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The 911 | Contents
The 911
The 911 6
Model range 20 Porsche, Weissach
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
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911
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The 911 | The 911
With the 911, these characteristics Not only is this inner strength built Over forty-five years in the
We don’t believe in fairy tales like the perfect sportscar. are born out of progressive on technological achievements, it making. The 911.
Otherwise, we would have given up work over 45 years ago. engineering above all else. For also comes from the harmonious
example, the engines with direct relationship between design
The 911 range. fuel injection (DFI), the optional and practicality, and between
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK), everyday road use and sports
Other manufacturers can the Porsche Traction Management driving. The 911 Coupé models,
911 Carrera build a sportscar. But what The 911 stirs emotions in many. Emotions that can also be veri- These emotions are evoked by (PTM) active all-wheel drive, or the the 911 Cabriolet models and the
makes a sportscar a 911? Timeless emotions that have been fied. Indeed, with impressive two characteristics: distinctive intuitive Porsche Communication 911 Targa 4 models – the result
experienced by generations since regularity, the 911 is voted‚ ‘best design and inner strength. Management (PCM). of our engineers’ confidence
It may have the classic 1963. sportscar’ in readers’ polls held that they can excel themselves.
exterior design to which by leading motoring magazines.
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 e missions, and out-
standing dynamics. And the
Porsche Communication
Management information
system – for direct, intuitive
control.
In short: a car with inner

strength.
The 911.
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The 911 | The 911
Design icons. Engineering icons.

Yes, it sends shivers down our spine, too.
The engineering of the 911.
Two engines with direct fuel injec- combustion. For the driver, it any interruption in the flow of
tion and power outputs of 345 hp means a distinct rise in power power. In comparison with con
and 385 hp. The optional Porsche and torque, and a distinct fall in ventional manual transmission,
Doppelkupplung (PDK). Porsche fuel consumption and emissions. PDK achieves a considerably
Communication Management with It has been possible to reduce faster rate of acceleration for the
touchscreen and, on request, a CO2 emissions by up to 15 % com- same rate of fuel consumption.
voice control system. All progres- pared with the previous model. When compared with the previous
sive technologies. It would be so automatic transmission, it pro-
easy just to sum up the meaning Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK, vides significantly more driving 911 Carrera
of inner strength. We, however, p. 55), available as an option, is pleasure thanks to improved
prefer to get to the root of it. based on a development that responsiveness and thus greater
helped Porsche racing cars in the agility – with the same degree
All of the 911 Carrera and Targa 4 1980s to cause a sensation on of comfort at a reduced rate of
models have direct fuel injection racetracks around the world. fuel consumption.
(DFI, p. 40). So how does this
compare with standard fuel PDK, with both a manual gearshift In combination with the Sport
injection? The fuel/air mixture and an automatic mode, has Chrono Package Plus (p. 74), PDK
is prepared entirely in the com seven gears at its disposal. It is has a choice of two additional
bustion chamber after having like having two gearboxes in one functions: ‘Launch Control’ for
been metered and injected direct- and, as the name suggests, two optimum acceleration from a
ly, with millisecond precision. clutches. Whenever a particular standing start, and a ‘motorsport-
gear is engaged, the next gear derived gearshift strategy’
From a technical perspective, is always preselected. Gearshifts bringing gearshift characteristics
this means an accurate fuel/air therefore take place within straight from the racetrack.
mixture and therefore optimum hundredths of a second, without
911 Carrera

The 911 | The 911
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.
For all its advanced technologies,

one thing cannot be denied:
The inner strength of the
911 is what makes this 911 the
911 Carrera
best 911 of all time.

The 911 | The 911
911 Carrera 4 911 Carrera 4
As with the modified exterior 18-inch wheels and S models with

Character traits cannot be changed. mirrors which provide an even the 3.8-litre engine have 19-inch
But they can be reinforced. better rearward view. wheels.
The design of the 911. The rear end follows the design Specific to the all-wheel drive
cues of the front. The imposing variants is the 44 mm wider
LED taillights are drawn right stance at the rear and the taillight
Every element fulfils a function. cooling power and give the 911 a above the outer air intakes for into the wing and taper off to the strip, which, as a striking design
From this principle, the 911 draws sporty and dynamic appearance. an imposing look. The optional outside. Unmistakable – especially feature, lends even more impact
its inner strength. The logical dynamic cornering lights have a at night. The stainless steel tail- to the rear end.
consequence of this is the Bi-Xenon headlights are fitted swivelling module for the dipped pipes, designed as twin tailpipes
911 Carrera’s very low drag as standard on all 911 models. beams – visible engineering for on the S model range, are integrat- In every respect, the design is
coefficient of 0.29. The indicators and LED daytime improved visibility. ed seamlessly. Another important unmistakably 911 – because
running lights, and position lights aesthetic contribution is the wheel its form follows function. And all
The large air intakes on the front are harmoniously integrated into design. Models with the 3.6-litre the while it maintains its unique
end provide highly effective the separate front light units engine are fitted as standard with appeal.

Model range
What’s the effect of inner

Porsche, Weissach 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, strength? It makes it
911 Carrera, possible to constantly seek
911 Targa 4S 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.
But they all share the

same heritage.
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Model range

The 911 | Model range
Inner strength defines character itself. And for a driver’s individual These are all very different
The 911 has always had character. and manifests itself in various requirements of a sportscar. requirements, and, as we said
Which one is up to you. ways. before, highly individual.
For one driver, it’s about purity It is our pledge to meet them.
The 911 models. Just like the 911 model range. of design and lightweight con-
The models all exemplify our ideal struction – traditional sportscar And has been for over 45 years.
of a sportscar – the marriage of characteristics. For another, per-
The 911 Carrera. The 911 Carrera Cabriolet. The 911 Targa 4. contrasts: sportiness and comfort; formance is paramount. Others
The 911 Carrera S. The 911 Carrera S Cabriolet. The 911 Targa 4S. functionality and design; tradition like nothing better than open-top
The 911 Carrera 4. The 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet. and innovation. driving – in classic sportscar
The 911 Carrera 4S. The 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet. style with a 911 Cabriolet, or in
These are the foundation pillars a supremely individual way in
of the 911. Each model stands for a 911 Targa 4.

911 Carrera 911 Carrera
The six-speed manual sport closed-type design. The front and

How often in life have you wanted to change something about t ransmission with self-adjusting rear brake discs have a diameter
yourself intrinsically and yet also stay the same? clutch, fitted as standard, of 330 mm for impressive braking
ensures that the correct ratio is performance.
The 911 Carrera. always at hand.
Other safety features include
Sporty and imposing describes enhanced Porsche Stability
Efficiency, power and sportiness. The power is provided by a at 4,400 rpm. All this with a 9 % the two single tailpipes. Just like Management (PSM, p. 70) and
These virtues are the basis of 3.6-litre 6-cylinder boxer engine, reduction in CO2 emissions and a the typical Porsche sound. Bi-Xenon headlights.
the traditional sportscar, and are positioned low down in the rear 6 % reduction in fuel consumption
the essence of the 911 Carrera. of the chassis. As usual. in conjunction with the manual 18-inch Carrera IV wheels are Efficiency, power, sportiness.
gearbox. Compelling figures. fitted as standard. The black, Three virtues that distinguish
In terms of efficiency, its engine With this power unit, the Just like these: 0 to 100 km/h four-piston aluminium monobloc the 911 Carrera. Intrinsically.
has direct fuel injection (DFI, 911 Carrera is now able to deliver (62 mph) in 4.9 seconds and a top calipers of the brake system are
p. 40). 254 kW (345 hp) at 6,500 rpm speed of 289 km/h (180 mph). extremely rigid thanks to their
and a maximum torque of 390 Nm

911 Carrera S 911 Carrera S
Additionally, the sound produced Perfect road holding is assured However, along with all these
It’s not only heritage that defines character. by the two stainless steel by the Porsche Active Suspension sporting features, this remains
Values do, too. twin tailpipes is characteristic. Management (PASM, p. 72) and a practical everyday sportscar.
Characteristically Porsche. the 10-mm lowered suspension. As evidenced by the Porsche
The 911 Carrera S. Communication Management
The four-piston aluminium mono- For those who appreciate more (PCM, p. 100) and the optional
bloc calipers have a striking red uncompromising qualities, the dynamic cornering lights.
As far as the 911 Carrera S is 6,500 rpm. Maximum torque: p. 55), which improves accele painted finish and the generously PASM sports suspension with a
concerned, the driver can take 420 Nm at 4,400 rpm. ration values further still: dimensioned brake discs make for 20-mm reduction in ride height To sum it up, the inner strength
this quite literally. This is where 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in outstanding deceleration. These and a mechanically locking rear of the 911 Carrera S does not
performance is paramount. The Values that are impressive in 4.5 seconds. complement the 19-inch Carrera S differential is available as an only manifest itself in pure
car’s performance values are a themselves: 0 to 100 km/h II wheels with their sporty design. option whichever gearbox you performance values. Not only,
testament to its inner strength: (62 mph) in 4.7 seconds. And if you combine PDK with choose. indeed, but also.
a 3.8-litre engine with direct Top speed isn’t reached until the optional Sport Chrono The Porsche Ceramic Composite
fuel injection (DFI, p. 40). Power 302 km/h (187 mph). Also Package Plus (p. 74), the sprint Brake (PCCB, p. 88) is also
output: 283 kW (385 hp) at available as an option is the from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) offered as an option.
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK, takes just 4.3 seconds.

911 Carrera 4 911 Carrera 4S
In terms of measurable values: On to the internal values: The 911 Carrera 4 models

How do you combine safety and dynamics? therefore deliver improvements
With inner strength, for instance. The performance of the Both models are equipped with in both safety and dynamics.
911 Carrera 4 with the 3.6-litre Porsche Traction Management However, this is no surprise to
The 911 Carrera 4 models. engine is 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) (PTM, p. 62) active all-wheel their drivers, who see them
in 5.0 seconds with a top speed drive. PTM has been optimised as an indication of their inner
of 284 km/h (177 mph). for outstanding driving dynamics, strength.
Outstanding driving dynamics and By the wider rear track – 32 mm rear panel and the side skirts which are also underpinned
traction are what the all-wheel more in Carrera 4S models – and provide improved protection The 911 Carrera 4S completes by the mechanically locking
drive variants of the 911 have to the wider rear tyres. Also, by their against stone impact. the 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) rear d ifferential. In addition,
offer above all else. And they’re titanium-coloured front air intake sprint in just 4.7 seconds and the t raction offered by PTM
instantly recognisable. By their grilles and slats, and seamless reaches a maximum speed of represents a significant safety
wider body – an extra 44 mm at taillight strip. Painted in black for 297 km/h (185 mph). feature – especially in wet and
the rear wings. contrast, the trims on the lower snowy conditions.

911 Carrera Cabriolet 911 Carrera S Cabriolet
The same applies where safety is The optional seat ventilation Incidentally, the 911 Cabriolet
It’s what we give every 911 Cabriolet: openness to enthusiasm. concerned (p. 80). All 911 models provides added comfort models are Cabriolets in the
are equipped as standard with for open-top driving on those t raditional sense: they have a
The 911 Carrera Cabriolet models. full-size driver’s and passenger’s particularly hot days. fabric hood. This saves on weight
airbags and the Porsche Side in just the right place – for that
Impact Protection System (POSIP, low centre of gravity typical of a
p. 93). On Cabriolet models, these sportscar, and for reduced fuel
Irresistible appeal. This has always Technically, these models emulate Offering uncompromising sports are complemented by an effective consumption. Further refinements
been a driving force in the the performance of their closed- performance to 911 standards, roll-over protection system (p. 93). to provide that irresistible appeal,
development of the 911. There is top counterparts. With a 3.6-litre no less. even in bad weather.
nowhere better to experience it or 3.8-litre power unit and two
than during an involving Sunday or four-wheel drive, including
drive in an open-top 911. This is Porsche Traction Management
why every 911 Carrera model is (PTM, p. 62).
also offered in Cabriolet form.

Hood. The interior hoodlining is made

from a heat-insulating and sound-
Here’s one consolation for anyone proofing fabric. Noise levels
forced to close their hood on a are therefore almost as low as in
rainy day: you’re still driving a 911. the Coupé models, even at high
speeds. So, you hardly hear
The hood system of the anything at all – apart from the
911 Cabriolet models is both light- distinctive Porsche sound, of
weight and robust. The roof frame course.
also has a lightweight structure.
The glass rear window is scratch
Wind deflector
resistant and electrically heated Wind deflector.
– for excellent rearward visibility.
An integral rain channel along The detachable wind deflector is
the edge of the hood removes fitted as standard. It was specially
standing water to prevent dripping developed in the wind tunnel for
when the doors are opened. practically draught-free driving
and minimal wind noise. When
Operation of the hood is fully folded, it can be stowed in the
electric, using a button on the luggage compartment with room
centre console or via the key to spare.
remote.
Hardtop
The hood has a concertina folding Hardtop.
action, ensuring optimum protec-
tion for the interior surface of Optional equipment includes a
the lining. It opens and closes in tough and lightweight aluminium
approximately 20 seconds from hardtop, which is also easy to fit.
start to finish and can be operated The inside is lined with a sound-
when the vehicle is travelling proofing fabric which is matched
at speeds of up to 50 km/h to the interior of the vehicle.
(30 mph).

