 races in which it had

competed by the end of 2008,

the RS Spyder mastered a total

of 30 classes and even secured

11 overall victories. This success

helped the prototype to win

manufacturers’, team and drivers’

championships in the American

Le Mans Series (ALMS) and

Le Mans Series (LMS). Also,

overall victory in the 12 Hours

of Sebring plus a class victory

in the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

GT racing.

GT (Gran Turismo) vehicles are

also pure-bred race cars.

However, these must be based

on a road-legal sportscar, only

parts of which may be modified.

In 2009, Porsche is taking its

place on the starting grid in the

refined 911 GT3 RSR. Following

another air restrictor reduction,

its 4.0-litre boxer engine gener-

ates approximately 450 hp and

a maximum torque of 430 Nm.

Porsche builds the race- ready

vehicles and supports customer

teams through development

and technical service and by

supplying works drivers.

With success in the 2008 season

including an overall win in the

24 Hours of Nürburgring and

the class win in the 12 Hours of

Sebring, the 911 GT3 RSR was

able to add to the numerous

successes of the past.

In summary, whether it ’s at the

Le Mans 24 Hours, in the ALMS/

LMS, at the FIA-GT or at inter-

national GT championships,

Porsche customer teams lining up

in the 911 GT3 RSR regularly race

to victory and win championship

after championship.

More information can be found at

www.porsche.com/motorsport.

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The 911 | Motorsport

Porsche Carrera Cup Deut schlandPorsche Mobil 1 Supercu p

Porsche Cups.

There are eight Porsche Carrera

Cup championships throughout the

world – with races in 15 countries,

from Australia to France – and

internationally the fastest one-

make championship, the Porsche

Mobil 1 Supercup.

The philosophy behind these races

is that all competitors have an

equal chance, so all the vehicles

are technically identical. 911 GT3

Cup vehicles, direct descendents

of the 911 GT3, producing 420 hp

and 285 km/h (177 mph), take

part in sprint races in leading inter-

national race events. The result is

hard-fought, exciting international

competitions at the highest level.

For all Porsche Cups, Porsche

supplies the customer teams

with ready-to-use racing cars,

organises the race series and

looks after the drivers, teams

and sponsors at the events.

Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup.

The Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup is

the world’s fastest international

one-make championship. It is

held exclusively as part of the FIA

Formula 1 World Championship in

Bahrain and in Turkey, as well as

at the European Grand Prix races.

A total of 11 races are held,

each with an average of 120,000

spectators.

For more information visit

www.porsche.com/motorsport.

Porsche Carrera Cup.

The Porsche Carrera Cup

premiered in 1990 and has

developed into one of the

fastest national one-make

championships in the world.

It is an established part of the

German Touring Car Masters (DTM)

calendar. This series of races

inspires not only the highest

sporting performance, but also an

extremely at tractive programme

of events.

For more information visit

www.porsche.com/motorsport.

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The 911 | Motorsport

Porsche Sport Driving School.

Training is given by experienced

Porsche instructors on a range

of courses, from beginner to

advanced, including final pre-

paration for a racing licence.

Customers can use their own

car or a loan vehicle supplied by

Porsche. Courses take place

on and of f-road and are held at

national and international race

circuits, as well as Porsche’s

own track in Leipzig, so that the

foundation is laid for the next

stage – the Porsche Sports Cup.

For more information visit

www.porsche.com/

sportdrivingschool.

Porsche Sport Driving School

Porsche Sports Cup.

Five racetracks, six events, one

experience: the Porsche Sports

Cup. Including races for both

road- licensed and race-modified

Porsche vehicles, these events

are held on tracks such as the

Nürburgring or Spa-Francorchamps.

From 2009, Porsche Sports Cup

events will be even more exciting

with the introduction of a new

series: the GT3 Cup Challenge.

This will provide a link to the

Porsche Carrera Cup and will

be the first championship of its

kind in Europe.

For more information visit

www.porschesportscup.com

Porsche Club Sport.

The privately run Porsche Club

network organises individual

competitions and series in which

drivers compete in different

classes. The first Porsche Club

was founded by a small group of

enthusiasts back in 1952. Today

there are more than 600 clubs

in over 60 countries worldwide

with about 120,000 members

Porsche Sport s Cup

– and the trend is growing. The

Porsche Club organisation is

therefore one of the largest and

longest-established automotive

bodies in the world.

For more information visit

www.porsche.com.

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Environment

Porsche, Weissach

911 Carrera

For us, developing a 911

will forever be an obligation.

To our roots. To indivi du-

ality. And, naturally, to

sportiness.

Nevertheless, our efforts in

development do not concern

themselves solely with the

hunt for the highest horse

power, but with the search

for efficiency.

In fact, the 911 gives much

and takes little.

Image 000009 Environment

Another sign of inner

strength.

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The 911 | Environment

In the concept behind the 911, the source of its appeal is the achievement of harmony.

Harmony with the environment as well.

In an era of intensifying debate

about CO2 emissions, every

automotive manufacturer is being

asked the question, ‘What is

your answer to the issue of fuel

consumption?’ Our answer has

long been the same: maximum

ef ficien cy.

Porsche has been reducing the

CO2 emissions of its vehicles

annually by an average of 1.7 %.

As far as engine output is con-

cerned, we are already among

those manufacturers achieving

the lowest CO2 emissions. This

has been achieved through the

efficient drive concept (DFI),

lightweight construction, optimum

911 Ca rrera 4 Cabri olet

aerodynamics and low rolling

resistance.

This high level of environmental

responsibility is clearly demon-

strated by our approach to

environmental management at the

Porsche development centre in

Weissach. Here, all technological

developments are carried out with

environmental protection in mind.

The goal? Pure performance –

but not at the expense of the

environment. The result? The 911.

You will find more information

in our separate brochure,

‘Porsche and the Environment’,

or at www.porsche.com.

Exhaust emission control.

Both 911 engines comply with

stringent emission standards, in-

cluding Euro 5 in Europe and LEV II

in the USA. Vehicles manufactured

by Porsche demonstrate that even

high-performance sportscars can

achieve moderate emission values

in their respective category.

Indeed, not only is the 911 one of

the most exciting cars around, it

is also one of the cleanest.

This is achieved through the use

of a two -stage cascade-type cata-

lytic converter which comprises

two monolith substrates on

each of the twin exhaust tracts.

These specially coated substrates

contain ultra-fine honeycomb

channels in which pollutants are

converted as exhaust gas passes

through. The stereo lambda

control circuitry controls and

monitors each cylinder bank

separately, while another lambda

sensor on each cylinder bank

monitors pollutant conversion in

the respective catalytic converter

(p. 49).

Fuel economy and recycling.

At Porsche, a fundamental aspect

of design is intelligent lightweight

construction. For both economical

and ecological reasons. This

forms the basis for low fuel

consumption values in conjunction

with outstanding performance.

It is economical thanks to the

high proportion of aluminium cast

alloys, magnesium, plastics and

super high-strength sheet steel

used. This is substantially more

stable and lighter than conven-

tional steel. In the 911 models

approximately 20 % of compo-

nents are made from lightweight

alloys.

