Porsche 911tequipment 2012 Owner's Manual

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Tequipment 911

Accessories for the 911 models

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Ultimately, it’s all about one part.

A part of your dreams.

The 911 is an icon. A genuine

sports car. Since the very

beginning, the 911 has been

synonymous with design, driving

pleasure and sportiness. With

precision and timelessness. It

embodies agility and dynamics

like no other. It is a Porsche, after

all. There simply is no substitute.

Just like the Porsche Tequipment

range of accessories. Refined

to the very last detail. On the

surface they may appear to be

just indi vidual accessories, but

they are in fact part of a grander

harmonious concept. They give

the 911 an even sportier touch,

even more character. In short,

they make the difference. The

difference between any 911

and your 911.

Each component not only has

to be visually appealing—it also

has to be technically compatible.

This is why all the model-specific

products in the Tequipment range

have been developed, tested

and formulated with the complete

vehicle in mind, and by the same

Porsche engineers and designers

who made your car.

All this takes place primarily at

the Porsche Development Center

in Weissach, Germany—from

design through to launch. Every

product undergoes exhaustive

testing throughout its development

to ensure optimal performance

and durability. Also to make sure

it meets stringent Porsche quality

guidelines and standards.

Among the highlights of the

Tequipment range is the Michelin

Pilot®Sport Cup tire, available in

conjunction with selected wheels.

Developed in collaboration with

Porsche engineers, it has been

comprehensively tested on the

911 models. Special features

include a multi-component tread,

offering outstanding performance

under varying loads. The unique

outer shoulder pattern enables

higher cornering speeds compared

with conventional road-approved

tires. As with all performance

tires, the low profile may be more

susceptible to hydroplaning.

As we’ve already said, there

is no substitute for Porsche

Tequipment. Just like a 911—

personalized the way you want it.

Whichever Tequipment products

you choose, one thing remains

unchanged: your original Porsche

vehicle warranty.

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You can find out more about

Porsche Tequipment at

porscheusa.com.

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Vehicle testing at the Porsche proving ground in Weissach

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Pilot®Sport Cup tire

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Exterior 4

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From air-intake grilles in matte

Aluminum-Look to optional alloy

wheels. Whatever you choose,

your decision will be a reflection

of your personal style.

Sport 18

Want to push the performance

concept to the very limit? Welcome

to the high-performance club.

Interior 22

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Personalize the interior. Classic,

pure or sporty. Audio and

communication included.

Transport and car care 38

Here you will find intelligent

transport solutions, Porsche

child seats and care products

for your car.

Ordering information 47

Service 48

This page provides a brief insight

into the world of Porsche.

Index 49

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Individuality and style.

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Follow the ideal line. On the

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racetrack, on the road, or

in design. This has been the

Porsche philosophy ever since

the company was founded, and

it is best exemplified by the

911 with its unique styling and

silhouette. Create a 911 with your

individual style, with options we

have created. For example, the

air-intake grilles in Aluminum-Look

from Porsche Tequipment. Styled

with passion and precision—just

like your 911.

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Side strips with model designation

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Side strips with

model designation

The first Porsche 911 Carrera to

bear decorative side lettering was

the legendary 911 Carrera RS 2.7

in 1972. This original lettering now

adorns the flanks of the 911 GT3

RS models. Why not be part of

the legend?

Carrera logo. Part no. 997 044 802 50
Carrera S logo. Part no. 997 044 802 51
Carrera 4 logo. Part no. 997 044 802 52
Carrera 4S logo. Part no. 997 044 802 53
Targa 4 logo. Part no. 997 044 802 54
Targa 4S logo. Part no. 997 044 802 55
Turbo logo. Part no. 997 044 802 56
GT3 logo. Part no. 997 044 802 57
GT2 logo. Part no. 997 044 802 58
GT3 RS logo. Part no. 997 044 802 59

Cabriolet hardtop

Lightweight yet incredibly durable,

the 911 aluminum hardtop blends

harmoniously with the lines of our

911 Cabriolet models. Weighing a

mere 73 pounds, it fits in place

with ease and features a heated

rear window and black soundproof

fabric rooflining.

Part no. 997 044 000 00

Exterior mirror lower trim In

Aluminum-Look

Add a touch of two-tone distinction

with matte Aluminum-Look trims on

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the lower section of the exterior

mirror covers.