911 Targa 4 911 Targa 4S
The electrically operated glass For an unmistakable silhouette.

Remember what your mother told you. roof is fully integrated into the The rear section is accentuated
You should see something of the world. And keep out of draughts. body and gives a sensation of by the striking taillight strip.
infinite width – open or closed.
The 911 Targa 4 models. Despite the large glass areas, So the 911 Targa 4 models
body rigidity is extremely high and combine design and comfort with
loading comfort is increased unsurpassed performance. For
Coupé or Cabriolet? We answered 6,500 rpm and a maximum torque Traction Management (PTM, p. 62) thanks to the opening glass rear a unique driving experience – as
this question back in 1965: both. of 390 Nm at 4,400 rpm. The four-wheel drive system fitted as screen. they have since 1965.
The result: the 911 Targa. Since engine of the 911 Targa 4S, standard. Like the 911 Carrera 4
then we’ve refined it continuously. with 3.8 litres, delivers 283 kW models, the body is 44 mm wider A complete decor strip of ano-
And it’s become even more com- (385 hp) at 6,500 rpm. The at the back. For an even more dized and polished aluminium
fortable and even more dynamic. maximum torque of 420 Nm is sporting appearance and better emphasises the elegant lines
available even at 4,400 rpm. driving dynamics. The wider rear of the roof. It describes a tight
For example, take the drive: the track and wider tyres allow even arc from the A-pillar back to the
3.6-litre engine of the 911 Targa 4 More traction and more fun – in better transverse acceleration in rear quarter windows with their
delivers 254 kW (345 hp) at any weather – from the Porsche corners. characteristic pointed style.

Glass roof open
911 Targa 4 Tailgate open
Roof concept. Simply press the switch in the cold weather and on long or heat loss at low external key. An electric closing aid driving dynamics with function
centre console. The glass roof journeys. temperatures. ensures comfortable closing. and design so superbly.
Even with the roof closed: the lowers. Now it can be moved
view upwards is unlimited. Just back into any position you want. The glass roof is made of tinted The glass rear screen can be In brief: the 911 Targa 4 models
like the possibilities offered by the The automatically extending wind laminated safety glass. Combined opened for easier loading of have a special place thanks to
glass roof on the 911 Targa 4 deflector reduces air turbulence with the electrically extending luggage into the rear. It is opened the combination of a unique roof
models. Because you decide how and wind noise. So you can enjoy extra sunblind, it offers good either from the inside or by concept and active all-wheel drive.
open you want to drive. At any open-top driving even in damp or protection against strong sunlight remote control from the vehicle Almost no other vehicle combines
speed.

Engine
First, the good news: the

Porsche, Weissach 911 Carrera 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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Engine

The 911 | Engine
3.8-litre boxer engine
The spray and cone angles have At up to 3,200 rpm, the engine more output along with enhanced
Why it always pays been optimised for torque, power operates with dual injection; at engine efficiency. It has been
to take the direct route. output, fuel consumption and up to 2,500 rpm, it even works possible to reduce CO2 emissions
emissions by enabling a homoge- with triple injection. The required by up to 15 % compared with the
The engine of the 911. neous distribution of the air/fuel volume of fuel is distributed previous model.
mixture, and, therefore, effective between two or three sequential
combustion. With direct injection, injections, respectively – for faster Injection is regulated by the
All 911 models feature direct fuel are outstanding performance and Direct fuel injection (DFI). the EMS SDI 3.1 engine control heating of the catalytic converters electronic engine management
injection (DFI). The 3.6-litre surprisingly low fuel consumption regulates injection timing individu- after a cold start and for greater system. The exhaust gas cleaning
horizontally-opposed engine and emission values. All made With millisecond precision, DFI ally for each cylinder as well as torque in the upper load range. system ensures that emissions
generates 254 kW (345 hp), and possible thanks to DFI, VarioCam injects fuel at up to 120 bar the injection rate for each cylinder remain well below even the
the 3.8-litre version has an output Plus, a lightweight construction, directly into the combustion bank. This optimises the combus- DFI improves the internal cooling strict limits of the Euro 5 emission
of 283 kW (385 hp). The results low friction and a number of chamber by means of electro tion process and fuel economy. A of the combustion chamber by standard, thus helping to protect
detailed technical solutions. magnetically actuated injection hot-film air mass meter takes care having the mixture prepared the environment.
valves. of the airflow, so that the combus- directly in the cylinder. This allows
tion chambers contain exactly the for a higher compression ratio
right mixture at all times. (12.5:1) which helps to deliver

The 911 | Engine
22
340 500
320
23
300 460
280
20 260
254 kW (345 hp)
420
390 Nm
240
220 380
21
Torque (Nm)
Power (kW)
200
180 340
29
160
140 300
31 120
2 100 260
24 25 80
60 220
10 40
28 20 180
11 0
13 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 5500 6000 6500 7000 7500
Engine speed (rpm)

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911 Carrera/911 Targa 4: 390 Nm at 4,400 rpm, 254 kW (345 hp) at 6,500 rpm
7
9 8 12 16
340 500
320
5 300 283 kW (385 hp) 460
6 280 420 Nm
18
260 420
3 27 240
220 380
17
Torque (Nm)
4
Power (kW)
200
30 19
180 340
160
140 300
120
100 260
80
60 220
14 40
26 20 180
0
1 Engine cross-section: 3.8-litre boxer engine 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 5500 6000 6500 7000 7500
Engine speed (rpm)
911 Carrera S/911 Targa 4S: 420 Nm at 4,400 rpm, 283 kW (385 hp) at 6,500 rpm
1. High-pressure pump 6. Switch tappet with 10. Combustion chamber with 16. Power steering pump 23. Intake manifold with 28. Coolant jacket
2. High-pressure injector integrated valve Alusil cylinder liner surface 17. Vibration damper integrated sound chamber 29. Crankcase breather
3. Ignition rod module clearance compensation 11. Forged aluminium piston 18. Alternator pulley 24. Electronically controlled 30. Timing chain
4. Camshaft controller 7. Intake camshaft 12. Forged connecting rod 19. Hydraulic belt tensioner throttle valve 31. Starter
5. Valve lift adjustment 8. Intake valves 13. Crankshaft 20. Resonance valve 25. Oil filter
switch valve 9. Valve spring 14. Water pump 21. Distribution pipe 26. Thermostat
15. Air-conditioning compressor 22. Selective resonator 27. Evacuating pump

The 911 | Engine
911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet
VarioCam Plus System. This two-in-one engine concept To improve throttle response Lightweight construction. fully integrating the camshaft
seamlessly adapts in response during the warm-up phase, bearings into the cylinder heads.
VarioCam Plus combines variable to driver input. The result: instant VarioCam Plus selects high valve The advantages of an alloy engine
valve timing with two-stage lift acceleration and extremely lifts with retarded valve timing. are its low weight and reduced Fuel economy has been further
on the inlet side. This results in smooth running. In the middle and low load ranges, fuel consumption. improved by the effectively
smoother running, better fuel low valve lifts with advanced designed oil supply system and
economy and lower exhaust The variation in intake timing is timing reduce fuel consumption The intelligent engine design saves the low mechanical friction of
emissions. As well as greater top- steplessly controlled by means and exhaust emissions. High even more weight, for example, by the engine.
end power and low-end torque. of an electro-hydraulic rotary valve lifts generate high torques
vane adjuster at the head of the and maximum output.
corresponding camshaft.

The 911 | Engine
lubricating points inside the efficient cross-flow cooling

engine as and when required. system, as used in motorsport,
This means that the oil pump does where each engine cylinder is
not work so hard when there is uniformly supplied with coolant.
less demand for lubrication. The
main benefit of an on-demand In the 3.8-litre engine, the higher
oil supply system is optimum output demands a corresponding
efficiency, which ensures low increase in cooling. The solution
fuel consumption and reduced is a more powerful coolant pump
exhaust emissions. and a more efficient oil/coolant
heat exchanger expanded by two
Single-jet spray nozzles cool the additional fins.
piston crowns with oil from the
main lubrication circuit – another
detailed solution that helps to Ignition.
reduce the thermal load on the
engine. The ignition system is designed
for static high-voltage distribution.
For the engine, all of these de- Individual ignition coils on each
tailed solutions mean a consistent of the spark plugs ensure perfect
supply of oil regardless of gravi ignition every time.
tational loads, even in the most
demanding track conditions.
911 Carrera 4
Integrated dry-sump The oil reservoir is located inside To prevent foaming, the oil is clearance compensation remains
lubrication. the engine, making an external channelled through cylinders fully functional – a condition that Engine cooling system.
tank unnecessary. Four oil pumps known as swirlpots. In this way, is crucial to the power and emis-
The purpose of integrated dry- remove the oil from the cylinder optimum lubrication is guaranteed sion characteristics of the engine. DFI and VarioCam Plus enable
sump lubrication is to guarantee a heads directly into the oil sump. A at all times and the oil pressure is a tremendous amount of power
reliable oil supply while reducing fifth pump in the oil sump directly always maintained at the neces- To reduce power losses and in- to be produced with reduced
engine temperatures, even in supplies the lubricating points in sary level in order to ensure, for crease efficiency, an electronically emissions, fuel consumption and
sportily driven cars. the engine. example, that hydraulic valve controlled oil pump supplies the noise. The same applies to our

The 911 | Engine
911 Carrera S with sports exhaust 911 Carrera S exhaust system
Air intake system. Benefits of this include higher The entire intake system is made Exhaust system. Thanks to advances in emissions In addition, a sports exhaust
torque at low engine speeds and from lightweight plastic. The technology, they are able to meet system is available as an option
All models have a two-stage a flatter torque curve. air-filter housing of the 3.8-litre The stainless steel exhaust system strict emission standards, such (p. 48, 150). This can be activated
resonance intake system, which engine has a variable geometry comprises two independent as Euro 5 in Europe and LEV II in as desired using a button on the
uses the vibration of the air as that brings added character to and separate exhaust tracts. Its the USA. centre console.
it passes through the intake the engine sound which becomes catalytic converters are highly
manifold to increase the intake much more aggressive at higher temperature-resistant and heat Using stereo lambda control, two
volume. The system can adjust rpm. up rapidly for effective emissions sensors continuously monitor the
to engine speed. reduction. exhaust gas composition for each
exhaust tract. A further sensor
monitors the efficiency of the
catalytic converters.*
* Not in markets with leaded fuel.

The 911 | Engine
Input data Regulation/control of
Engine speed (from crankshaft) Ignition
Inlet camshaft phase angle Direct fuel injection
Electronic Engine Management

Engine load Idling via throttle valve
and ignition
Throttle-valve angle
Heating of lambda sensors
Lambda sensor signals
Fuel pumps controlled on-demand
EMS SDI 3.1

Knock sensor signals
Fuel-tank venting
Temperatures – Coolant
– Intake air Camshaft position
– Engine oil
– Air in engine compartment Valve lift switchover
– Ambient air (VarioCam Plus)
Pressures – Engine oil Engine fan

– Fuel
– Ambient air Starter
Vehicle speed Oil pressure, fully variable oil pump
Air-conditioning settings Fuel pressure
Accelerator pedal Throttle valve

911 Targa 4S
high engine speeds and loads. Servicing. compensation makes valve clear-
CAN interface with driving dynamics control, transmission control, immobiliser, instrument cluster, climate control, The on-board diagnostics, which ance adjustment unnecessary.
Sport button, Sport Plus button, sports exhaust system button, diagnostics, etc.
are compliant with European Every Porsche is designed with The drive chains on the camshafts
standards, ensure timely detection longevity in mind and the 911 do not require servicing. With
Engine management system. Stability Management (PSM), Another important function of the of any faults and defects that is no different. The alternator, the sole exception of the spark
which comes as standard. system is cylinder-specific knock may occur in the exhaust and fuel power-steering pump and the plugs, the ignition system is also
The EMS SDI 3.1 engine manage- Moreover, it regulates all engine- control. Since the six cylinders systems and notify the driver air-conditioning compressor are maintenance-free. This all adds
ment system ensures optimum related functions and assemblies never all work under exactly immediately. This also prevents all driven by a single self-adjusting up to long maintenance intervals
engine performance at all times. (see diagram). The results: the same conditions, they are increased pollutant emissions and belt. Hydraulic valve clearance which are guaranteed by warranty:
optimum fuel economy, emissions, monitored individually by the unnecessary fuel consumption. two years, unlimited mileage.
In particular, it controls the and performance in all driving knock control. The ignition point
position of the electronic throttle situations. is shifted individually, as and when
valve (ETV) – a prerequisite for necessary to prevent damage
compatibility with the Porsche to the cylinders and pistons at

Transmission
Cause and effect. And

Porsche, Weissach 911 Carrera 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
power.
The same goes for Porsche

Traction Management
(PTM). It reacts to the
driving situation at lightning
speed.
The cause: advanced

engineering. The effect:
unsurpassed.
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Transmission