It is also ecological because all

materials used are meticulously

selected. We use only innovative

and environmentally friendly com-

ponents. All lightweight materials

are easily recyclable and each

material is labelled to facilitate

its separation for recycling. The

reduction in the number of plastic

variants helps to ensure more

efficient recycling. Recycled plas-

tics are used where they meet our

exacting technical requirements.

In all, the current 911 is

approximately 85 % recyclable.

In addition, Porsche primarily

uses environmentally friendly

water-based paints. The 911 is

absolutely free of asbestos, CFCs

and components manufactured

using CFCs. This is because,

here at Porsche, environmental

protection does not begin at the

end of a vehicle’s life. It starts

at the planning and development

stage.

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The 911 | Environment

Fuel.

The 911 is already designed to

operate on fuels with an ethanol

content of up to 10 %. Ethanol

has a positive impact on the CO2

balance since the plants grown

for the production of this biofuel

also absorb CO2 from the

atmosphere.

The release of hydrocarbons from

the fuel system is minimal. This

is achieved through an active

carbon filter and a special coating

on the fuel tank. The high-pressure

section of the fuel system is made

of stainless steel, while vapour-

carrying lines are made from

multi-layered plastic.

Noise.

The 911 complies with all appli-

cable noise regulations without

any form of engine encapsulation.

To achieve this, noises are elimi-

nated at source. Engine parts are

stiff, moving parts are lightweight

and tolerances are kept to a

minimum. Large-volume silencers

and resonators in the air intake

system minimise noise further.

For the entire service life of the

vehicle.

Servicing.

Long service intervals offer

clear advantages. For you: lower

costs and saved time. For the

environment: the use of fewer

consumables and replacement

parts. For full details of service

intervals, please refer to the

separate price list.

911 Targa 4

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Personalisation

Porsche, Weissach

911 Carrera

Two engines.

Five body designs.

Ten different models.

The 911 is an expression

of individuality.

Image 000010 Personalisation

To enable you to make

your own personal mark, we

offer you a wide selection

of personalisation options.

After all, isn’t freedom of

choice the most important

thing about individuality?

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The 911 | Personalisation

Colours.

One of the most important

considerations in your expression

of individuality and character is,

of course, your choice of colour.

In total, there are four solid,

eight metallic, five special and

four hood colours to choose

from. Then there are nine interior

colours and three two-tone equip-

ment finishes.

On request, you can order your

911 in virtually any other colour

of your choice. For further

information, please refer to the

Porsche Exclusive 911 catalogue.

The uniqueness of a 911 goes further than you may think.

Personalisation for your 911.

The standard specification of the

911 may already be second to

none, but Porsche still gives you

the opportunity to personalise

your car to your own taste.

There is a comprehensive range

of individual items and equipment

packages to choose from.

For both the exterior and interior.

You will find more detailed infor-

mation on the following pages

and in the separate price list.

These are not the only ways to

style your 911 to your personal

preference.

How about personalisation of your

car at the factory through Porsche

Exclusive, or why not consider our

range of after-market accessories

available through Porsche

Tequipment? You will find plenty

of inspiring examples in all the

relevant catalogues. Your Porsche

Centre will be happy to advise

you.

Using the Porsche Car

Configurator at www.porsche.

com, you can see how the

available colours would look on

your car.

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Solid exterior colours. Metallic exterior colours. Special exterior colours. Hood colours.

Black

Guards Red

Carrara White

Speed Yellow

Basalt Black Metallic

Arctic Silver Metallic

Dark Blue Metallic*

Ruby Red Metallic

Macadamia Metallic

Meteor Grey Metallic

Aqua Blue Metallic

Porsche Racing Green Metallic

Cream White

GT Silver Metallic

Atlas Grey Metallic

Malachite Green Metallic

Nordic Gold Metallic Black

Stone Grey

Metropole Blue

Cocoa

*Ava ilable from 10/2009.

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Standard interior colours. Special/two-tone interior colours.

3)

Natural leather interior.

Leatherette/leather/

soft-touch paint.

Black

Stone Grey

Sand Beige

1)

Carpet.

Black

Stone Grey

Sand Beige

Rooflining.

Black

Stone Grey

Sand Beige

2)

Leather/soft-touch paint.

Terracotta

Cocoa

Black and Terracotta

4)

5)

Carpet.

Terracotta

Cocoa

Terracotta

Rooflining.

Black

2)

Leather/soft-touch paint.

Dark Grey

Natural Brown

Carrera Red

7)

4)

Carpet.

Dark Grey

Natural Brown

Carrera Red

Rooflining.

Black

2)

Ocean Blue

Black and Stone Grey

Black and Sand Beige

6)

Stone Grey

Sand Beige

Black

See separate price list for recommended colour combinations.

1)

Soft-touch paint in interior colour; sun visors and inner door-sill guards with film finish in interior colour.

2)

Rooflining in Alcantara (Coupé models) or black fabric (Cabriolet models).

3)

Black leather finish on dashboard upper section including instrument shroud, dashboard forward section including front passenger

airbag cover, steering wheel rim and airbag module, door upper panels, rear side panel upper sections, A-pillar/windscreen top trim, B/C-pillar trim (Coupé models). All other surfaces in chosen combination colour.

4)

Soft-touch paint in interior colour; sun visors and inner door-sill guards with black film finish.

5)

Soft-touch paint in interior colour or black; sun visors and inner door-sill guards with black film finish.

6)

Soft-touch paint in interior colour or black; sun visors with black film finish, and inner door-sill guards with film finish in interior colour.

7)

Black

Soft-touch paint in black; sun visors and inner door-sill guards with black film finish.

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The 911 | Personalisation

Exterior.

911 T ar g a 4

911 Carrera Cabriolet

911 C a rr e r a

911 C a rr e r a S

• Metallic paint

• Special colours

• Colour to sample

• Dynamic cornering lights

• Deletion of model designation

• ‘911’ logo

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extra-cost option • standard equipment W available at no extra cost

• • • • • • • • • •

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• • • • • • • • • •

911 Carrera S Cabriolet

911 C a rr e r a 4

911 C a rr e r a 4 S

911 Targa 4S

911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet

911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet

I no. PageOption

Code 140, 146

Code 141

Code

603 84

498 147

911 14 6

Meta llic paint, ‘911’ logo

Exterior.

• ParkAssist (parking aid at rear)

• Aerokit Cup*

• Rear wiper

• Automatically dimming mirrors

with integrated rain sensor

* Avail able from 11/2009.

Aerok it Cup wi thou t model d esigna tion

911 C a rr e r a

911 Carrera Cabriolet

911 C a rr e r a S

911 C a rr e r a 4

911 C a rr e r a 4 S

911 T ar g a 4

911 Carrera S Cabriolet

911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet

911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet

• • • • • • • • • •

• • • •

– – – – – – XAA 147

– – – –

• •

• • • • • • • • • •

911 Targa 4S

I no. PageOption

635 121

425 121

P12 120

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The 911 | Personalisation

Hard top Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB)

Exterior.