Part no. 997 044 802 09

Air-intake grille in

Aluminum-Look

The 911 Turbo and 911 GT2’s huge

front air vents can do more than

harness the wind—when accented

with an Aluminum-Look finish, they

attract admiring looks as well.

For 911 Carrera/Targa:
Part no. 997 044 802 10

For 911 Turbo models:
Part no. 997 044 802 05

For 911 GT2:
Part no. 997 044 802 08

Fuel filler cap with

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Aluminum-Look finish

Inspired by our racing heritage,

this gas cap is modeled after

those from historic race cars.

Features include an engraved

Porsche logo and a securing tether.

Part no. 997 201 980 00

Hardtop

Exterior mirror lower trim in Aluminum-Look

Air-inlet grille in matte Aluminum-Look

Fuel filler cap with Aluminum-Look

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Wheels

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Performance and power

with control

Design. Precision. Performance.

Safety. These are all attributes

of the 911, and the wheel and tire

options from Porsche Tequipment

are no exception. They add to the

car’s appeal in terms of looks,

dynamics and safety.

19-inch Carrera Sport wheels

with summer performance or

Sport tires

This race-inspired 10-spoke

alloy wheel has a lightweight

design for laser-true tracking

on straightaways, and nimble

cornering. The open-spoke

design enables exceptional brake

cooling, while its wide dimensions

at both front and rear (8.5 and

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11.5 inches, respectively) offer a

generous contact patch for sure-

footed traction. The spokes

feature a GT Silver Metallic finish

with high-gloss polished outer rims.

19-inch Turbo wheels with

summer performance, Sport

or winter tires

A forged aluminum-alloy design

optimizes this lightweight 5-spoke

wheel’s strength and weight. The

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distinctive two-tone paint finish

further accentuates this modern,

performance-oriented styling.

19-inch Carrera Sport wheels with summer performance or sport tires

19-inch Turbo wheels with summer tires

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19-inch SportDesign wheels with summer tires

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19-inch SportDesign wheels

with summer performance tires

Sporting a multispoke design

that recalls the lattice-effect

wheels of our 956 Le Mans

prototypes, this 19-inch wheel

celebrates the beauty of wire

wheels used in the golden age

of sports-car racing. Like every

SportDesign wheel, it’s rendered

in modern materials and sizes.

19-inch SportDesign wheels

in black high-gloss finish

with summer tires

An eyecatching black high-gloss

finish lends this classic racing

design a dynamic flare. The black

wheel centers call attention to the

colored Porsche Crest adorning

each 19-inch wheel.

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19-inch Carrera Classic

wheels with summer

performance tires

A modern interpretation of the

classic Porsche 5-spoke motif,

this wheel echoes themes drawn

from our Carrera GT supercar,

with an open design that reveals

(and cools) the powerful brakes

of the 911.

19-inch Carrera S II wheels

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with summer performance

or winter tires

True rolling technology, the

5-spoke, 19-inch Carrera S II

wheel evokes the purposeful

shapes of pure racing wheels.

Five intricate, aerodynamic

spokes project an authentic

sense of functionality.

18-inch Carrera IV wheels

with winter tires

The 5-spoke, 18-inch Carrera IV

wheel is standard equipment on

the 911 Carrera. When fitted with

winter tires, it also provides an

ideal wheel set for dedicated

cold-weather use.

19-inch SportDesign wheels in a black high-gloss finish with summer tires

19-inch Carrera Classic wheels with summer tires

19-inch Carrera S II wheels with summer or winter tires

18-inch Carrera IV wheels with winter tires

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Sport tires

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The Michelin®Pilot® Sport Cup

tire was specially developed and

com prehen sively tested for the 911

model range (Type 997). Originally

designed for competition use, it

offers extremely high levels of dry-

weather grip and a high-precision

steering response. The results:

stable handling and faster lap

times. This capability has been

augmented with excellent control

in damp conditions. However, as

with all high-performance tires, the

low-profile shape can be a bit more

susceptible to hydroplaning.

The Michelin®Pilot®Sport Cup
tire is available in conjunction with the 19-inch
Carrera Sport and the 19-inch Turbo wheel.