The 911 | Transmission
As if one clutch didn’t deliver enough performance already.
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK).
The optional Porsche Doppel PDK is like having two gearboxes second clutch. During a gear
kupplung (PDK), with both manual in one and thus requires two change, a conventional shift no
gearshift and an automatic mode, clutches – designed as a double longer takes place. Instead,
enables smooth gear changes wet clutch transmission. one clutch simply opens and the
with no interruption in the flow of other closes at the same time.
power. This results in significantly This double clutch provides Gear changes therefore take
faster acceleration and lower fuel an alternating, non-positive place within a few hundredths of
consumption, without having connection between the gearbox a second.
to sacrifice the ease of automatic and the engine by means of
transmission. two separate input shafts (input Clutch 1 controls the odd gears
shaft 1 is nested inside the (1, 3, 5, 7) and reverse. Clutch 2
In total, PDK has seven gears at h ollowed-out input shaft 2). controls the even gears (2, 4, 6).
its disposal. Gears 1 to 6 have
a sports ratio and top speed is The flow of power from the engine
reached in 6th gear. The 7th gear is only ever transmitted through
has a long ratio and reduces one clutch at a time, while the
fuel consumption even further. next gear is preselected by the
911 Carrera Cabriolet

4 6 2 1 3 5 Multi-plate clutch 1
R 7
Multi-plate clutch 2
Rear wheel
6 7
4 5
2 3
R 1
All-wheel drive models
Engine
Front axle
Differential
Rear wheel
Semi-gearbox 2 Semi-gearbox 1
(2nd, 4th, (1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th,
6th gear) R gear)
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) PDK function diagram
How Porsche Doppelkupplung The torque is now transmitted power is transmitted to the Driving feels even sportier and This, along with the long-ratioed With the optional Sport Chrono
(PDK) works. through the d
ifferential to the wheels. more dynamic, and agility is 7th gear, helps to achieve reduced Package Plus, PDK is enhanced
rear axle or, in the all-wheel drive increased. Depending on the fuel consumption and emission by the ‘Launch Control’ and
The crankshaft transmits engine variants of the 911, the front and The gear which is engaged is dis- gearshift programme, the gear figures comparable with those of ‘motorsport-derived gearshift
torque to the dual-mass flywheel rear axles. played on the instrument cluster. change is optimised for comfort a manual gearbox. In conjunction strategy’ functions (p. 74). In
which is then channelled through PDK has distinct benefits. The or for sporty handling. with the engines featuring direct essence, PDK combines sporti-
the clutch housing and onto the At this stage, PDK has already very rapid gearshifts, with no fuel injection (DFI), it has been pos ness with efficiency and comfort.
multi-plate clutches, or to be more preselected the next gear. Engine interruption in the flow of power, The compact dimensions of the sible to reduce fuel consumption
precise, the outer disc carrier. torque is already acting on the produce faster acceleration. gearbox reduce rotational masses by up to 13 % and CO2 emissions What could be more appropriate
other outer disc carrier and, in which means a more direct engine by up to 15 % (compared with the to a Porsche 911?
Under oil pressure, clutch 1 closes response to a gear change signal, response, and the system is more previous model).
and forms a frictional connection the overlap shift is initiated, i.e. lightweight.
with input shaft 1. as clutch 1 opens, clutch 2 closes.
The non-positive connection with
input shaft 2 is established, and

Three-spoke sports steering One press with the thumb and Gear selector for Porsche paddles on the three-spoke sports change gear manually using the
wheel with gearshift switches. PDK shifts up. One pull with Doppelkupplung (PDK). steering wheel – press forwards paddles on the steering wheel.
the index finger and PDK shifts to shift up, pull backwards to shift
In conjunction with the optional down. Either the right or left The gear selector for PDK is down.
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK), hand can be used. ergonomic and designed for high
the standard three-spoke functionality, enabling you to Even if the gear selector is set
sports steering wheel features change gear manually. The control to automatic mode, you can still
two ergonomic switches. concept mirrors the logic of the

911 Carrera S Cabriolet
Hill-start assist. The system automatically detects backwards. This brake pressure
Inner strength alone is not enough. that the vehicle has been braked is reduced once sufficient revs
It somehow needs to be put to use. Hill-start assist comes as to a halt on an incline. Provided have been generated by the
standard for manual and Porsche a gear is engaged, the brake driver depressing the accelerator
Six-speed manual gearbox. Doppelkupplung (PDK) transmis- pressure is maintained at all pedal (or, in the case of manual
sions. It assists the driver in four wheels for approximately transmission, the accelerator
making a comfortable, smooth 2 seconds once the footbrake is pedal is depressed and the clutch
Accurate and involving: the The gear lever throw is short and In addition, all 911 models have and roll-free start on an incline. released. The vehicle is therefore is released).
six-speed manual gearbox is the precise, enabling a rapid gearshift a self-adjusting clutch. In compa temporarily prevented from rolling
link to each and every gear. The action and positive response. An rison with conventional clutches,
cable-operated gearshift unit is optional short shifter is available this reduces by up to 50 % the
designed for optimum progression from Porsche Exclusive. added release loads that normally
through the gears and the gear occur as the clutch begins to
lever is insulated from the engine wear.
and gearbox.

In comparison with a viscous ever receive as much drive force Mechanically locking
multi-plate clutch, where clutch as is necessary to prevent lateral rear differential.
regulation is not initiated until instability. On uneven surfaces,
there is a difference in speed the rear differential fitted A mechanically locking rear
between the front and rear axles, as standard to all-wheel drive d ifferential is standard in the
the electronically controlled models, in combination with 911 all-wheel drive variants
multi-plate clutch responds much ABD, also improves traction. and is available as an option
more rapidly. Through continuous for all other 911 models in
monitoring of the driving con In this way, PTM, in conjunction conjunction with 19-inch wheels.
ditions, the electronics are able to with Porsche Stability Manage-
respond to a variety of situations. ment (PSM, p. 70), ensures that It further enhances traction at the
Sensors check, among other the perfect distribution of drive driven rear axle on uneven roads
variables, the rotation speeds of is achieved every time. and when accelerating out of
all four wheels, the longitudinal tight bends. This is accomplished
and lateral acceleration of the PTM really comes into its own by the damping of load-change
vehicle, and the steering angle. in the wet or in ice and snow. reactions during fast cornering.
By evaluating the sensor data, In these conditions, the car’s
At one time, bends would bow before the landscape. the system can quickly adjust acceleration capability is simply
Now they bow before engineering. the distribution of drive force to breathtaking.
the front axle in order to achieve
Porsche Traction Management (PTM). optimum balance. If the rear The result: a high level of safety
wheels threaten to spin under and outstanding performance.
acceleration, a greater proportion Put to use in the most intelligent
In a 911, engine power is not the Traction Management (PTM), Featured as standard in of drive force is sent forwards way.
only priority. There is always the comprising permanent all-wheel 911 Carrera 4 and 911 Targa 4 by a more powerful engagement
question of how this power can drive with an electronically models with all-wheel drive, of the multi-plate clutch. At the
be effectively and consistently controlled multi-plate clutch, an the force between the front and same time, ASR prevents the
delivered to the road. One solution automatic brake differential (ABD) rear axle is distributed actively rear wheels from spinning. When
to this is all-wheel drive. An even and anti-slip regulation (ASR). by an electronically controlled cornering, the front wheels only
better one is active Porsche multi-plate clutch.

10
6
12
14
4
3
8
5
11
13
15
1
1. Radiator module, left 6. Intake manifold 11. Oil filler pipe

2. Radiator module, right 7. Coolant expansion tank 12. Air filter
3. Gear selector 8. Electronically controlled 13. Front silencer/
4. Coolant line throttle valve centre silencer
5. 7-speed Porsche 9. Rear silencer, left 14. Oil filter
Doppelkupplung (PDK) 10. Rear silencer, right 15. Alternator

Chassis
Inner strength means

Porsche, Weissach 911 Carrera 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.
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Chassis

The 911 | Chassis
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
911 Carrera S front axle
and vibrations are also kept to a
minimum.
Steering.
911 Carrera 4
The power steering is sensitive
and precise, providing excellent
To steer a true course, you sometimes have to be able contact with the road and minimal
to take the rough with the smooth. steering effort by sportscar
911 Carrera S rear axle
standards. It offers steering
The axles. p recision comparable with a of the wheel at high speed is
racecar – even on those relaxing reduced, with no loss of agility
drives. or feedback.
Standard suspension. The benefits on the road are Stable, Agile) for exceptional
precision wheel guidance, excel- driving dynamics. The axle A special feature is the variable When the steering wheel is turned
The front axle is equipped with lent straight-line stability and kinematics significantly reduce steering ratio. Around the straight harder, the ratio becomes more
McPherson strut suspension and superior handling characteristics. the compression of the vehicle’s ahead position, such as during direct, allowing for easier corner-
the wheels are located using a suspension under acceleration. motorway driving, the ratio is less ing and parking. The car has
high-precision arrangement of The rear axle has a race-derived Lightweight spring struts with direct. The risk of losing control a turning circle of just 10.9 m.
longitudinal and transverse links multi-link suspension, following aluminium dampers on the rear
and reinforced wheel bearings. the LSA concept (Lightweight, axle help to maximise handling
agility.

The 911 | Chassis
Oversteer without PSM Oversteer with PSM

Vehicle yaw/ Correction to
vehicle course
course deviation deviation and
stabilisation
Understeer without PSM Understeer with PSM

Vehicle yaw/ Correction to
vehicle course
course deviation deviation and
stabilisation
the PSM intervention threshold is If the driver suddenly releases If you want a purely active driving
A strong character knows when to take a back seat. raised to enable greater driver the accelerator pedal, PSM experience, you always have the
involvement – particularly at automatically readies the braking option to deactivate PSM. It is
Porsche Stability Management (PSM). speeds of up to approximately system. With the braking system automatically reactivated, for
70 km/h (45 mph). having been precharged, the your safety, if either of the front
brake pads are already in light wheels (in sport mode, both of
The integrated ABS shortens the contact with the brake discs. the front wheels) requires ABS
PSM is an automatic control direction of motion. If this Under acceleration on wet or low- braking distance even further Maximum braking power is there- assistance. The ABD function,
system for providing stability direction deviates from the grip road surfaces, PSM improves and the braking inputs are smooth fore achieved much sooner. however, remains active at all
at the limits of dynamic driving desired course, PSM initiates traction using the ABD (automatic and precise, thereby enhancing times.
performance, and is a standard braking interventions targeted brake differential) and ASR (anti- comfort. When sudden braking is detected
feature of every 911. Sensors at individual wheels – recog slip regulation) functions. The – i.e. if the pressure on the brake In conclusion, PSM offers a high
work continuously to monitor the nisable by the flashing indicator control interventions are smooth An enhanced PSM system is pedal exceeds a predefined level level of driving stability and
driving direction, speed, yaw light in the cockpit – in order to and precise, giving an agile characterised by two additional – the brake assist function uses safety – and typical Porsche
velocity and lateral acceleration stabilise the vehicle. response. When ‘Sport’ mode is functions: the precharging of the the PSM hydraulics to apply agility at the same time.
of the car. Using this infor selected on the optional Sport brake system, and brake assist. maximum brake pressure to all
mation, PSM computes the actual Chrono Package Plus (p. 74), four wheels.

The 911 | Chassis
Two different modes.