911 T ar g a 4

911 Carrera Cabriolet

911 C a rr e r a

911 C a rr e r a S

• Electric slide/tilt sunroof

• • • •

• Hardtop – – – –

• Roof transport system

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extra-cost option • standard equipment W available at no extra cost

• • • •

911 Carrera S Cabriolet

911 C a rr e r a 4

911 C a rr e r a 4 S

– – – – – – 650 121

• • • •

– – – – – – 549 11 9

911 Targa 4S

911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet

911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet

I no. PageOption

– – 550 33, 14 8

Engine, transmission and chassis.

• Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK, 7-speed)

• Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB)

• Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM)

with ride height lowered by 10 mm

• PASM sports suspension package (20 mm lower)

with mechanically locking rear differential

• Mechanically locking rear differential

911 C a rr e r a

911 Carrera Cabriolet

911 C a rr e r a S

911 C a rr e r a 4

911 C a rr e r a 4 S

911 T ar g a 4

911 Carrera S Cabriolet

911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet

911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet

• • • • • • • • • •

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•

–w –– –– –– –– –– –– –

•– •

• • • • • • • • • •

911 Targa 4S

I no. PageOption

250 55

450 88, 149

475 72

030

73

P17

220 63, 73

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The 911 | Personalisation

Engine, transmission and chassis.

• Sport Chrono Package Plus

• Sports exhaust system

with four-tube sports tailpipes

• Powerkit Carrera S 300 kW (408 hp) including

sports exhaust system (176) with four-tube

sports tailpipes

19-in ch Carrera S II wheel

Sport s exh aust system 19-inch Turbo wheel19-in ch Carrera Sp ort whee l

19-in ch Carrera Classic wheel

19-in ch SportDesign wheel

Wheels.

911 T ar g a 4

911 Carrera Cabriolet

911 C a rr e r a

911 C a rr e r a S

911 Carrera S Cabriolet

911 C a rr e r a 4

911 C a rr e r a 4 S

• • • • • • • • • •

–

•–•–•–•–•

911 Targa 4S

911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet

911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet

I no. PageOption

640 74

176 48, 150

• 19-inch Carrera S II wheels

• 19-inch Carrera Classic wheels

• 19- inch SportDesign wheels

X51

• 19-inch Turbo wheels

• 19- inch Carrera Sport wheels, including

wheel centres with full-colour Porsche Crest

911 C a rr e r a

911 Carrera Cabriolet

911 C a rr e r a S

911 C a rr e r a 4

911 C a rr e r a 4 S

911 T ar g a 4

911 Carrera S Cabriolet

911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet

911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet

• • • • • • • • • •

911 Targa 4S

I no. PageOption

419 79, 150

405 150

407 151

404 151

XRR 151

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extra-cost option • standard equipment W available at no extra cost

• Wheel centres with full-colour Porsche Crest

• Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPM)

• • • • • • • • • •

446 151

482 79

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The 911 |

Personalisation

®

Interior.

911 T ar g a 4

911 Carrera Cabriolet

911 C a rr e r a

911 C a rr e r a S

• HomeLink® (programmable garage door opener)

• Cruise control

• Fire extinguisher

• Floor mats

The ve hicles illustrate d in the chapte r on personali sati on may i nclude additional opt ions not featured in this c atal ogue. For info rmation on th ese options, please consult yo ur Porsche Cent re. For more in forma tion on t he options fea tured in t his cat alogu e, please refer to the sepa rate price list. – not available

extra-cost option • standard equipment W available at no extra cost

• • • • • • • • • •

911 Carrera S Cabriolet

911 C a rr e r a 4

911 C a rr e r a 4 S

911 Targa 4S

911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet

911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet

I no. PageOption

608 12 0, 152

454 120, 152

509

810

Crui se controlHomeLink

Sports b ucket seat folded downSports b ucket seat

Interior.

911 T ar g a 4

911 Targa 4S

911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet

911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet

I no. PageOption

P15 115

P77 11 5

P01 116

P03 116 , 15 3

342 117

541 117

345 113

• Comfort seats with driver memory

• Sports seats

• Adaptive sports seats with driver memory

• Sports bucket seats

• Seat heating

• Seat ventilation

• Heated steering wheel (operable separately)

911 Carrera Cabriolet

911 C a rr e r a

911 C a rr e r a S

911 Carrera S Cabriolet

911 C a rr e r a 4

911 C a rr e r a 4 S

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The 911 |

Personalisation

Leath er interior in spec ial colou r (Cocoa) w ith ot her opt ional equipment Leath er interior in two-to ne comb inati on (Black/Sa nd Beige) w ith ot her opt ional e quipm ent

Interior: leather.

911 T ar g a 4

911 Carrera Cabriolet

911 C a rr e r a

911 C a rr e r a S

• Leather interior package (includes seats, dashboard

upper/lower sections, door panels and rear side

panels in smooth-finish leather)

– in special colour

– in two-tone combination

– in natural leather

– in colour to sample

The ve hicles illustrate d in the chapte r on personali sati on may i nclude additional opt ions not featured in this c atal ogue. For info rmation on th ese options, please consult yo ur Porsche Cent re. For more in forma tion on t he options fea tured in t his cat alogu e, please refer to the sepa rate price list. – not available

extra-cost option • standard equipment W available at no extra cost

•

911 Carrera S Cabriolet

911 C a rr e r a 4

911 C a rr e r a 4 S

•

911 Targa 4S

911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet

911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet

I no. PageOption

•

Code

•

970

•

998

•

Code

•

154

155

107

Interior: leather.

• Soft ruffled leather on seats

• 3-spoke multifunction steering wheel

in smooth-finish leather

911 C a rr e r a

911 Carrera Cabriolet

911 C a rr e r a S

911 C a rr e r a 4

911 C a rr e r a 4 S

911 T ar g a 4

911 Carrera S Cabriolet

911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet

911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet

• • • • • • • • • •

911 Targa 4S

I no. PageOption

982

844 113

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Interior: macassar

The 911 |

Personalisation

Macassar interio r package, three-spoke multifun ctio n steering w heel in m acassar, other optional equipment Carbo n interior package, three-spo ke mult ifun ction steering wheel in carbon, ot her opt ional equipment

(dark wood with satin finish).*

• Macassar interior package

• 3-spoke multifunction steering wheel in macassar

* Since w ood is a nat ural product, th ere may be variati ons in colo ur and grain.

911 C a rr e r a

911 Carrera Cabriolet

911 C a rr e r a S

911 C a rr e r a 4

911 C a rr e r a 4 S

911 T ar g a 4

911 Carrera S Cabriolet

911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet

911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet

• • • • • • • • • •

911 Targa 4S

I no. PageOption

801 156

847 156

Interior: carbon.