911 Carrera

911 Carrera S

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911 Carrera 4

911 Carrera 4S

911 Targa 4

911 Targa 4S

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– Not compatible with vehicle.

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Compatible with optional 5-mm spacers
on front and rear axles.

2

Only in conjunction with 17-mm spacers
on rear axle.

3

Compatible with snow chains if spacers
not fitted.

4

Not compatible with snow chains.

5

Winter tires up to max. 149 mph.

If you are unable to identify the correct wheel
and tire specifications for your Porsche, please
consult your Porsche dealer.

Note: The wheel hub covers shown are not
supplied. All tires fitted are designed exclusively
for Porsche, as indicated by the special Porsche
designation (N0, N1, etc.) on the sidewall. Tires
that do not carry this designation are not
recommended for use on your Porsche.

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Product Wheel dimensions

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[offset (ET) in mm]

Tire specifications

Part no.

19-inch Carrera Sport
wheels with summer
performance tires

19-inch Carrera Sport
wheels with Michelin

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Pilot®Sport Cup tires

19-inch Turbo wheels with
summer performance tires

19-inch SportDesign
wheels with summer
performance tires

Front: 8.5J x 19 ET 55 Front: 235/35 ZR 19 (Y)
Rear: 11.5J x 19 ET 67 Rear: 305/30 ZR 19 (Y)

Front: 8.5J x 19 ET 55 Front: 235/35 ZR 19 (Y)
Rear: 11.5J x 19 ET 50 Rear: 305/30 ZR 19 (Y)

Front: 8.5J x 19 ET 55 Front: 235/35 ZR 19 (Y)
Rear: 11.5J x 19 ET 67 Rear: 305/30 ZR 19 (Y)

Front: 8.5J x 19 ET 55 Front: 235/35 ZR 19 (Y)
Rear: 11.5J x 19 ET 50 Rear: 305/30 ZR 19 (Y)

Front: 8J x 19 ET 57 Front: 235/35 ZR 19 (Y)
Rear: 11J x 19 ET 67 Rear: 295/30 ZR 19 (Y)

Front: 8J x 19 ET 57 Front: 235/35 ZR 19 (Y)
Rear: 11J x 19 ET 51 Rear: 305/30 ZR 19 (Y)

Front: 8J x 19 ET 57 Front: 235/35 ZR 19 (Y)
Rear: 11J x 19 ET 67 Rear: 295/30 ZR 19 (Y)

Front: 8J x 19 ET 57 Front: 235/35 ZR 19 (Y)
Rear: 11J x 19 ET 51 Rear: 305/30 ZR 19 (Y)

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997 044 602 62

997 044 602 80

997 044 602 38

997 044 602 37

997 044 602 47

997 044 602 72

997 044 602 74

19-inch SportDesign
wheels in a black
high-gloss finish with
summer performance tires

Front: 8J x 19 ET 57 Front: 235/35 ZR 19 (Y)
Rear: 11J x 19 ET 67 Rear: 295/30 ZR 19 (Y)

Front: 8J x 19 ET 57 Front: 235/35 ZR 19 (Y)
Rear: 11J x 19 ET 51 Rear: 305/30 ZR 19 (Y)

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Note on the use of winter tires:

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At temperatures below

approximately 45 F (7 C),

summer tires no longer

offer optimal grip. Porsche

recommends the use of winter

tires in this temperature range.

All winter tires approved by

Porsche are identified by an

“N” designation on the sidewall.

911 Carrera

911 Carrera S

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911 Carrera 4

911 Carrera 4S

911 Targa 4

911 Targa 4S

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■ Compatible with vehicle.

– Not compatible with vehicle.

1

Compatible with optional 5-mm spacers
on front and rear axles.

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Only in conjunction with 17-mm spacers
on rear axle.

3

Compatible with snow chains if spacers
not fitted.

4

Not compatible with snow chains.

5

Winter tires up to max. 149 mph.

If you are unable to identify the correct wheel
and tire specifications for your Porsche, please
consult your Porsche dealer.

Note: The wheel hub covers shown are not
supplied. All tires fitted are designed exclusively
for Porsche, as indicated by the special
Porsche designation (N0, N1, etc.) on the
sidewall. Tires that do not carry this designation
are not recommended for use on your Porsche.

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