One driving feel: 911.
Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM).
The electronic adjustment of conventional chassis. Depending In ‘Sport’ mode, the suspension is
Rebound in ‘Normal’ mode – Rebound in ‘Sport’ mode –
the suspension system actively on the mode selected, therefore, set to a harder damper rating. On working piston and bypass, working piston only, sporty-hard
sporty-comfortable tuning tuning
and continuously regulates the PASM is sportier or more comfort- uneven roads, PASM immediately
damping force for each wheel able than the standard chassis of switches to a softer rating within
according to the road conditions models with the 3.6-litre engine. the ‘Sport’ setup range, thereby
and driving style. In addition, The PASM control unit evaluates improving contact between the
the suspension is 10 mm lower. the driving conditions and modi- wheels and the road. When the
PASM is fitted as standard in the fies the damping force on each road surface improves, PASM
S models and is optional for of the wheels in accordance with automatically reverts to the
models with the 3.6-litre engine. the selected mode. original, harder rating.
Compression in ‘Normal’ mode – Compression in ’Sport’ mode –
working piston and bypass, working piston only, sporty-hard
At the push of a button, the driver Sensors monitor the movement If ‘Normal’ mode is selected and sporty-comfortable tuning tuning
can select between two different of the vehicle body, for example, the driver’s style becomes more
modes: ‘Normal’ which is a blend under heavy acceleration and assertive, PASM automatically
of performance and comfort, braking or on uneven roads. The switches to a harder rating PASM sports chassis with 3.6-litre engine models, and The mechanically locking rear
and ‘Sport’ where the setup is control unit tunes the dampers within the ‘Normal’ setup range. mechanically locking rear 10 mm lower than the PASM differential further enhances the
much firmer. The two setup to the optimum hardness for the Damping becomes harder, and differential. suspension of the S models. The traction of the driven rear wheels
modes overlap slightly and so selected mode to reduce roll driving stability and road safety springs are harder and shorter, on uneven roads and, for example,
the balance between comfortable and pitch, and increase contact are increased. The PASM sports chassis is and the lateral stabilisers on the when accelerating out of tight
and uncompromisingly sporty is between each individual wheel available as an option for Coupé front and rear axle are stiffer. In bends. Road holding at the limits
struck more effectively than with a and the road. models and only in conjunction combination with PASM, it offers of performance is even more
with 19-inch wheels. greater comfort than that of a p redictable. The car holds its
conventional sports suspension. course better and so PSM inter-
The body is 20 mm lower than venes less often.
the standard suspension of the

The 911 | Chassis
(%)
(as percentage of maximum)
Throttle response
in ‘Sport’ mode
Throttle
response in
Torque
‘Normal’ mode
Both sets of characteristics

are dependent on engine
speed.
Pedal travel (%)
Sport Chrono stop timer Comparison of the ETV characteristic curve in

‘Normal’ mode and ‘Sport’ mode
map relates the pedal angle in the rev range. The shift times are For maximum dexterity, PSM can
footwell to a much wider angle shorter, the gear changes sportier. be set to standby while the car is
of opening on the throttle valve. At low rates of deceleration – still in ‘Sport’ mode. For safety, it
Throttle response is significantly even with high engine speeds – is set to intervene automatically
more immediate, and in the the system initiates a swifter only when ABS assistance is
911 Carrera 4
higher gears, a hard rev-limiter brake-induced downshift. In required on both the front wheels.
helps protect the engine under manual mode, gear changes
Euphoria. acceleration. are faster and more dynamic. In combination with PDK, the
At the push of a button. Sport Chrono Package Plus has
The optional Porsche Active In ‘Sport’ mode, the trigger two additional functions that are
Sport Chrono Package Plus. Suspension Management (PASM) t hreshold for PSM is raised activated by pressing the Sport
also switches to ‘Sport’ mode for for increased longitudinal and Plus button, to take driving to an
harder damping and more direct lateral dynamics. Agility is even sportier level.
All 911 models can also be fitted Included in the package are a Doppelkupplung (PDK) – the steering, and, therefore, better enhanced under braking for
with the optional Sport Chrono digital and analogue timer, a ‘Sport Plus’ button. road holding. corners with PSM enabling ‘Launch Control’ is used, for
Package Plus. It offers even ‘Sport’ select button, a perform- greater manoeuvrability under example, on the track to achieve
sportier tuning of the engine ance d
isplay and a personal When the ‘Sport’ button on the A hard rev-limiter is also applied braking and exit acceleration, the best standing start possible
and chassis, and delivers even memory function in Porsche centre console is selected, the in the automatic mode of the especially at low speeds. – a racing start.
greater driving pleasure as a Communication Management EMS SDI 3.1 engine management optional PDK, while gearshift
result. (PCM). Also – when fitted system enhances the engine points are delayed until the upper
in c ombination with Porsche response. A modified throttle

The 911 | Chassis
911 Targa 4
Launch Control is operated via the request for Launch Mode and revs releases the brake – and prepares maximum acceleration – ideal view, store and evaluate lap times The personal memory function of
‘Sport Plus’ button with the ‘D’ or the engine to an optimum speed for maximum acceleration. for the racetrack. or other driving times. It shows the Sport Chrono Package Plus
‘M’ drive position selected. Whilst of approximately 6,500 rpm. the total driving time, lap distance, can also be used to store person-
the driver depresses the brake Engine torque increases and The second function is the ‘motor- A key component of Sport lap number and the lap times alised settings for a range of
pedal with the left foot, the right the clutch closes slightly. The sport-derived gearshift strategy’. Chrono Package Plus is the recorded so far. You can view systems, including the orientation
foot depresses the accelerator message ‘Launch Control active’ Using this, Porsche Doppel timer mounted on the dashboard. the current fastest lap and the lighting or air conditioning.
pedal to the floor. With the accel- appears on the instrument cluster kupplung (PDK) is geared up for Porsche Communication remaining range until empty.
erator in the kickdown position, display. The driver now quickly the shortest possible shift times Management (PCM, p. 100) has a Travelled distances can be record-
the system detects the driver’s and optimum shift points for special performance display to ed and benchmark times defined.

The 911 | Chassis
911 Carrera 4 with 18-inch Carrera IV wheels 911 Carrera S with 19-inch Carrera S II wheels
Tyre Pressure Monitoring The driver can check the pressure

Another sign of inner strength: (TPM) system. in all four tyres from the instru-
ment cluster. Each time the
having one’s feet firmly on the ground. The optional Tyre Pressure tyres are re-inflated, or whenever
Monitoring (TPM) system sends a wheel has been changed,
warnings to the on-board com the updated tyre pressures are
18-inch Carrera IV wheel
puter’s display screen in the displayed with minimum delay –
Wheels. The S models are equipped with Both sets of wheels are designed event of low tyre pressure as well for increased comfort and safety.
19-inch Carrera S II wheels to display the four-piston alu as in the event of a creeping
The 911 Carrera models and the as standard. The visual effect? minium monobloc calipers and or a sudden loss of pressure.
911 Targa 4 are fitted with 18-inch Sporty and dynamic. promote efficient ventilation of
Carrera IV wheels as standard. the brake system.
These wheels feature a classic
19-inch Carrera S II wheel
sporty design.

Safety
Inner strength has to

Porsche, Weissach 911 Carrera 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.
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Safety

The 911 | Safety
911 Carrera S 911 Carrera 4S
The chassis offers a uniquely All of the 911 models are Safety. An area to which we
Safety to us is not merely an obligation. balanced ride with generous equipped as standard with full-size devote even more attention than
safety reserves. Porsche Stability driver’s and passenger’s airbags we do to performance values.
It’s part of our history. Management (PSM, p. 70) and Porsche Side Impact By tradition.
stabilises the chassis at the limits Protection System (POSIP, p. 93).
of dynamic driving performance.
The powerful torque of the engine Headlights with Bi-Xenon tech
Safety has always been given top In 1973, the 911 RS 3.0 was No wonder, then, that the 911 is permits easier overtaking and nology are fitted as standard.
priority at Porsche, since the very fitted with cross-drilled four-piston among the safest sportscars in evasive manoeuvres. Dynamic cornering lights are
beginning. As far back as 1966, aluminium brake calipers. We the world. available on request. The taillight
the 911 S was equipped with inter- were also the first manufacturer The braking power of the units are fitted with LED lights as
nally vented disc brakes. In 1972, to equip our sportscars with Its effective aerodynamics in- 911 model range is simply out- standard (p. 85).
the 911 RS 2.7 was the first f ull-size airbags for the driver crease downward force to provide standing. The high-performance
production car in the world to and passenger as standard. excellent traction and ensure Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake The Tyre Pressure Monitoring
have both front and rear spoilers that the car remains stable on the (PCCB, p. 88) is offered as an (TPM) System is fast and reliable.
for increased downward force. road. option for the entire model range.

The 911 | Safety
Sensors continuously monitor Lighting concept. more quickly to driver input, so

the speed, lateral acceleration that following traffic is alerted
and steering lock and, from these The front light units incorporate earlier. They are energy efficient,
variables, calculate the course the direction indicators, the eco-friendly and have a longer
of the bend. This determines the LED daytime running lights and service life than conventional
Dynamic cornering lights
angle of the dynamic cornering position lights, which provide bulbs – as well as an unmistakable
lights, with dipped beams able to outstanding visibility and create design, day or night.
Active safety: headlights. swivel towards the inside of the an imposing look.
bend up to a limit of 15 degrees. To guide you in and out of the car,
Lots of light. No shade. The road ahead is therefore illu LEDs are also used for the reflector lamps and entry lamps
minated much more effectively. direction indicators, the taillights are located on the inside of the
and brake lights, the additional doors.
brake light in the rear spoiler, and
All 911 models come equipped as the lights are stronger and more Also available as an option are the the rear fog light. These provide
standard with Bi-Xenon headlights uniform, helping to minimise dynamic cornering lights, offering better illumination and respond
with dynamic range control. The driver fatigue. A headlight particularly effective illumination
resulting brightness is around cleaning system (SRA) is built-in. of the road.
twice that of conventional halogen
lamps. With dipped or main beam,

The 911 | Safety
911 Carrera 4 Standard brake system 911 Carrera/911 Targa 4 Standard brake system 911 Carrera S/911 Targa 4S
rear brake discs have a diameter are internally vented for rapid heat
Active safety: standard braking system. of 330 mm for outstanding dispersal.
braking performance.
Positive feature: negative acceleration. Other features include a powerful
The S models have four-piston 10-inch brake booster for reducing
aluminium monobloc calipers that pedal effort in the rear-drive
are larger, reinforced and have a models and integral air spoilers
Porsche brakes are renowned for The brake calipers have a mono- In models with the 3.6-litre engine, striking red painted finish. The for enhanced air flow in the brake
their stopping power, setting the bloc aluminium construction. black anodised four-piston alu front axle has larger brake pads cooling ducts.
standards for deceleration and This makes them tough but light minium monobloc fixed calipers and thicker brake discs.
stability. They are designed to and enables a rapid response are used on the front and rear For even better braking perform-
cope with extreme forces such and release of the brake. The axles. The closed-type design of All models have cross-drilled ance with braking force support,
as those experienced during pedal travel is short and easy to these brake calipers makes them brake discs ensuring optimum a 9-inch tandem brake force
hard braking. Perfect for the 911. modulate. particularly stiff. The front and braking in the wet. The discs amplifier is used on the all-wheel
drive models.

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.
911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet
The use of six-piston aluminium The key advantage of PCCB is the

Day-to-day practicality. monobloc brake calipers on the extremely low weight of the brake
Straight from the racetrack. front axle and four-piston units at disc, which is approximately 50 %
the rear ensures extremely high lighter than standard discs of
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB). brake forces which, crucially, are similar design and size. As well as
exceptionally consistent. The enhancing performance and fuel
pedal response is fast and precise economy, this represents a major
On request, we can provide you The PCCB ceramic brake discs harder than standard discs, they with only moderate input required. reduction in unsprung and rotating
with a brake system that has for the 911 have a diameter are more resistant to heat. masses. The consequence of
already had to cope with the of 350 mm front and rear – for All the necessary ingredients are this is better road holding and
harshest requirements of motor formidable braking performance. PCCB is characterised by its low there for a short braking distance, increased comfort, particularly on
racing – a brake system fitted in The brake discs are formed from thermal expansion, which prevents even in the toughest conditions. uneven roads, as well as greater
the cars competing in the Porsche a specially treated carbon-fibre deformation under heavy braking. Moreover, safety under braking at agility and improved handling.
Mobil 1 Supercup: the Porsche compound that is silicated in a Furthermore, the ceramic brake high speeds is increased thanks
Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB). high-vacuum process at approxi- discs are totally resistant to to the excellent fade resistance of
mately 1,700 °C. Not only are corrosion and offer more favour- PCCB.
the resulting braking discs much able noise-damping properties.
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB)

The 911 | Safety
Passive safety: engineered design.
A crucial quality of any boxer: the ability to take a punch.
The 911 complies with all statu- energy, disperse the force of Also contributing to the overall 4
tory requirements worldwide in impact and minimise deformation rigidity of the car are the
respect of occupant safety, well of the passenger cell. reinforced doors (4). The forces
in excess of the legal limits in exerted in a frontal collision are
5
terms of front, offset, side and In addition, the front benefits from additionally transmitted along
rear impact protection. an extremely rigid bulkhead cross a higher load path (5). For the 2
member (2) made of ultra high- p rotection of its occupants, 1
1
The reinforced bodyshell structure strength steel. This is designed it has therefore been possible 3
contains a highly resilient pas to absorb impact forces from the to improve the deformation 1
senger cell which offers high longitudinal members to reduce characteristics of the passenger 1
levels of protection in the event deformation of the footwell and cell even further. 3
of an impact. A patented system provide improved protection Super high-strength steel
of longitudinal and transverse for the feet and legs. In a minor High-strength steel
members (1) is used at the front. collision, a system of easily Sheet steel
replaceable impact absorbers Tailored blanks
In the event of an accident, three (3) prevents costly damage to the
separate load paths absorb underlying bodyshell.
Since 1985, all Porsche doors reinforcement with super high- hot-dip galvanised steel shell.
have had a ‘crash barrier’ made tensile boron steel integrated into Today, too, high-quality surface
of ultra high-strength steel built the doors. protection ensures a consistently
into them – otherwise known as high level of crash protection,
side impact protection. The Porsche was the first manu even after many years on the
911 models also have additional facturer in the world to use a road.