911 T ar g a 4

911 Carrera Cabriolet

911 C a rr e r a

911 C a rr e r a S

• Carbon interior package

• 3-spoke multifunction steering wheel in carbon

The ve hicles illustrate d in the chapte r on personali sati on may i nclude additional opt ions not featured in this c atal ogue. For info rmation on th ese options, please consult yo ur Porsche Cent re. For more in forma tion on t he options fea tured in t his cat alogu e, please refer to the sepa rate price list. – not available

extra-cost option • standard equipment W available at no extra cost

• • • • • • • • • •

911 Carrera S Cabriolet

911 C a rr e r a 4

911 C a rr e r a 4 S

911 Targa 4S

911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet

911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet

I no. PageOption

803 157

845 157

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Three -spoke m ulti function steer ing whe el in Alumini um Look and othe r equip ment Cordless ha ndset fo r telephone moduleE lectr onic l ogbook

The 911 | Personalisation

Interior: aluminium.

911 T ar g a 4

911 Carrera Cabriolet

911 Carrera S Cabriolet

911 C a rr e r a 4

911 C a rr e r a 4 S

• Three-spoke multifunction steering wheel

911 C a rr e r a

911 C a rr e r a S

• • • • • • • • • •

in Aluminium Look

• Gear/handbrake levers in aluminium I

• PDK selector/handbrake lever in aluminium

The ve hicles illustrate d in the chapte r on personali sati on may i nclude additional opt ions not featured in this c atal ogue. For info rmation on th ese options, please consult yo ur Porsche Cent re. For more in forma tion on t he options fea tured in t his cat alogu e, please refer to the sepa rate price list. – not available

extra-cost option • standard equipment W available at no extra cost

• • • • • • • • • •

911 Targa 4S

911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet

911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet

I no. PageOption

XPU 158

ECA 158

ECB

Audio and communication.

911 T ar g a 4

911 Carrera Cabriolet

911 C a rr e r a

911 C a rr e r a S

• Navigation module

• Electronic logbook

• Telephone module*

• Cordless handset for telephone module

/

• Mobile phone preparation with bracket*

/

• Mobile phone preparation*

* For information on compatible mobile phones, please contact your Porsche Centre or visit www.porsche.com.

Mobile phone preparation: The use of a mobile phone inside a car may cause an increase in the interior electromagnetic field strength and,

* *

accordingly, in the electromagnetic radiation to which passengers are exposed. If cradle is used to mount the mobile phone, the field strength in the passenger compartment can be reduced because the phone can be connected up to the external aerial (this feature depends on how specific mobile phones connect to the cradle). For information about the availability of a cradle for your mobile phone, please contact your Porsche Centre. The use of the telephone module for PCM prevents exposure to electromagnetic radiation as only the car’s external aerial is ever used.

**

• • • • • • • • • •

911 Carrera S Cabriolet

911 C a rr e r a 4

911 C a rr e r a 4 S

911 Targa 4S

911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet

911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet

I no. PageOption

672 101

641 102, 159

666 102

669 159

618 103

619 103

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Audio and communication.

Universal aud io interf ace

The 911 |

Personalisation

• Voice control system

• TV tuner

®

• BOSE

Surround Sound System

• Six-disc CD/DVD autochanger*

®

• Universal audio interface (iPod

, USB, AUX)

• External aerial

* May be incompatible with some copy-protected audio CDs/DVDs.

911 C a rr e r a

911 Carrera Cabriolet

911 C a rr e r a S

911 C a rr e r a 4

911 C a rr e r a 4 S

911 T ar g a 4

911 Carrera S Cabriolet

911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet

911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet

• • • • • • • • • •

w w w w w w w w w w

911 Targa 4S

I no. PageOption

671 102

676 10 2

680 10 4

693

870 10 3, 160

461

Porsche Exclusive

State-of-the-art.

And to your specification.

With the Porsche Exclusive range,

you can make your Porsche

even more special. Direct from

the factory.

Individually and exclusively tailored

to your wishes. Aesthetically

and technically, inside and outside,

using fine materials and with

customary Porsche quality. You

will find a wide range of design

options in the separate Porsche

Exclusive 911 catalogue.

Either your Porsche Centre or the

customer centre in Zuffenhausen

(tel. +49 (0)711 911-25332) will

be happy to answer any questions

you may have. Please note that

deliver y times may be extended

for certain Porsche Exclusive

equipment.

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Factory collection

You won’t be able to sleep

the night before.

The night after, you won’t

want to.

Many of our customers dream

of collecting their new Porsche in

person. They want to be there

when the car of their dreams

leaves the factory. This way,

they can be the first to take their

Porsche to its rightful place:

on the road.

Today, all Porsche engines are

constructed here in our main

factory in Zuffenhausen, where

the legendary 356 was built.

You can collect your Boxster,

Cayman or 911 from here.

If you’ve chosen a Cayenne or

Panamera,this will be waiting for

you at their place of manufacture

– in Leipzig.

Where better to experience the

passion of Porsche than in the

place where it all began? A place

characterised by a unique blend of

past and future. To take advantage

of this fascinating opportunit y,

please inform your Porsche Centre

that you would like to collect your

vehicle in Zuffenhausen. We

will then make all the necessary

arrangements to have your

Porsche ready by the agreed

collection date.

Finding the factory is straight-

forward. The easiest way to travel

from outside Germany is to fly to

Stuttgart, Frankfurt am Main, or

Leipzig, and then continue by

train, taxi or hire car (which we

can return on your behalf).

Please note that there are a num-

ber of formalities that must be

completed when you take delivery

of your new Porsche. For full

details, please consult your

Porsche Centre, who will also be

happy to assist when it comes to

planning your trip.

Everything about a Porsche is

more intense.

Especially the anticipation.

There’s no need to rush just yet.

Take your time and make the fac-

tory tour one of the highlights of

your visit. See Porsche production

processes in action for yourself,

from engine assembly and the

preparation of upholstery to final

installation. Experience one of the

key moments in the construction

of any car: the ‘marriage’ of engine/

chassis and body. The factory

tour is one of our oldest traditions

and is always conducted by a

Porsche enthusiast with extensive

knowledge of the marque.

If Zuffenhausen is the destination

for your factory collection, then

why not also visit the new Porsche

Museum? Here, you’ll find an

impressive range of exhibits, in-

cluding legendary Porsche models

that have made key contributions

to the Porsche success story.

Awaiting you in Leipzig are an

impressive car exhibition and an

exciting film presentation about

the fascinating world of Porsche.

How does a Porsche experience

of the culinary kind sound? As part

of your factory collection visit,

we will be delighted to of fer you a

th ree - co urs e m eal from our go urm et

menu. If there’s still time, you can

enjoy some additional refresh-

ments in the customer lounge

or simply browse in the Porsche

Design Driver’s Selection Shop.

The moment you’ve been

waiting for.

The highlight of your visit will

undoubtedly be the delivery of

your Porsche – handed over by

specialists who know it inside

and out. They will take their time

to explain everything you need

to know about your new car and

all its technical features.

Then you’ll finally experience what

it means to own a Porsche.

Vehicl e handover in Zuf fenh ausen Porsche Museum

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Porsche Centres

Your Porsche Centre can assist you

with every aspect of purchasing

and owning your Porsche. You will

also find a wide range of products

and services, including genuine

Porsche parts and accessories.