The 911 | Safety
This allows a crash to be detected of approximately 8 litres, the adjustment (not on 911 Carrera
and evaluated far sooner and with thorax and head airbags offer Cabriolet models), front seat-belt
considerably greater accuracy. excellent protection in the event pretensioners and force limiters,
of a side impact. Naturally, their energy-absorbing elements in the
All 911 models are equipped with design protects the occupants of dashboard and flame-retardant
Porsche Side Impact Protection the 911 Carrera Cabriolet models materials throughout the interior.
(POSIP) as standard. It comprises and the 911 Targa 4 models, even
two airbags on each side instead with the roof open.
of the usual one. An integral
thorax airbag is located in the The head restraints are integrated
seat backrests, while the door into the backrests. Also standard
panels each contain a head are the safety steering column,
airbag. With each having a volume three-point seat belts, belt height
911 Carrera 4S
Passive safety: airbags.
What all sports enthusiasts take for granted:

reliable protection of sensitive areas.
We have been innovators not only to recycle. The 911 models benefit the airbag is only partially inflated,
in production installation, but also from the latest airbag technology thereby minimising discomfort to
in airbag technology. Porsche set in the form of full-size airbags for the occupants.
the benchmark by introducing a driver and passenger which are
non-azide gas generant based on inflated in two stages depending In addition to the central airbag
an organic propellant. This makes on the severity and type of control unit on the transmission
the driver airbag lighter and more accident (e.g. frontal or offset tunnel, a pair of impact sensors
compact, and also makes it easier frontal). In less serious accidents, are located near the headlights.
Porsche Side Impact Protection (POSIP)

The 911 | Safety
911 Carrera S Cabriolet 911 Targa 4S
longitudinal and lateral accelera- by a cross-member integrated For open-top sports driving, even
Passive safety in the 911 Carrera Cabriolet tion and contact with the road between the glass roof and the in changeable weather conditions,
and 911 Targa 4 models. surface. In an emergency, it rear screen. The glass roof is nothing stands in the way of
deploys the roll-over bars within a made of laminated safety glass, relaxed driving pleasure. Another
No need to lose your cool here, either. fraction of a second. the opening rear window of single distinct advantage of passive
pane safety glass. safety.
The 911 Targa 4 models offer
Despite their modest weight, at each of the rear wheel arches automatically deploying roll-over excellent body rigidity – despite Naturally, all 911 Carrera Cabriolet
the torsional rigidity and flexural provide additional reinforcement protection system (Fig. p. 93). the large glass area. The roof models and 911 Targa 4 models
strength of the 911 Carrera of the bodyshell. Two spring-loaded roll-over bars bars, with optimised structure and are fitted with Porsche Side
Cabriolets are exemplary. Body are located behind the rear seats. strength, limit torsion to a mini- Impact Protection (POSIP) as
flexing is minimal, even on uneven Increased protection if the car The roll-over sensor continuously mum on uneven road surfaces. standard.
roads. Additional brace members overturns is provided by an monitors changes in body tilt, Additional stability is provided

Comfort
Inner strength works below

Porsche, Weissach 911 Carrera 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.
By getting in.
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Comfort

The 911 | Comfort
The 911 is powerful, fast and efficient.
These aren’t the only reasons why you can sit back and relax.
Comfort is something that can’t the climate control panel, the For maximum driving comfort,
be measured. Rather, it’s a subjec- switch panel and a storage even when the weather is very
tive matter. Nevertheless, it pays compartment. hot, you can select the optional
to develop a universal benchmark seat ventilation (p. 117).
in terms of material selection, For clarity, the number of buttons
operating logic and ergonomics. has been deliberately kept to
a minimum and the one-touch
This is no simple task when faced switches with clearly defined
with an uncompromising sportscar pressure points are particularly
– but it is possible. And this is easy and convenient to use. An
where ergonomics are a funda- even more convenient feature,
mental prerequisite. made possible by the optional
voice control system, is the ability
The result is an ingenious interior to control PCM without having to
that puts the driver first, with take your hands off the wheel.
the perfect blend of day-to-day
practicality and a high degree If you opt for Porsche Doppel
of comfort. kupplung (PDK), the ergonomically
designed three-spoke sports
The front centre console is steering wheel (p. 58) is equipped
f inished predominantly in tradition- with additional switches. A gear
al black. It contains Porsche selector specifically for PDK is
Communication Management also included.
(PCM, p. 100) fitted as standard,

The 911 | Comfort
scans for the best signal for the Navigation module.

selected station by simultaneously
switching to any number of the The optional GPS navigation
four radio aerials. system has a hard drive con
taining map data for most
The integrated single CD/DVD European countries, allowing for
drive is – in combination with the fast route calculations with a
optional BOSE® Surround Sound choice of three alternative routes.
System – able to play back music
from audio and video DVDs in the A touchscreen enables rapid
5.1 digital format. A six-disc CD/ destination input and instant
DVD autochanger integrated in v iewing of traffic information
PCM is available as an option. and points of interest (POIs) by
simply allowing you to touch
A TV tuner, available as an option, the symbols on the map. Route
Porsche Communication Management (PCM)
receives both analogue and digital diversions can therefore be
free-to-air television. incorporated quickly and easily
Nowadays, there’s management for everything. into the current route guidance.
Some even works. mode, you can choose to display
When viewing a map, it is not only the current map overview,
Porsche Communication Management (PCM). possible to select between a but also a list of icons that re
3D perspective and a 2D display. present dynamic route guidance.
At motorway exits, graphical
The 911 comes equipped with The main feature is the 6.5-inch A useful help function is displayed turn indications are displayed for
PCM as standard. As the central touchscreen for intuitive control. at the foot of the screen. better orientation. In splitscreen
control unit for audio, navigation Naturally, you can also choose to
and communications, it is power- operate PCM using the button Radio functions include up to
ful and multifunctional, and yet controls. With a maximum of five 42 memory presets and an
easy to operate. list items per page, the screen FM two-tuner frequency diversity
display is very clearly presented. with RDS, which continuously

The 911 | Comfort
Electronic logbook. TV tuner. as it is displayed on the screen automatic pairing is complete, the
and the voice control system mobile phone’s aerial is switched
The optional electronic logbook The TV tuner, available on request, recognises commands or off to conserve battery charge
enables automatic recording is capable of receiving analogue sequences of numbers, whoever and the phone operates via the
of mileage, route distance, time and digital free-to-air television the speaker. It then gives an car aerial. Depending on the type
and date, starting point and broadcasts (DVB-T) to provide audible acknowledgement and of mobile phone, this gives access
destination as part of every jour- entertainment between journeys. carries out the functions you not only to the numbers on the
ney. Once you have downloaded For your safety, the TV picture request. Without needing to SIM card, but also to the phone’s
the logbooks from PCM via is switched off while the car is in ‘train’ the system, it is possible internal memory. Also, depending
luetooth ®
B or the optional USB motion. to view phone book entries, on the phone, it can be controlled
interface, you can evaluate the tune into radio stations and enter using PCM, the multifunction
TV tuner
data on your home PC using the navigation destinations directly steering wheel or the voice control
software supplied. The software Voice control system. by speaking whole words, rather system, without it ever leaving Universal audio interface. Sound Package Plus.
complies with all statutory require- than by dictating just one letter your pocket.
ments for automatic logbooks as Almost all of the functions of at a time. With this optional feature, the This high-quality sound system
specified by the German revenue PCM can be controlled using the storage compartment in the centre is fitted as standard on all 911
authorities. optional voice control system. The Mobile phone preparation. console will contain three connec- models. A separate amplifier with
menu item is read aloud exactly Telephone module. tions: one for your iPod ®, one a total output of 235 watts and
To enable Bluetooth ® connection for a USB stick/MP3 player and nine loudspeakers create the
Available as an option, the GSM for those mobile phones that only one as an AUX interface for any perfect interior sound experience.
telephone module offers conven- support the Handsfree Profile compatible audio source of your
ience and excellent reception. (HFP),* an optional mobile phone choice. The iPod ® or USB stick
By inserting a SIM card directly preparation (with and without can be controlled conveniently
into the PCM’s integral SIM card bracket) is available. With HFP, and safely using PCM, the multi
reader, calls can be made using PCM acts merely as a hands-free function steering wheel or the
either the hands-free facility or system. Here, too, the mobile voice control system. Through
the optionally available cordless phone can remain tucked away. the USB socket, it is also possible
handset. For even more conven- PCM can be used to control to download data from the
ience, the Bluetooth ® capability only the basic functions of the Performance display of the Sport
of a mobile phone can be used phone. The GSM connection is Chrono Package Plus, as well as
to make calls through the established through the aerial data from the electronic logbook.
SIM Access Profile (SAP)*. Once of the mobile phone.** */** For further information, see page 159.
Electronic logbook

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BOSE® Surround Sound System. lifelike and crystal clear. A 360- levels as you decrease the
degree sound experience that volume, thereby compensating for
The optional BOSE® Surround is as close to a live performance the decreasing sensitivity of the
Sound System was specially as you could imagine. human ear at these frequencies.
developed for the 911 and is Moreover, the AudioPilot ® Noise
therefore perfectly tuned to the Of course, you can still play Compensation Technology uses a
car’s specific interior acoustics. t raditional music sources such as microphone to continuously meas-
A total of 13 loudspeakers (12 in CDs, either in stereo or in one of ure the ambient noise inside the
7.0 cm centre speaker Subwoofer 10.2 cm x 15.3 cm in 8.0 cm neodymium midrange speaker and
the Cabriolet and 911 Targa 4 the surround modes generated by vehicle and adapts music playback a 6-litre bass reflex housing 20.0 cm Nd ® bass speaker*
models), including an active sub- the patented BOSE® Centerpoint ® automatically so that a consistent
Seven-channel digital amplifier
woofer and central speaker, and system. The algorithm of sound is maintained in all driving
a seven-channel digital amplifier Centerpoint ® II extracts a precise conditions.
with a rated output of 385 watts, and realistic sound from the
combine to produce a truly stereo signal. In short, welcome to your very
memorable sound experience. own concert hall – one of the
The SurroundStage ® signal fastest around.
During audio playback from audio processing circuitry developed by
or video DVDs, the system is able BOSE® assigns each individual
to make full use of the impressive audio channel, whether sourced
sound spectrum of 5.1 digital from a DVD or generated by
recordings. With music in the 5.1 Centerpoint ®, to a selected combi-
format, the sound has already nation of loudspeakers and is
911 Carrera/911 Targa 4 instrument cluster
been recorded in a multi-channel therefore able to deliver an opti-
format and is faithfully reproduced mally balanced surround sound
exactly as the original. experience to all seat positions. How does the exchange of information with your 911 work?
Sportingly fast, of course.
Five dedicated audio channels To complement these features,
(front left, front right, centre, the BOSE® Surround Sound Instruments.
surround left, surround right) System offers a comprehensive
deliver a sound that is as authen- selection of equaliser presets for
tic as it is natural. The digital customised sound. The dynamic Each circular dial in the instrument information at a glance. The odometers. In the central dial,
2.5 cm neodymium tweeter Microphone for AudioPilot ® 2.5 cm neodymium tweeter
5.1 surround sound is balanced, loudness function increases bass 8.0 cm neodymium midrange speaker cluster – aluminium-coloured in digital display in the centre-left the customisable display of the
* Neodymium subwoofer with BOSE® patented technology for an extremely slim design and superior bass performance. the S models – provides important dial contains the main and trip

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911 Carrera/ 911 Targa 4 dashboard with various options, including natural leather interior, cruise control, 911 Carrera S /911 Targa 4S dashboard with various options, including bi-colour leather interior, PDK, Sport Chrono Package Plus,
navigation module and Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPM) cruise control, navigation module, cordless handset for telephone module and Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPM)

The 911 | Comfort
Three-spoke sports steering wheel Three-spoke multifunction steering wheel in macassar Three-spoke sports steering wheel for PDK Three-spoke multifunction steering wheel for PDK
in Aluminium Look
An optional three-spoke multifunc- Heated steering wheel.

Whatever you intend to do with your 911: tion steering wheel offers direct
you’ve got it in hand. access to the main audio, tele- Available as an option for all
phone and navigation functions. s teering wheels is a heating
Steering wheels. It is available in smooth-finish f unction (only in conjunction with
leather, Aluminium Look, carbon seat heating) for increased
911 Carrera S/911 Targa 4S instrument cluster
or macassar on request. comfort on those cold days.
standard on-board computer is The centre-right dial displays Text and symbols are displayed As standard, all steering wheels The three-spoke sports steering It has a diameter of just 370 mm.
integrated into the rev counter. the outside temperature and clearly by the high-resolution have an integral full-size airbag, a wheel adjusts up to 40 mm for Thanks to its grip mouldings, it’s In conjunction with Porsche The heating is operated by a
shift pattern of the optional dot matrix. Design and legibilty high-grip rim in smooth-finish both height and reach. in safe hands – even on the sporti- Doppelkupplung (PDK), the button on the rear of the
Road speed is displayed Porsche Doppelkupplung are also enhanced by the white leather and an ergonomic design. est of drives. s teering wheels are equipped lower steering wheel spoke.
permanently, while average fuel (PDK), as well as the selected backlight illumination. with two ergonomic switches,
consumption, average road gear. which make it possible to change
speed, fuel range, and the gear directly from the steering
data of the optional TPM can wheel (p. 58).
be shown as desired.

The 911 | Comfort
Standard seats Comfort seat with driver memory Sports seat
Comfort seats with Using the control switches in the Sports seats.
Just how intimate your relationship is with your driver memory. door panel, it is possible to
911 becomes clear the moment you first get in. restore one of two personalised The sports seats have firmer
Comfort seats with electric fore/ settings. Additionally, you can upholstery than the standard
Seating. aft, height, backrest and lumbar store a further seat position in design. Higher side bolsters on the
support adjustment are available each of the ignition keys. seat squab and backrest provide
as an option. The tilt angle of the additional lateral support. The
Standard seats. Through bends, your seat gives aft adjustment and an electric seat squab is also electrically As soon as you unlock the door seat height and fore/aft position is
you a feeling of security without backrest adjustment, enabling adjustable. The memory function using the key remote, the seat adjusted manually, the backrest
The part-leather standard seats restriction. virtually every driver to find the supports both exterior mirrors and exterior mirrors resume their electrically.
offer a high degree of comfort ideal seat position, regardless and all seat positions on the stored position.
with good lateral support and The seats are equipped as stand- of physical build. driver’s side.
optimised under-seat suspension. ard with manual height and fore/

The 911 | Comfort
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
environment, even in hot weather.
Ventilation intensity can be
Adaptive sports seat with driver memory Sports bucket seat Seat ventilation
set to any of three levels and
Adaptive sports seats with memory function supports both carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic and simultaneous ventilation and
driver memory. exterior mirrors and all seat has a stylish carbon-weave finish. heating is possible. Rear seats. Child seats.*
positions on the driver’s side, The backrest pivots are positioned
The optional adaptive sports apart from the side bolsters. high in the side bolsters to provide The rear seats of the 911 models Child seats with ISOFIX mountings
seats offer high comfort with lateral support to the pelvic region Seat heating. are surprisingly comfortable for can be fitted to the front passen-
excellent sports performance. characteristic of a race seat. a sportscar. Fold the backrests ger seat. Through Porsche
Along with all the adjustment Sports bucket seats.* In contrast to conventional bucket As an option, all compatible seats down, and there is plenty of lug- Tequipment you can order fittings,
features of the comfort seats, the seats, the folding backrest – apart from sports bucket seats gage space available: 205 litres in a deactivation function for the
side bolsters on the seat surface For the ultimate sports experi- enables easy access to the rear – can be equipped with two-level the 911 Coupé models, 155 litres front passenger airbag and a full
and backrest are individually elec- ence, you could opt for sports luggage area. The seat upholstery seat heating. Seats are heated in in the 911 Cabriolet models range of child seats.
trically adjustable, for increased bucket seats with a folding back- is offered in all available leather the seat squab, backrest and side and 230 litres in the 911 Targa 4
comfort on long journeys and rest, integral thorax airbag and types and colours. bolsters. models.
t ailor-made lateral support through manual fore/aft adjustment. The
bends or on the racetrack. The backrest shell is made from glass/
* No child seats can be used in conjunction with the sports bucket seat.

The 911 | Comfort
Roof transport system with roof box
Luggage compartment. Roof transport system.

Inner strength is also evident throughout the interior.
The volume of the fully trimmed The aluminium roof transport
Spatial design. luggage compartment in the rear- system (optional for the Coupé
drive 911 models is 135 litres, models only) is aerodynamically
and 105 litres in the all-wheel efficient, very lightweight and
drive variants. easy to fit. A range of attach-
Storage. Compartments in the centre Two 12-volt sockets (including ments are available, such as a
console and door panels provide the cigarette lighter) enable roof box, a bike carrier or a
Like everything else in the 911, storage space for personal you to connect your personal ski/snowboard carrier. Maximum
the storage solutions have been belongings. Twin cup holders accessories. load-bearing capacity: 75 kg.
ingeniously and ergonomically are neatly concealed behind the
designed from the driver’s dashboard trim and below these
perspective. is a lockable glove compartment
with handy CD storage.
Luggage compartment with PTS Aluminium

trolley case M from Porsche Design Driver’s
Selection

The 911 | Comfort
‘Welcome Home’ lighting. Automatically dimming mirrors. Anti-theft protection. Slide/tilt sunroof.
When the vehicle is opened or An auto-dimming function for All 911 models are equipped as This electrically and steplessly
closed using the key remote, the the rear-view mirror and exterior standard with an immobiliser with adjustable sunroof is available
automatic locator lighting auto- mirrors, with an integrated rain in-key transponder and an alarm as an option for the Coupé
matically switches on the LED sensor for the windscreen wiper, system with contact-sensitive models. The tilt position offers
daytime running lights. This is is available as an option. exterior protection and radar- comfortable ventilation of the
particularly convenient at night. based interior surveillance. interior, even when travelling at
In conjunction with the optional high speeds.
Sport Chrono Package Plus, Cruise control.
Tilt and slide roof
you can programme the delayed Vehicle tracking system.
lighting switch-off period via PCM. An automatic speed controller for ParkAssist.
the 30–240 km/h (20–149 mph) This optional preparation enables
speed range is available as future installation of a vehicle Whenever reverse gear is en-
HomeLink®. an option. It is activated using a tracking system available from gaged, ParkAssist is automatically
separate control stalk on the Porsche Tequipment. The system enabled. If you move too close
The optional, freely programmable steering column and can be used makes it possible to locate a to an obstacle, a warning signal
garage door opener is integrated even in first gear. stolen vehicle across most of the begins to sound, becoming faster
into the roof console and remotely countries of Europe. The package until the car stops. The sensors of
controls up to three different includes a special wiring loom and the optional ParkAssist are neatly
garage doors, gates, home a higher-capacity battery. A tilt concealed in the rear bumper.
ParkAssist
lighting and/or alarm systems. sensor for the alarm system is
also fitted as part of the prepara-
tion equipment. Rear wiper.
This optional rear wiper with

a flat, streamlined wiper
blade blends seamlessly with
the exterior of the car.
Rear screen wiper

Motorsport
The inner strength of the

Porsche, Weissach 911 GT3 Cup 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.
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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Motorsport

The 911 | Motorsport
Porsche RS Spyder GT-Sport
GT racing. Porsche builds the race-ready In summary, whether it’s at the

For the 911, over 45 years of experience count. vehicles and supports customer Le Mans 24 Hours, in the ALMS/
And so does every tenth of a second. GT (Gran Turismo) vehicles are teams through development LMS, at the FIA-GT or at inter
also pure-bred race cars. and technical service and by national GT championships,
Motorsport. However, these must be based supplying works drivers. Porsche customer teams lining up
on a road-legal sportscar, only in the 911 GT3 RSR regularly race
parts of which may be modified. With success in the 2008 season to victory and win championship
Prototypes are pure-bred racing centre of gravity, good traction championships in the American including an overall win in the after championship.
cars not based on a road-regis- and high agility. The result is an Le Mans Series (ALMS) and In 2009, Porsche is taking its 24 Hours of Nürburgring and
tered production sportscar. One impressive success story. Out Le Mans Series (LMS). Also, place on the starting grid in the the class win in the 12 Hours of More information can be found at
example is the RS Spyder, which of the 40 races in which it had overall victory in the 12 Hours refined 911 GT3 RSR. Following Sebring, the 911 GT3 RSR was www.porsche.com/motorsport.
was built for the LMP2 (Le Mans competed by the end of 2008, of Sebring plus a class victory another air restrictor reduction, able to add to the numerous
Prototype 2) class. In 2008, its the RS Spyder mastered a total in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. its 4.0-litre boxer engine gener- successes of the past.
3.4-litre V8 racing engine with of 30 classes and even secured ates approximately 450 hp and
direct fuel injection (DFI) gener- 11 overall victories. This success a maximum torque of 430 Nm.
ated 503 hp. The entire vehicle helped the prototype to win
concept is founded on a low manufacturers’, team and drivers’

Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland
Porsche Cups. The philosophy behind these races For all Porsche Cups, Porsche Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup. Porsche Carrera Cup qualifying rounds in Germany and
is that all competitors have an supplies the customer teams Deutschland. other neighbouring countries.
There are eight Porsche Carrera equal chance, so all the vehicles with ready-to-use racing cars, The Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup is
Cup championships throughout the are technically identical. 911 GT3 organises the race series and the world’s fastest international The Porsche Carrera Cup For more information, call
world – with races in 15 countries, Cup vehicles, direct descendents looks after the drivers, teams one-make championship. It is Deutschland premiered in 1990 +49 (0)711 911-84041 or visit
from Australia to France – and of the 911 GT3, producing 420 hp and sponsors at the events. held exclusively as part of the FIA and has developed into one www.porsche.com/motorsport.
internationally the fastest one- and 285 km/h (177 mph), take Formula 1 World Championship in of the fastest national one-make
make championship, the Porsche part in sprint races in leading inter- Bahrain and in Turkey, as well as championships in the world.
Mobil 1 Supercup. national race events. The result is at the European Grand Prix races.
hard-fought, exciting international A total of 11 races are held, It is an established part of the
competitions at the highest level. each with an average of 120,000 German Touring Car Masters (DTM)
spectators. calendar. This series of races
inspires not only the highest
For more information, call sporting performance, but also an
+49 (0)711 911-84096 or visit extremely attractive programme
www.porsche.com/motorsport. of events. Each season has nine

Porsche Sport Driving School Porsche Sports Cup
Porsche Sport Driving School. national and international race Porsche Sports Cup. series: the GT3 Cup Challenge. Porsche Club Sport. – and the trend is growing. The
circuits, as well as Porsche’s This will provide a link to the Porsche Club organisation is
Training is given by experienced own track in Leipzig, so that the Five racetracks, six events, one Porsche Carrera Cup and will The privately run Porsche Club therefore one of the largest and
Porsche instructors on a range foundation is laid for the next experience: the Porsche Sports be the first championship of its network organises individual longest-established automotive
of courses, from beginner to stage – the Porsche Sports Cup. Cup. Including races for both kind in Europe. competitions and series in which bodies in the world.
advanced, including final pre road-licensed and race-modified drivers compete in different
paration for a racing licence. For more information, call Porsche vehicles, these events For more information, call classes. The first Porsche Club For more information, call
Customers can use their own +49 (0)711 911-78683 or are held on tracks such as the +49 (0)711 911-12384 or visit was founded by a small group of +49 (0)711 911-78307
car or a loan vehicle supplied by visit www.porsche.com/ Nürburgring or Spa-Francorchamps. www.porschesportscup.com enthusiasts back in 1952. Today or visit www.porsche.com.
Porsche. Courses take place sportdrivingschool. there are more than 600 clubs
on and off-road and are held at From 2009, Porsche Sports Cup in over 60 countries worldwide
events will be even more exciting with about 120,000 members
with the introduction of a new

Environment
For us, developing a 911

Porsche, Weissach 911 Carrera will forever be an obligation.
To our roots. To individu
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.
Another sign of inner

strength.
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Environment

The 911 | Environment
environmental protection in mind. through. The stereo lambda selected. We use only innovative
The goal? Pure performance – control circuitry controls and and environmentally friendly com-
but not at the expense of the m onitors each cylinder bank ponents. All lightweight materials
environment. The result? The 911. separately, while another lambda are easily recyclable and each
You will find more information sensor on each cylinder bank material is labelled to facilitate
in our separate brochure, monitors pollutant conversion in its separation for recycling. The
‘Porsche and the Environment’, the respective catalytic converter reduction in the number of plastic
or at www.porsche.com. (p. 49).* variants helps to ensure more
efficient recycling. Recycled plas-
tics are used where they meet our
Exhaust emission control. Fuel economy and recycling. exacting technical requirements.
Both 911 engines comply with At Porsche, a fundamental aspect In all, the current 911 is
stringent emission standards, in- of design is intelligent lightweight approximately 85 % recyclable.
cluding Euro 5 in Europe and LEV II construction. For both economical
in the USA. Vehicles manufactured and ecological reasons. This In addition, Porsche primarily
by Porsche demonstrate that even forms the basis for low fuel uses environmentally friendly
In the concept behind the 911, the source of its appeal high-performance sportscars can consumption values in conjunction water-based paints. The 911 is
is the achievement of harmony. achieve moderate emission values with outstanding performance. absolutely free of asbestos, CFCs
in their respective category. and components manufactured
Harmony with the environment as well. Indeed, not only is the 911 one of It is economical thanks to the using CFCs. This is because,
the most exciting cars around, it high proportion of aluminium cast here at Porsche, environmental
is also one of the cleanest. alloys, magnesium, plastics and protection does not begin at the
In an era of intensifying debate Porsche has been reducing the aerodynamics and low rolling super high-strength sheet steel end of a vehicle’s life. It starts
about CO2 emissions, every CO2 emissions of its vehicles resistance. This is achieved through the use used. This is substantially more at the planning and development
automotive manufacturer is being annually by an average of 1.7 %. of a two-stage cascade-type cata- stable and lighter than conven stage.
asked the question, ‘What is As far as engine output is con- This high level of environmental lytic converter which comprises tional steel. In the 911 models
your answer to the issue of fuel cerned, we are already among responsibility is clearly demon- two monolith substrates on approximately 20 % of compo-
consumption?’ Our answer has those manufacturers achieving strated by our approach to each of the twin exhaust tracts. nents are made from lightweight
long been the same: maximum the lowest CO2 emissions. This environmental management at the These specially coated substrates alloys.
efficiency. has been achieved through the Porsche development centre in contain ultra-fine honeycomb
efficient drive concept (DFI), Weissach. Here, all technological channels in which pollutants are It is also ecological because all
lightweight construction, optimum developments are carried out with converted as exhaust gas passes materials used are meticulously * Not in countries with leaded fuel.