Service

Porsche Assistance

Enjoy peace of mind with our

exclusive breakdown and accident

recovery service. Membership is

free when you buy a new Porsche.

Porsche Financial Services

Our innovative suite of financial

services is specially tailored

to the needs of Porsche owners.

Products range from attractive

finance and leasing options

to vehicle insurance and the

Porsche Card.

Porsche Exclusive

Realise your vision of the perfect

Porsche with our factory custom-

isation programme. From styling

enhancements to performance

upgrades, all modifications are

uniquely handcrafted for your

Porsche.

Porsche Tequipment

Personalise your Porsche at any

time after purchase with the

Tequipment range of approved

accessories. Designed exclusively

for your car, every product is fully

guaranteed.

Porsche Online

For all the latest news and

information from Porsche,

go to www.porsche.com.

Porsche Design

Driver’s Selection

With products ranging from

fashion and accessories to

tailored luggage, this unique

collection combines quality and

style with everyday practicalit y.

Porsche Used Car Programme

Porsche Approved is the simple

way to find the perfect pre-owned

Porsche, anywhere in the world.

Every car is rigorously tested

and comes with a comprehensive

vehicle warranty.

Porsche Classic

Your specialist source for genuine

Porsche parts and technical docu-

mentation as well as servicing,

repair and restoration for all types

of classic Porsche. Find out more

at www.porsche.com/classic.

Christophorus

Our bi-monthly magazine for

Porsche owners has news,

interviews and a wide variety

of features from throughout

the world of Porsche.

Porsche Clubs

Since the first Porsche Club

was founded in 1952, their

number has grown to 607 with

a total of 120,000 members

worldwide. To find out more,

call +49 (0)711 911-78307 or

go to www.porsche.com.

Ask yo ur Porsche C entre for the la test broch ures from Porsche Exc lusive, Porsche Tequipment, Porsche Design Dr iver ’s Select ion a nd the Porsche Driving Experience.

Porsche Driving Experience

1. Porsche Travel Club.

Exclusive driving holidays and

incentive ideas combining

luxur y and adventure, worldwide.

To find out more, call

+49 (0)711 911-78155.

E-mail: travel.club@porsche.de

2. Porsche Sport Driving School.

Develop your skill and explore your

Porsche with the Porsche Sport

Driving School. To learn about

events at some of the world’s most

famous racing venues, call

+49 (0)711 911-78683.

E-mail: sportdrivingschool@porsche.de

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Summary

Porsche, Weissach

911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet,

911 Carrera,

911 Targ a 4S

The 911. Its strength lies

within.

In its engines. For maximum

efficiency.

In its groundbreaking

transmission concept.

For maximum dynamics.

In its intuitively controlled

driving information system.

For maximum convenience.

In short: over 45 years of

911. Perhaps we’ve never

been closer to the heart

and soul of the concept.

Image 000011 Summary

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Technical data

911 Carrera 911 Carrera S

Engine

Cylinders 6 6

Displacement 3,614 cm

Max. power (DIN)

at rpm

Max. torque

at rpm

254 kW (345 hp)

6,500

390 Nm

4,400

3

3,800 cm

283 kW (385 hp)

6,500

420 Nm

4,400

Compression ratio 12.5:1 12.5:1

Transmission

Layout Rear-wheel drive Rear-wheel drive

Manual gearbox 6-speed 6-speed

PDK* (optional) 7-speed 7-speed

* Porsche Doppelkupplung

Chassis

Front axle McPherson strut suspension McPherson strut suspension

Rear axle LSA multi-link suspension LSA multi-link suspension

Steering Power-assisted (hydraulic),

with variable steering ratio

Turning circle 10.9 m 10.9 m

Brakes Four- piston aluminium monobloc fixed

calipers front an d rear, internally

vented a nd cross-drilled discs

Vehicle stability system Enhanced PSM

(with ABS 8.0)

Anti -lock braking system ABS 8.0 ABS 8.0

Wheels Front: 8 J x 18 ET 57

Rear: 10.5 J x 18 ET 60

Tyres Front: 235/40 ZR 18

Rear: 265/40 ZR 18

Power-assisted (hydraulic),

with variable steering ratio

Four-piston aluminium monobloc fixed

calipers front an d rear, internally

vented a nd cross-drilled discs

Enhanced PSM

(with ABS 8.0)

Front: 8 J x 19 ET 57

Rear: 11 J x 19 ET 67

Front: 235/35 ZR 19

Rear: 295/30 ZR 19

3

911 Carrera 911 Carrera S

Weights

Unladen weight (DIN) 1,415 kg / 1,445 kg 1,425 kg / 1,455 kg

Unladen weight (EC)* 1,490 kg / 1,520 kg 1,500 kg / 1,530 kg

Permissible gross weight 1,820 kg / 1,850 kg 1,830 kg / 1,860 kg

Performance

Top speed 289 km/h (180 mph) /

0–100 km/ h (0–62 mph) 4.9 secs / 4.7 secs 4.7 secs / 4.5 secs

Sport Chrono Package Plus (with PDK)

0–100 km/ h (0–62 mph)

0–160 km/ h (0–99 mph) 10.7 secs / 10.4 secs 9.9 secs / 9.6 secs

Sport Chrono Package Plus (with PDK)

0–160 km/ h (0–99 mph)

Flexibilit y 80–120 km/h (50–75 mph)

th

in 5

gear

Fuel consumption/emissions**

Urban in l/100 km (mpg) 13 9 (20.3) / 14.4 (19.6) 15.3 (18.5) / 15.3 (18.5)

Extra urban in l/100 km (mpg) 7.2 (39.2) / 7.0 (40.4) 7.4 (38.2) / 7.2 (39.2)

Combined in l/100 km (mpg) 9.6 (29.4) / 9.6 (29.4) 10.3 (27.4) / 10.2 (27.7)

emissions in g/km 225 / 225 242 / 240

CO

2

Manual / PDK Manual / PDK

302 km/h (188 mph) /

287 km/ h (178 mph)

– / 4.5 secs

– / 10.1 secs

300 km/h (186 mph)

– / 4.3 secs

– / 9.3 secs

6.3 secs / 6.7 secs 5.9 secs / 6.4 secs

Manual / PDK Manual / PDK

Dimensions/aerodynamics

Length 4,435 mm 4,435 mm

Width 1,808 mm 1,808 mm

Height 1,310 mm 1,300 mm

Wheelbase 2,350 mm 2,350 mm

Luggage compart ment volume 135 l it res 135 lit res

Tank capacity (refill volume) 64 litres 64 litres

Drag coefficient c

* Weight is cal culated i n accorda nce wit h the releva nt EC Directives and is val id for veh icles with sta ndard spe cificat ion onl y.

Optio nal equ ipment in creases this f igure. The f igure give n inclu des 68 kg for th e drive r and 7 kg for l uggage. Data deter mined f or standa rd specif icatio n and in th e NEDC (New Europea n Drivi ng Cycle) in a ccordance with t he Euro 5 (715/2007/EG and 692 /2008/ EG)

* *

measurement me thod. T he fig ures do no t refer to a n indi vidu al vehic le nor do t hey co nstitu te part of t he of fer. They are i ntended sole ly as a mea ns of compa ring di fferent t ypes of veh icle. You can obt ain furt her inf ormati on abou t indiv idual v ehicles from y our Porsche Cent re.