The 911 | Environment
Fuel. Noise.
The 911 is already designed to The 911 complies with all appli-
operate on fuels with an ethanol cable noise regulations without
content of up to 10 %. Ethanol any form of engine encapsulation.
has a positive impact on the CO2 To achieve this, noises are elimi-
balance since the plants grown nated at source. Engine parts are
for the production of this biofuel stiff, moving parts are lightweight
also absorb CO2 from the and tolerances are kept to a
a tmosphere. m inimum. Large-volume silencers
and resonators in the air intake
The release of hydrocarbons from system minimise noise further.
the fuel system is minimal. This For the entire service life of the
is achieved through an active vehicle.
carbon filter and a special coating
on the fuel tank. The high-pressure
section of the fuel system is made Servicing.
of stainless steel, while vapour-
carrying lines are made from Long service intervals offer
multi-layered plastic. 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

Personalisation
Two engines.
Porsche, Weissach 911 Carrera Five body designs.
Ten different models.
The 911 is an expression

of individuality.
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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Personalisation

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.
Using the Porsche Car

Configurator at www.porsche.
com, you can see how the
You will find more detailed infor- How about personalisation of your available colours would look on
The uniqueness of a 911 goes further than you may think. mation on the following pages car at the factory through Porsche your car.
and in the separate price list. Exclusive, or why not consider our
Personalisation for your 911. range of after-market accessories
These are not the only ways to available through Porsche
style your 911 to your personal Tequipment? You will find plenty
preference. of inspiring examples in all the
The standard specification of the the opportunity to personalise of individual items and equipment relevant catalogues. Your Porsche
911 may already be second to your car to your own taste. packages to choose from. Centre will be happy to advise
none, but Porsche still gives you There is a comprehensive range For both the exterior and interior. you.

Solid exterior colours. Metallic exterior colours. Special exterior colours. Hood colours.
Black Basalt Black Metallic Macadamia Metallic Cream White Nordic Gold Metallic Black
Guards Red Arctic Silver Metallic Meteor Grey Metallic GT Silver Metallic Stone Grey
Carrara White Dark Blue Metallic* Aqua Blue Metallic Atlas Grey Metallic Metropole Blue
Speed Yellow Ruby Red Metallic Porsche Racing Green Metallic Malachite Green Metallic Cocoa
*Available from 10/2009.

Standard interior colours. Special/two-tone interior colours.3) Natural leather interior.
Leatherette/leather/
soft-touch paint.1) Carpet. Rooflining.2) Leather/soft-touch paint. Carpet. Rooflining.2) Leather/soft-touch paint. Carpet. Rooflining.2)
Black Black Black Terracotta4) Terracotta Black Dark Grey7) Dark Grey Black
Stone Grey Stone Grey Stone Grey Cocoa4) Cocoa Black Natural Brown4) Natural Brown Black
Sand Beige Sand Beige Sand Beige Black and Terracotta5) Terracotta Black Carrera Red4) Carrera Red Black
Ocean Blue Ocean Blue Ocean Blue Black and Stone Grey6) Stone Grey 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.
Black and Sand Beige6) Sand Beige Black 7) Soft-touch paint in black; sun visors and inner door-sill guards with black film finish.

Metallic paint, ‘911’ logo Aerokit Cup without model designation
Exterior. Exterior.
911 Carrera 4S
911 Carrera 4S
911 Carrera 4
911 Carrera 4
911 Carrera S
911 Carrera S
911 Targa 4S
911 Targa 4S
911 Carrera
911 Carrera
911 Targa 4
911 Targa 4
Option I no. Page Option I no. Page
• Metallic paint • • • • • • • • • • Code 140, 146 • ParkAssist (parking aid at rear) • • • • • • • • • • 635 121
• Special colours • • • • • • • • • • Code 141 • Aerokit Cup* • • • • – – – – – – XAA 147
• Colour to sample • • • • • • • • • • Code • Rear wiper • • • • – – – – • • 425 121
• Dynamic cornering lights • • • • • • • • • • 603 84 • Windscreen with grey top-tint • • • • • • • • • • 567
• Deletion of model designation w w w w w w w w w w 498 147 • Automatically dimming mirrors • • • • • • • • • • P12 120
with integrated rain sensor
• ‘911’ logo • • • • • • • • • • 911 146
The vehicles illustrated in the chapter on personalisation may include additional options not featured in this catalogue.
For information on these options, please consult your Porsche Centre.
For more information on the options featured in this catalogue, please refer to the separate price list.
– not available extra-cost option • standard equipment W available at no extra cost * Available from 11/2009.

Hardtop Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB)
Exterior. Engine, transmission and chassis.
911 Carrera 4S
911 Carrera 4S
911 Carrera 4
911 Carrera 4
911 Carrera S
911 Carrera S
911 Targa 4S
911 Targa 4S
911 Carrera
911 Carrera
911 Targa 4
911 Targa 4
• Electric slide/tilt sunroof • • • • – – – – – – 650 121 • Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK, 7-speed) • • • • • • • • • • 250 55
• Hardtop – – – – • • • • – – 550 33, 148 • Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) • • • • • • • • • • 450 88, 149
• Roof transport system • • • • – – – – – – 549 119 • Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) • • • • • • • • • • 475 72
with ride height lowered by 10 mm
• PASM sports suspension package (20 mm lower) – – • w – – – – – – 030 73

with mechanically locking rear differential • • – – – – – – – – P17
• Mechanically locking rear differential • • • • • • • • • • 220 63, 73
– not available extra-cost option • standard equipment W available at no extra cost

19-inch Carrera S II wheel 19-inch SportDesign wheel
Sports exhaust system 19-inch Carrera Classic wheel 19-inch Carrera Sport wheel 19-inch Turbo wheel
Engine, transmission and chassis. Wheels.
911 Carrera 4S
911 Carrera 4S
911 Carrera 4
911 Carrera 4
911 Carrera S
911 Carrera S
911 Targa 4S
911 Targa 4S
911 Carrera
911 Carrera
911 Targa 4
911 Targa 4
• Sport Chrono Package Plus • • • • • • • • • • 640 74 • 19-inch Carrera S II wheels • • • • • • • • • • 419 79, 150
• Sports exhaust system • • • • • • • • • • 176 48, 150 • 19-inch Carrera Classic wheels • • • • • • • • • • 405 150
with four-tube sports tailpipes
• 19-inch SportDesign wheels • • • • • • • • • • 407 151
• Powerkit Carrera S 300 kW (408 hp) including – • – • – • – • – • X51
• 19-inch Turbo wheels • • • • • • • • • • 404 151
sports exhaust system (176) with four-tube
sports tailpipes • 19-inch Carrera Sport wheels, including • • • • • • • • • • XRR 151
wheel centres with full-colour Porsche Crest
• W heel centres with full-colour Porsche Crest • • • • • • • • • • 446 151
• Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPM) • • • • • • • • • • 482 79


HomeLink ® Cruise control Sports bucket seat Sports bucket seat folded down
Interior. Interior.
911 Carrera 4S
911 Carrera 4S
911 Carrera 4
911 Carrera 4
911 Carrera S
911 Carrera S
911 Targa 4S
911 Targa 4S
911 Carrera
911 Carrera
911 Targa 4
911 Targa 4
• HomeLink® (programmable garage door opener) • • • • • • • • • • 608 120, 152 • Comfort seats with driver memory • • • • • • • • • • P15 115
• Cruise control • • • • • • • • • • 454 120, 152 • Sports seats • • • • • • • • • • P77 115
• Preparation for vehicle tracking system • • • • • • • • • • 674 120 • Adaptive sports seats with driver memory • • • • • • • • • • P01 116
• Fire extinguisher • • • • • • • • • • 509 • Sports bucket seats • • • • • • • • • • P03 116, 153
• Floor mats • • • • • • • • • • 810 • Seat heating • • • • • • • • • • 342 117
• Seat ventilation • • • • • • • • • • 541 117
• Heated steering wheel (operable separately) • • • • • • • • • • 345 113

Leather interior in special colour (Cocoa) with other optional equipment Leather interior in two-tone combination (Black/Sand Beige) with other optional equipment
Interior: leather. Interior: leather.
911 Carrera 4S
911 Carrera 4S
911 Carrera 4
911 Carrera 4
911 Carrera S
911 Carrera S
911 Targa 4S
911 Targa 4S
911 Carrera
911 Carrera
911 Targa 4
911 Targa 4
• Leather interior package (includes seats, dashboard • Leather seats • • • • • • • • • • Code

upper/lower sections, door panels and rear side
• Soft ruffled leather on seats • • • • • • • • • • 982
panels in smooth-finish leather)
– in standard colour • • • • • • • • • • Code • 3 -spoke multifunction steering wheel • • • • • • • • • • 844 113
– in special colour • • • • • • • • • • Code 154 in smooth-finish leather
– in two-tone combination • • • • • • • • • • 970 155

– in natural leather • • • • • • • • • • 998 107
– in colour to sample • • • • • • • • • • Code

Macassar interior package, three-spoke multifunction steering wheel in macassar, other optional equipment Carbon interior package, three-spoke multifunction steering wheel in carbon, other optional equipment
Interior: macassar
(dark wood with satin finish).* Interior: carbon.
911 Carrera 4S
911 Carrera 4S
911 Carrera 4
911 Carrera 4
911 Carrera S
911 Carrera S
911 Targa 4S
911 Targa 4S
911 Carrera
911 Carrera
911 Targa 4
911 Targa 4
• Macassar interior package • • • • • • • • • • 801 156 • Carbon interior package • • • • • • • • • • 803 157
• 3-spoke multifunction steering wheel in macassar • • • • • • • • • • 847 156 • 3-spoke multifunction steering wheel in carbon • • • • • • • • • • 845 157
* Since wood is a natural product, there may be variations in colour and grain. The vehicles illustrated in the chapter on personalisation may include additional options not featured in this catalogue.

Three-spoke multifunction steering wheel in Aluminium Look and other equipment Electronic logbook Cordless handset for telephone module
Interior: aluminium. Audio and communication.
911 Carrera 4S
911 Carrera 4S
911 Carrera 4
911 Carrera 4
911 Carrera S
911 Carrera S
911 Targa 4S
911 Targa 4S
911 Carrera
911 Carrera
911 Targa 4
911 Targa 4
• Three-spoke multifunction steering wheel • • • • • • • • • • XPU 158 • Navigation module • • • • • • • • • • 672 101
in Aluminium Look
• Electronic logbook • • • • • • • • • • 641 102, 159
• Gear/handbrake levers in aluminium I • • • • • • • • • • ECA 158
• Telephone module* • • • • • • • • • • 666 102
• PDK selector/handbrake lever in aluminium • • • • • • • • • • ECB
• Cordless handset for telephone module • • • • • • • • • • 669 159
• Mobile phone preparation with bracket*/** • • • • • • • • • • 618 103
• Mobile phone preparation*/** • • • • • • • • • • 619 103
* 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,
The vehicles illustrated in the chapter on personalisation may include additional options not featured in this catalogue. accordingly, in the electromagnetic radiation to which passengers are exposed. If cradle is used to mount the mobile phone, the field strength in
For information on these options, please consult your Porsche Centre. the passenger compartment can be reduced because the phone can be connected up to the external aerial (this feature depends on how specific
For more information on the options featured in this catalogue, please refer to the separate price list. mobile phones connect to the cradle). For information about the availability of a cradle for your mobile phone, please contact your Porsche Centre.
– not available extra-cost option • standard equipment W available at no extra cost The use of the telephone module for PCM prevents exposure to electromagnetic radiation as only the car’s external aerial is ever used.

Universal audio interface
Audio and communication.

911 Carrera 4S
911 Carrera 4
911 Carrera S
911 Targa 4S
911 Carrera
911 Targa 4
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Porsche Exclusive
• Voice control system • • • • • • • • • • 671 102
• TV tuner • • • • • • • • • • 676 102

State-of-the-art. Individually and exclusively tailored Either your Porsche Centre or the
• BOSE® Surround Sound System • • • • • • • • • • 680 104
And to your specification. to your wishes. Aesthetically customer centre in Zuffenhausen
• Six-disc CD/DVD autochanger* • • • • • • • • • • 693 and technically, inside and outside, (tel. +49 (0)711 911-25332) will
With the Porsche Exclusive range, using fine materials and with be happy to answer any questions
• Universal audio interface (iPod ®, USB, AUX) • • • • • • • • • • 870 103, 160
you can make your Porsche customary Porsche quality. You you may have. Please note that
• External aerial w w w w w w w w w w 461 even more special. Direct from will find a wide range of design delivery times may be extended
the factory. options in the separate Porsche for certain Porsche Exclusive
Exclusive 911 catalogue. equipment.
ay be incompatible with some copy-protected audio CDs/DVDs.