= 0.29 cw = 0.29

w

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911 Carrera 4 911 Carrera 4S

Engine

Cylinders 6 6

Displacement 3,614 cm

Max. power (DIN)

at rpm

Max. torque

at rpm

254 kW (345 hp)

6,500

390 Nm

4,400

3

3,800 cm

283 kW (385 hp)

6,500

420 Nm

4,400

3

Compression ratio 12.5:1 12.5:1

Transmission

Layout All -wheel drive A ll- wheel drive

Manual gearbox 6-speed 6-speed

PDK* (optional) 7-speed 7-speed

* Porsche Doppelkupplung

Chassis

Front axle McPherson strut suspension McPherson strut suspension

Rear axle LSA multi-link suspension LSA multi-link suspension

Steering Power-assisted (hydraulic),

with variable steering ratio

Turning circle 10.9 m 10.9 m

Brakes Four- piston aluminium monobloc fixed

calipers front an d rear, internally

vented a nd cross-drilled discs

Vehicle stability system Enhanced PSM

(with ABS 8.0)

Anti -lock braking system ABS 8.0 ABS 8.0

Wheels Front: 8 J x 18 ET 57

Rear: 11 J x 18 ET 51

Tyres Front: 235/40 ZR 18

Rear: 295/35 ZR 18

Power-assisted (hydraulic),

with variable steering ratio

Four-piston aluminium monobloc fixed

calipers front an d rear, internally

vented a nd cross-drilled discs

Enhanced PSM

(with ABS 8.0)

Front: 8 J x 19 ET 57

Rear: 11 J x 19 ET 51

Front: 235/35 ZR 19

Rear: 305/30 ZR 19

911 Carrera 4 911 Carrera 4S

Weights

Unladen weight (DIN) 1,470 kg / 1,500 k g 1,480 kg / 1,510 kg

Unladen weight (EC)* 1,545 kg / 1,575 kg 1,555 kg / 1,585 kg

Permissible gross weight 1,870 kg / 1,900 kg 1,880 kg / 1,910 kg

Performance

Top speed 284 km/h (176 mph) /

0–100 km/ h (0–62 mph) 5.0 secs / 4.8 secs 4.7 secs / 4.5 secs

Sport Chrono Package Plus (with PDK)

0–100 km/ h (0–62 mph)

0–160 km/ h (0–99 mph) 10.9 secs / 10.6 secs 10.0 secs / 9.7 secs

Sport Chrono Package Plus (with PDK)

0–160 km/ h (0–99 mph)

Flexibilit y 80–120 km/h (50–75 mph)

th

in 5

gear

Fuel consumption/emissions**

Urban in l/100 km (mpg) 14.6 (19.3) / 15.2 (18.6) 15.7 (18.0) / 15.8 (17.9)

Extra urban in l/100 km (mpg) 7.6 (37.2) / 7.2 (39.2) 7.6 (37.2) / 7.5 (37.7)

Combined in l/100 km (mpg) 10.1 (28.0) / 10.1 (28.0) 10.5 (26.9) / 10.5 (26.9)

emissions in g/km 237 / 237 247 / 247

CO

2

Manual / PDK Manual / PDK

297 km/ h (185 mph) /

282 km/h (175 mph)

– / 4.6 secs

– / 10.3 secs

295 km/h (183 mph)

– / 4.3 secs

– / 9.4 secs

6.4 secs / 6.8 secs 6.0 secs / 6.5 secs

Manual / PDK Manual / PDK

Dimensions/aerodynamics

Length 4,435 mm 4,435 mm

Width 1,852 mm 1,852 mm

Height 1,310 mm 1,300 mm

Wheelbase 2,350 mm 2,350 mm

Luggage compart ment volume 105 li tres 105 l itr es

Tank capacity (refill volume) 67 litres 67 litres

Drag coefficient c

* Weight is cal culated i n accorda nce wit h the releva nt EC Directives and is val id for veh icles with sta ndard spe cificat ion onl y.

Optio nal equ ipment in creases this f igure. The f igure give n inclu des 68 kg for th e drive r and 7 kg for l uggage. Data deter mined f or standa rd specif icatio n and in th e NEDC (New Europea n Drivi ng Cycle) in a ccordance with t he Euro 5 (715/2007/EG and 692 /2008/ EG)

* *

measurement me thod. T he fig ures do no t refer to a n indi vidu al vehic le nor do t hey co nstitu te part of t he of fer. They are i ntended sole ly as a mea ns of compa ring di fferent t ypes of veh icle. You can obt ain furt her inf ormati on abou t indiv idual v ehicles from y our Porsche Cent re.

= 0.30 cw = 0.29

w

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911 Carrera Cabriolet 911 Carrera S Cabriolet

Engine

Cylinders 6 6

Displacement 3,614 cm

Max. power (DIN)

at rpm

Max. torque

at rpm

254 kW (345 hp)

6,500

390 Nm

4,400

3

3,800 cm

283 kW (385 hp)

6,500

420 Nm

4,400

3

Compression ratio 12.5:1 12.5:1

Transmission

Layout Rear-wheel drive Rear-wheel drive

Manual gearbox 6-speed 6-speed

PDK* (optional) 7-speed 7-speed

* Porsche Doppelkupplung

Chassis

Front axle McPherson strut suspension McPherson strut suspension

Rear axle LSA multi-link suspension LSA multi-link suspension

Steering Power-assisted (hydraulic),

with variable steering ratio

Turning circle 10.9 m 10.9 m

Brakes Four- piston aluminium monobloc fixed

calipers front an d rear, internally

vented a nd cross-drilled discs

Vehicle stability system Enhanced PSM

(with ABS 8.0)

Anti -lock braking system ABS 8.0 ABS 8.0

Wheels Front: 8 J x 18 ET 57

Rear: 10.5 J x 18 ET 60

Tyres Front: 235/40 ZR 18

Rear: 265/40 ZR 18

Power-assisted (hydraulic),

with variable steering ratio

Four-piston aluminium monobloc fixed

calipers front an d rear, internally

vented a nd cross-drilled discs

Enhanced PSM

(with ABS 8.0)

Front: 8 J x 19 ET 57

Rear: 11 J x 19 ET 67

Front: 235/35 ZR 19

Rear: 295/30 ZR 19

911 Carrera Cabriolet 911 Carrera S Cabriolet

Weights

Unladen weight (DIN) 1,500 kg / 1,530 kg 1,510 kg / 1,540 kg

Unladen weight (EC)* 1,575 kg / 1,605 kg 1,585 kg / 1,615 kg

Permissible gross weight 1,880 kg / 1,910 kg 1,890 kg / 1,920 kg

Performance

Top speed 289 km/h (180 mph) /

0–100 km/ h (0–62 mph) 5 1 secs / 4 9 secs 4.9 secs / 4.7 secs

Sport Chrono Package Plus (with PDK)

0–100 km/ h (0–62 mph)

0–160 km/ h (0–99 mph) 11.1 secs / 10.8 secs 10.3 secs / 10.0 secs

Sport Chrono Package Plus (with PDK)

0–160 km/ h (0–99 mph)

Flexibilit y 80–120 km/h (50–75 mph)

th

in 5

gear

Fuel consumption/emissions**

Urban in l/100 km (mpg) 14.9 (19.0) / 14.9 (19.0) 15.3 (18.5) / 15.5 (18.2)

Extra urban in l/100 km (mpg) 7.2 (39.2) / 7.0 (40.4) 7.5 (37.7) / 7.3 (38.7)

Combined in l/100 km (mpg) 9 9 (28.5) / 9.9 (28.5) 10.3 (27.4) / 10.3 (27.4)

emissions in g/km 233 / 233 242 / 242

CO

2

Manual / PDK Manual / PDK

302 km/h (188 mph) /

287 km/ h (178 mph)

– / 4.7 secs

– / 10.5 secs

300 km/h (186 mph)

– / 4.5 secs

– / 9.7 secs

6.6 secs / 7.0 secs 6.2 secs / 6.7 secs

Manual / PDK Manual / PDK

Dimensions/aerodynamics

Length 4,435 mm 4,435 mm

Width 1,808 mm 1,808 mm

Height 1,310 mm 1,300 mm

Wheelbase 2,350 mm 2,350 mm

Luggage compart ment volume 135 l it res 135 lit res

Tank capacity (refill volume) 64 litres 64 litres

Drag coefficient c

* Weight is cal culated i n accorda nce wit h the releva nt EC Directives and is val id for veh icles with sta ndard spe cificat ion onl y.

Optio nal equ ipment in creases this f igure. The f igure give n inclu des 68 kg for th e drive r and 7 kg for l uggage. Data deter mined f or standa rd specif icatio n and in th e NEDC (New Europea n Drivi ng Cycle) in a ccordance with t he Euro 5 (715/2007/EG and 692 /2008/ EG)

* *

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911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet

Engine

Cylinders 6 6

Displacement 3,614 cm

Max. power (DIN)

at rpm

Max. torque

at rpm

254 kW (345 hp)

6,500

390 Nm

4,400

3

3,800 cm

283 kW (385 hp)

6,500

420 Nm

4,400

3

Compression ratio 12.5:1 12.5:1

Transmission

Layout All -wheel drive A ll- wheel drive

Manual gearbox 6-speed 6-speed

PDK* (optional) 7-speed 7-speed

* Porsche Doppelkupplung

Chassis

Front axle McPherson strut suspension McPherson strut suspension

Rear axle LSA multi-link suspension LSA multi-link suspension

Steering Power-assisted (hydraulic),

with variable steering ratio

Turning circle 10.9 m 10.9 m

Brakes Four- piston aluminium monobloc fixed

calipers front an d rear, internally

vented a nd cross-drilled discs

Vehicle stability system Enhanced PSM

(with ABS 8.0)

Anti -lock braking system ABS 8.0 ABS 8.0

Wheels Front: 8 J x 18 ET 57

Rear: 11 J x 18 ET 51

Tyres Front: 235/40 ZR 18

Rear: 295/35 ZR 18

Power-assisted (hydraulic),

with variable steering ratio

Four-piston aluminium monobloc fixed

calipers front an d rear, internally

vented a nd cross-drilled discs

Enhanced PSM

(with ABS 8.0)

Front: 8 J x 19 ET 57

Rear: 11 J x 19 ET 51

Front: 235/35 ZR 19

Rear: 305/30 ZR 19

911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet

Weights

Unladen weight (DIN) 1,555 kg / 1,585 kg 1,565 kg / 1,595 kg

Unladen weight (EC)* 1,630 kg / 1,660 kg 1,640 kg / 1,670 kg

Permissible gross weight 1,930 kg / 1,960 kg 1,940 kg / 1,970 kg

Performance

Top speed 284 km/h (176 mph) /

0–100 km/ h (0–62 mph) 5.2 secs / 5.0 secs 4.9 secs / 4.7 secs

Sport Chrono Package Plus (with PDK)

0–100 km/ h (0–62 mph)

0–160 km/ h (0–99 mph) 11.3 secs / 11.0 secs 10.4 secs / 10.1 secs

Sport Chrono Package Plus (with PDK)

0–160 km/ h (0–99 mph)

Flexibilit y 80–120 km/h (50–75 mph)

th

in 5

gear

Fuel consumption/emissions**

Urban in l/100 km (mpg) 14.8 (19.1) / 15.5 (18.2) 15.8 (17.9) / 16.1 (17.5)

Extra urban in l/100 km (mpg) 7.8 (36.2) / 7.4 (38.2) 7.8 (36.2) / 7.7 (36.7)

Combined in l/100 km (mpg) 10.3 (27.4) / 10.3 (27.4) 10.7 (26.4) / 10.7 (26.4)

emissions in g/km 242 / 242 251 / 251

CO

2

Manual / PDK Manual / PDK

297 km/ h (185 mph) /

282 km/h (175 mph)

– / 4.8 secs

– / 10.7 secs

295 km/h (183 mph)

– / 4.5 secs

– / 9.8 secs

6.7 secs / 7.1 secs 6.3 secs / 6.8 secs

Manual / PDK Manual / PDK

Dimensions/aerodynamics

Length 4,435 mm 4,435 mm

Width 1,852 mm 1,852 mm

Height 1,310 mm 1,300 mm

Wheelbase 2,350 mm 2,350 mm

Luggage compart ment volume 105 li tres 105 l itr es

Tank capacity (refill volume) 67 litres 67 litres

Drag coefficient c

* Weight is cal culated i n accorda nce wit h the releva nt EC Directives and is val id for veh icles with sta ndard spe cificat ion onl y.

Optio nal equ ipment in creases this f igure. The f igure give n inclu des 68 kg for th e drive r and 7 kg for l uggage. Data deter mined f or standa rd specif icatio n and in th e NEDC (New Europea n Drivi ng Cycle) in a ccordance with t he Euro 5 (715/2007/EG and 692 /2008/ EG)

* *

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911 Targa 4 911 Targa 4S

Engine

Cylinders 6 6

Displacement 3,614 cm

Max. power (DIN)

at rpm

Max. torque

at rpm

254 kW (345 hp)

6,500

390 Nm

4,400

3

3,800 cm

283 kW (385 hp)

6,500

420 Nm

4,400

3

Compression ratio 12.5:1 12.5:1

Transmission

Layout All -wheel drive All-wheel drive

Manual gearbox 6-speed 6-speed

PDK* (optional) 7-speed 7-speed

* Porsche Doppelkupplung

Chassis

Front axle McPherson strut suspension McPherson strut suspension

Rear axle LSA multi-link suspension LSA multi-link suspension

Steering Power-assisted (hydraulic),

with variable steering ratio

Turning circle 10.9 m 10.9 m

Brakes Four- piston aluminium monobloc fixed

calipers front an d rear, internally

vented a nd cross-drilled discs

Vehicle stability system Enhanced PSM

(with ABS 8.0)