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Summary
The 911. Its strength lies

Porsche, Weissach 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, within.
911 Carrera,
911 Targa 4S 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.
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Summary

911 Carrera 911 Carrera S
Technical data Weights Manual / PDK Manual / PDK
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

911 Carrera 911 Carrera S
Permissible gross weight 1,820 kg / 1,850 kg 1,830 kg / 1,860 kg
Engine
Cylinders 6 6 Performance Manual / PDK Manual / PDK
Displacement 3,614 cm3 3,800 cm3 Top speed 289 km/h (180 mph) / 302 km/h (188 mph) /
Max. power (DIN) 254 kW (345 hp) 283 kW (385 hp) 287 km/h (178 mph) 300 km/h (186 mph)
at rpm 6,500 6,500 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) 4.9 secs / 4.7 secs 4.7 secs / 4.5 secs
Max. torque 390 Nm 420 Nm Sport Chrono Package Plus (with PDK)
at rpm 4,400 4,400 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) – / 4.5 secs – / 4.3 secs
Compression ratio 12.5:1 12.5:1 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)

Transmission 0–160 km/h (0–99 mph) – / 10.1 secs – / 9.3 secs
Layout Rear-wheel drive Rear-wheel drive Flexibility 80–120 km/h (50–75 mph) 6.3 secs / 6.7 secs 5.9 secs / 6.4 secs
Manual gearbox 6-speed 6-speed in 5th gear
PDK* (optional) 7-speed 7-speed
* Porsche Doppelkupplung Fuel consumption/emissions** Manual / PDK Manual / PDK

Chassis Urban in l/100 km (mpg) 15.5 (18.2) / 14.7 (19.2) 15.9 (17.8) / 15.3 (18.5)
Front axle McPherson strut suspension McPherson strut suspension Extra urban in l/100 km (mpg) 7.4 (38.2) / 7.0 (40.4) 7.6 (37.2) / 7.2 (39.2)
Rear axle LSA multi-link suspension LSA multi-link suspension Combined in l/100 km (mpg) 10.3 (27.4) / 9.8 (28.8) 10.6 (26.6) / 10.2 (27.7)
Steering Power-assisted (hydraulic), Power-assisted (hydraulic), CO2 emissions in g/km 242 / 230 250 / 240
with variable steering ratio with variable steering ratio
Turning circle 10.9 m 10.9 m Dimensions/aerodynamics

Brakes Four-piston aluminium monobloc fixed Four-piston aluminium monobloc fixed Length 4,435 mm 4,435 mm
calipers front and rear, internally calipers front and rear, internally Width 1,808 mm 1,808 mm
vented and cross-drilled discs vented and cross-drilled discs
Height 1,310 mm 1,300 mm
Vehicle stability system Enhanced PSM Enhanced PSM
Wheelbase 2,350 mm 2,350 mm
(with ABS 8.0) (with ABS 8.0)
Luggage compartment volume 135 litres 135 litres
Anti-lock braking system ABS 8.0 ABS 8.0
Tank capacity (refill volume) 64 litres 64 litres
Wheels Front: 8 J x 18 ET 57 Front: 8 J x 19 ET 57
Drag coefficient cw = 0.29 cw = 0.29
Rear: 10.5 J x 18 ET 60 Rear: 11 J x 19 ET 67
Tyres Front: 235/40 ZR 18 Front: 235/35 ZR 19 * Weight is calculated in accordance with the relevant EC Directives and is valid for vehicles with standard specification only.
Optional equipment increases this figure. The figure given includes 68 kg for the driver and 7 kg for luggage.
Rear: 265/40 ZR 18 Rear: 295/30 ZR 19 **Data determined for standard specification and in the NEDC (New European Driving Cycle) in accordance with the Euro 5 (715/2007/EG and 692/2008/EG)
measurement method. The figures do not refer to an individual vehicle nor do they constitute part of the offer. They are intended solely as a means of
comparing different types of vehicle. You can obtain further information about individual vehicles from your Porsche Centre.

911 Carrera 4 911 Carrera 4S 911 Carrera 4 911 Carrera 4S
Engine Weights Manual / PDK Manual / PDK
Cylinders 6 6 Unladen weight (DIN) 1,470 kg / 1,500 kg 1,480 kg / 1,510 kg
Displacement 3,614 cm3 3,800 cm3 Unladen weight (EC)* 1,545 kg / 1,575 kg 1,555 kg / 1,585 kg
Max. power (DIN) 254 kW (345 hp) 283 kW (385 hp) Permissible gross weight 1,870 kg / 1,900 kg 1,880 kg / 1,910 kg
at rpm 6,500 6,500
Performance Manual / PDK Manual / PDK
Max. torque 390 Nm 420 Nm
at rpm 4,400 4,400 Top speed 284 km/h (176 mph) / 297 km/h (185 mph) /
Compression ratio 12.5:1 12.5:1 282 km/h (175 mph) 295 km/h (183 mph)
0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) 5.0 secs / 4.8 secs 4.7 secs / 4.5 secs
Transmission Sport Chrono Package Plus (with PDK)

0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) – / 4.6 secs – / 4.3 secs
Layout All-wheel drive All-wheel drive
Manual gearbox 6-speed 6-speed
0–160 km/h (0–99 mph) – / 10.3 secs – / 9.4 secs
* Porsche Doppelkupplung
Flexibility 80–120 km/h (50–75 mph) 6.4 secs / 6.8 secs 6.0 secs / 6.5 secs
Chassis
in 5th gear
Front axle McPherson strut suspension McPherson strut suspension
Rear axle LSA multi-link suspension LSA multi-link suspension Manual / PDK Manual / PDK
Fuel consumption/emissions**
Steering Power-assisted (hydraulic), Power-assisted (hydraulic),
Urban in l/100 km (mpg) 15.9 (17.8) / 15.2 (18.6) 16.5 (17.1) / 15.8 (17.9)
Extra urban in l/100 km (mpg) 7.7 (36.7) / 7.2 (39.2) 7.9 (35.8) / 7.5 (37.7)
Turning circle 10.9 m 10.9 m
Combined in l/100 km (mpg) 10.6 (26.6) / 10.1 (28.0) 11.0 (25.7) / 10.5 (26.9)
Brakes Four-piston aluminium monobloc fixed Four-piston aluminium monobloc fixed
CO2 emissions in g/km 249 / 237 259 / 247
calipers front and rear, internally calipers front and rear, internally
Dimensions/aerodynamics
Length 4,435 mm 4,435 mm
Width 1,852 mm 1,852 mm
Rear: 11 J x 18 ET 51 Rear: 11 J x 19 ET 51
Tyres Front: 235/40 ZR 18 Front: 235/35 ZR 19
Rear: 295/35 ZR 18 Rear: 305/30 ZR 19 Tank capacity (refill volume) 67 litres 67 litres
* Weight is calculated in accordance with the relevant EC Directives and is valid for vehicles with standard specification only.
**Data determined for standard specification and in the NEDC (New European Driving Cycle) in accordance with the Euro 5 (715/2007/EG and 692/2008/EG)

911 Carrera Cabriolet 911 Carrera S Cabriolet 911 Carrera Cabriolet 911 Carrera S Cabriolet
at rpm 6,500 6,500
0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) 5 1 secs / 4 9 secs 4.9 secs / 4.7 secs

0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) – / 4.7 secs – / 4.5 secs
Layout Rear-wheel drive Rear-wheel drive
0–160 km/h (0–99 mph) – / 10.5 secs – / 9.7 secs
Chassis
in 5th gear
Urban in l/100 km (mpg) 15.6 (18.1) / 14.9 (19.0) 16.2 (17.4) / 15.5 (18.2)
Width 1,808 mm 1,808 mm
Rear: 10.5 J x 18 ET 60 Rear: 11 J x 19 ET 67

911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet
at rpm 6,500 6,500

0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) – / 4.8 secs – / 4.5 secs
0–160 km/h (0–99 mph) – / 10.7 secs – / 9.8 secs
Chassis
in 5th gear
Urban in l/100 km (mpg) 16.2 (17.4) / 15.5 (18.2) 16.8 (16.8) / 16.1 (17.5)
Width 1,852 mm 1,852 mm

911 Targa 4 911 Targa 4S 911 Targa 4 911 Targa 4S
at rpm 6,500 6,500

0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) – / 4.8 secs – / 4.5 secs
0–160 km/h (0–99 mph) – / 10.7 secs – / 9.8 secs
Chassis
in 5th gear
Urban in l/100 km (mpg) 15.9 (17.8) / 15.5 (18.2) 16.5 (17.1) / 15.8 (17.9)
Width 1,852 mm 1,852 mm

Loudspeakers 103, 105 Porsche Side Impact Sport Chrono Package Plus 74
Index Luggage compartment 119 Protection (POSIP) 93 Sports chassis 73
Porsche Stability Sports exhaust system 48, 150
M Management (PSM) 70 Steering 69
‘911’ logo 146 Chassis 66 G Macassar 156 Porsche Traction Steering wheels 112
Colours 139 Gear selector for PDK 59 Manual gearbox 60 Management (PTM) 62 Multifunction 112
A Exterior 140 Glass rear window 36 Materials 133 Powerkit Carrera S 150 Sport 58, 112
Aerokit Cup 147 Hood 141 Memory, personal 74 Stereo lambda
Airbags 92 Interior 142 H Mobile phone preparation 103 R control circuits 49, 133
All-wheel drive 62 Communication 100, 159 Hardtop 33, 148 Models 20 Rear axle 68 Storage 118
Aluminium Look 158 Cross-flow cooling 47 Heated seats 117 Motorsport 122 Rear differential,
Anti-theft protection 120 Cruise control 120 Heated steering wheel 113 mechanically locking 63, 73 T
Audio interface, universal 103 Hill-start assist 61 N Rear wiper 121, 147 Tandem brake booster 87
Audio system 100 D HomeLink® 120 Navigation module 101 Recycling 133 Technical data 168
AudioPilot ® 104 Direct fuel injection (DFI) 40 Hood 32 Noise 134 Roll-over protection 93 Telephone module 102
Dry-sump lubrication, Roof concept 32 Transmission 52
B integrated 46 I O Roof transport system 119 TV tuner 102
Bi-Xenon headlights 84 I numbers 146 Oil pump 46 Tyre Pressure
Body 90 E Ignition 47 On-board computer 111 S Monitoring (TPM) 79
Bodyshell structure 90 Engine cooling 47 Instruments 106 On-board diagnostics 51 Safety 80
BOSE® Surround Sound Engine management 50 Intake manifold 48 Seat ventilation 117 V
System 104 Engineered design 90 P Seats 114 VarioCam Plus 44
Boxer engine 40 Environment 130 K ParkAssist 121 Child seats 117 Vehicle tracking system 120
Brake system 86 Exhaust emission control 133 Knock control, cylinder-specific 50 Performance display 74, 77 Comfort seats 115 Voice control system 102
Exhaust system 49 Personalisation 136 Rear seats 117
C Exterior mirrors 120 L Porsche Active Suspension Sports bucket seats 116 W
Cabriolets 30, 94 Leather 142, 154 Management (PASM) 72 Sports seats 115 ‘Welcome Home’ lighting 120
Camshaft control 44 F Light-alloy engine 40 Porsche Ceramic Composite Sports seats, adaptive 116 Wheels 78, 151
Carbon 157 Factory collection 162 Lighting concept 85 Brake (PCCB) 88 Service 164 Wind deflector 33
Catalytic converter 49, 133 Friction, internal 46 Lightweight construction 45 Porsche Communication Servicing 51, 134
CD/DVD autochanger 101 Front axle 68 Liquid cooling 47 Management (PCM) 100 Slide/tilt sunroof 121
Ceramic brake system 88 Fuel 134 Logbook, electronic 102 Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) 55 Sound Package Plus 103
Fuel system 134

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The 911

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In short: a car with inner

Design icons. Engineering icons.

The engineering of the 911.

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The 911 Carrera 4 models and

The new standard steering

The standard Porsche Communi-

For all its advanced technologies,

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As with the modified exterior 18-inch wheels and S models with

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What’s the effect of inner

This inner strength has

But they all share the

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The six-speed manual sport closed-type design. The front and

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In terms of measurable values: On to the internal values: The 911 Carrera 4 models

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911 Carrera Cabriolet 911 Carrera S Cabriolet

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Hood. The interior hoodlining is made

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The electrically operated glass For an unmistakable silhouette.

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Glass roof open

911 Targa 4 Tailgate open

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First, the good news: the

Now for the even better

Inner strength means that

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3.8-litre boxer engine

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Engine speed (rpm)

Engine speed (rpm)

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lubricating points inside the efficient cross-flow cooling

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911 Carrera S with sports exhaust 911 Carrera S exhaust system

* Not in markets with leaded fuel.

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Input data Regulation/control of

Engine speed (from crankshaft) Ignition

Inlet camshaft phase angle Direct fuel injection

Electronic Engine Management

EMS SDI 3.1

Pressures – Engine oil Engine fan

Vehicle speed Oil pressure, fully variable oil pump

Air-conditioning settings Fuel pressure

Accelerator pedal Throttle valve

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Cause and effect. And

For instance, when you

Tyre Pressure Monitoring The driver can check the pressure