Anti -lock braking system ABS 8.0 ABS 8.0

Wheels Front: 8 J x 18 ET 57

Rear: 11 J x 18 ET 51

Tyres Front: 235/40 ZR 18

Rear: 295/35 ZR 18

Power-assisted (hydraulic),

with variable steering ratio

Four-piston aluminium monobloc fixed

calipers front an d rear, internally

vented a nd cross-drilled discs

Enhanced PSM

(with ABS 8.0)

Front: 8 J x 19 ET 57

Rear: 11 J x 19 ET 51

Front: 235/35 ZR 19

Rear: 305/30 ZR 19

911 Targa 4 911 Targa 4S

Weights

Unladen weight (DIN) 1,530 kg / 1,560 kg 1,540 kg / 1,570 kg

Unladen weight (EC)* 1,605 kg / 1,635 kg 1,615 kg / 1,645 kg

Permissible gross weight 1,910 kg / 1,940 kg 1,920 kg / 1,950 kg

Performance

Top speed 284 km/h (176 mph) /

0–100 km/ h (0–62 mph) 5.2 secs / 5.0 secs 4.9 secs / 4.7 secs

Sport Chrono Package Plus (with PDK)

0–100 km/ h (0–62 mph)

0–160 km/ h (0–99 mph) 11.3 secs / 11.0 secs 10.4 secs / 10.1 secs

Sport Chrono Package Plus (with PDK)

0–160 km/ h (0–99 mph)

Flexibilit y 80–120 km/h (50–75 mph)

th

in 5

gear

Fuel consumption/emissions**

Urban in l/100 km (mpg) 14.6 (19.3) / 15.5 (18.2) 15.7 (18.0) / 15.8 (17.9)

Extra urban in l/100 km (mpg) 7.6 (37.2) / 7.4 (38.2) 7.6 (37.2) / 7.7 (36.7)

Combined in l/100 km (mpg) 10.1 (28.0) / 10.3 (27.4) 10.5 (26.9) / 10.7 (26.4)

emissions in g/km 237 / 242 247 / 251

CO

2

Manual / PDK Manual / PDK

297 km/ h (185 mph) /

282 km/h (175 mph)

– / 4.8 secs

– / 10.7 secs

295 km/h (183 mph)

– / 4.5 secs

– / 9.8 secs

6.7 secs / 7.1 secs 6.3 secs / 6.8 secs

Manual / PDK Manual / PDK

Dimensions/aerodynamics

Length 4,435 mm 4,435 mm

Width 1,852 mm 1,852 mm

Height 1,310 mm 1,300 mm

Wheelbase 2,350 mm 2,350 mm

Luggage compart ment volume 105 li tres 105 l itr es

Tank capacity (refill volume) 67 litres 67 litres

Drag coefficient c

* Weight is cal culated i n accorda nce wit h the releva nt EC Directives and is val id for veh icles with sta ndard spe cificat ion onl y.

Optio nal equ ipment in creases this f igure. The f igure give n inclu des 68 kg for th e drive r and 7 kg for l uggage. Data deter mined f or standa rd specif icatio n and in th e NEDC (New Europea n Drivi ng Cycle) in a ccordance with t he Euro 5 (715/2007/EG and 692 /2008/ EG)

* *

measurement me thod. T he fig ures do no t refer to a n indi vidu al vehic le nor do t hey co nstitu te part of t he of fer. They are i ntended sole ly as a mea ns of compa ring di fferent t ypes of veh icle. You can obt ain furt her inf ormati on abou t indiv idual v ehicles from y our Porsche Cent re.

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Index

‘911’ logo 146

A

Aerokit Cup 147

Airbags 92

All-wheel drive 62

Aluminium Look 158

Anti-thef t protection 120

Audio interface, universal 103

Audio system 100

AudioPilot® 104

B

Bi-Xenon headlights 84

Body 90

Bodyshell structure 90

BOSE® Surround Sound

System 104

Boxer engine 40

Brake system 86

C

Cabriolets 30, 94

Camshaft control 44

Carbon 157

Catalytic converter 49, 133

CD/DVD autochanger 101

Ceramic brake system 88

Chassis 66

Colours 139

Exterior 140

Hood 141

Interior 142

Communication 100, 159

Cross-flow cooling 47

Cruise control 120

D

Direct fuel injection (DFI) 40

Dry-sump lubrication,

integrated 46

E

Engine cooling 47

Engine management 50

Engineered design 90

Envi ro nme nt 130

Exhaust emission control 133

Exhaust system 49

Exterior mirrors 120

F

Factory collection 162

Friction, internal 46

Front axle 68

Fuel 134

Fuel system 134

G

Gear selector for PDK 59

Glass rear window 36

H

Hardtop 33, 148

Heated seats 117

Heated steering wheel 113

Hill-start assist 61

HomeLink® 120

Hood 32

I

I numbers 146

Ignition 47

Instruments 106

Intake manifold 48

K

Knock control, cylinder-specific

50

L

Leather 142, 154

Light-alloy engine 40

Lighting concept 85

Lightweight construction 45

Liquid cooling 47

Logbook, electronic 102

Lo udspe akers 103, 105

Luggage compartment 119

M

Macassar 156

Manual gearbox 60

Materials 133

Memor y, personal 74

Mobile phone preparation 103

Models 20

Motorsport 122

N

Navigation module 101

No is e 134

O

Oil pump 46

On-board computer 111

On-board diagnostics 51

P

ParkAssist 121

Performance display 74, 77

Personalisation 136

Porsche Active Suspension

Management (PASM) 72

Porsche Ceramic Composite

Brake (PCCB) 88

Porsche Communication

Management (PCM) 100

Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)

55

Porsche Side Impact

Protection (POSIP) 93

Porsche Stability

Management (PSM) 70

Porsche Traction

Management (PTM) 62

Powerkit Carrera S 150

R

Rear axle 68

Rear differential,

mechanically locking 63, 73

Rear wiper 121, 147

Recycling 133

Roll-over protection 93

Roof concept 32

Roof transport system 119

S

Safety 80

Seat ventilation 117

S ea ts 114

Child seats 117

Comfort seats 115

Rear seats 117

Sports bucket seats 116

Sports seats 115

Sports seats, adaptive 116

Se rvice 164

Servicing 51, 134

Slide/tilt sunroof 121

Sound Package Plus 103

Sport Chrono Package Plus 74

Sports chassis 73

Sports exhaust system 48, 150

Steering 69

Steering wheels 112

Multifunction 112

Sport 58, 112

Stereo lambda

control circuits 49, 133

S to ra ge 118

T

Tandem brake booster 87

Technical data 168

Telephone module 102

Transmission 52

TV tuner 102

Tyre Pressure

Monitoring (TPM) 79

V

VarioCam Plus 44

Vehicle tracking system 120

Voice control system 102

W

‘Welcome Home’ lighting 120

Wh eels 78, 151

Wind deflector 33

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