change wheel PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 2011 6.G Information Manual

Strength | Exterior design
Can you imagine a face without an expression?

Exterior design.
Every child recognises a 911, but can its
identit y be described in words? It can, by
looking more closely at the use of form,
proportions and contours. The roof line
tapers down into the rear. The wings are
higher than the front lid and, at the rear,
they add muscle. They give the 911 its
distinctive expression and leave you in
no doubt as to its temperament.
The overall appearance is low, wide and
sleek. Typically 911.
So, is every thing just the same as it has
been since 1963? Yes, and no. After all, only those who change will remain true

to themselves – and we’ve changed.
Our designers and engineers speak
guardedly about the 911 evolution.
Meanwhile, they continually manage to
take great strides forward with innova ­
tions motivated by the principle that
these should be functional and perfectly
compatible. The result is a harmonious
overall concept that makes the 911 a
sports car fit for the 21st century.
Indeed, the Porsche 911 Carrera has
already won the prestigious ‘red dot
award: product design 2012’ for its
unique functional and emotive design. To show you what we mean, we should
start by looking at the car’s exterior.

The longer wheelbase of the 911 improves
driving stability and cornering dynamics.
Overhangs are short at the front and rear,
making the 911 look even more compact
and agile.
The sporty overall impression is emphasised
by the roof line, which is lower than that of
the previous model, and by the wider track
at the front
– 46 mm on the 911 Carrera
models and 52 mm on the 911 Carrera S
models. On the new Carrera all ­wheel ­drive
models, the body has also been widened
at the rear by 44 mm. Increased traction and agilit y are just some of the benefits
these refinements bring.
The silhouette is therefore typically 911
and t ypical in terms of its development,
which will now be described in more detail.
Strength
| The new 911
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Strength
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Engineering
Let’s forget the future for a moment.
As we discover it in the present.

Engineering.
What use is the engineering of tomorrow
when it can be found on the road today?
None. So let ’s turn to the here and now.
The engines, as you would expect, are
characterised by six horizontally opposed
cylinders. The 3.4 ­litre engine in the
911 Carrera models produces 257 kW
(350 hp); in the 911 Carrera S models,
the 3.8 ­litre engine develops 294 kW
(400 hp). All variants are equipped with
direct fuel injection (DFI) and VarioCam
Plus for increased power and compara ­
tively low fuel consumption. Power is transmit ted to the wheels by the
7
­speed manual gearbox with the highest
gear designed specifically with fuel econ ­
omy in mind or, optionally, by efficiency ­
enhanced Porsche Doppel kupplung (PDK),
which offers gear changes with no inter ­
ruption in the flow of power.
On the 911 Carrera all ­wheel ­drive
models, the enhanced Porsche Traction
Management (PTM) distributes the power
to the wheels according to weather and
road conditions. Handling is even more
poised, particularly when the car is being
driven to its limits. As a result, you are
safer not just in the wet and snow, but
also when adopting a sport y driving st yle.
The chassis is also packed with forward ­
looking technology. Fitted as standard
in the 911 Carrera S and 911 Carrera S
Cabriolet, Porsche Torque Vectoring
(PTV) increases dynamic performance.
Available as an option for the S models,
Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC)
improves dynamic performance further
still. Dynamic engine mounts, available
as an option for all models, provide per ­
ceptibly more precise handling – and
not just when cornering.
The 911 has a light weight composite
construction in aluminium and steel.
Used extensively and in just the right
places, lightweight aluminium improves fuel economy and dynamic performance
and helps to achieve an excellent weight
to power ratio of 4.7 kg / kW (3.5 kg / hp)

for the 911 Carrera S, for example.
The future of the sports car begins now.
For fuel consumption and CO
2 emissions, please refer to pages 139/141.

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Temperament

| Chassis and body
It ’s easy, and even makes sense, to carry
on in your usual way, but what happens
if a sudden change of direction leaves
you thrown off course? Then, it all comes
down to personal strength.
A Porsche has a clear sense of purpose
and is the embodiment of strength. It
demonstrates this with sport y and precise
handling and excellent road holding.
With the optional Porsche Dynamic
Chassis Control (PDCC) for the S models
of the 911 Carrera, these characteristics
can be further accentuated: the vehicle
holds the road even bet ter and delivers
even sportier performance. PDCC is an active anti
­roll system that
suppresses lateral body movement during
cornering manoeuvres. In addition, it
minimises the lateral instability of the
vehicle on uneven ground.
This effect is achieved with the aid of
hydraulic stabilising actuators in the form
of cylinders designed to optimise camber.
Lateral roll is counteracted by forces
generated at each individual wheel, based
on steering angle and lateral acceleration.
Rapid cornering in the 911 Carrera without PDCC (illustrative example) Rapid cornering in the 911 Carrera S with PDCC (illustrative example)
You appreciate directness.
But love a few twists and turns.

Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC).The results are improved dynamic
performance and increased ride comfort
at all speeds, as well as optimised turn ­in
and stable load transfer characteristics.
In simple terms, the t yres and vehicle
hold the road bet ter and you can steer
through corners faster and in a more
re l a x e d m a n n e r.
PDCC sets standards for handling
performance, ride comfort and driving
pleasure. In the 911, your ‘usual’
way suddenly becomes the Porsche way.

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Temperament

| Chassis and body
Included in the package are a performance
display, a digital and an analogue stop ­
watch and the SPORT PLUS but ton. An
additional display in the steering wheel
and instrument cluster indicates whether
the SPORT but tons and Launch Control
have been activated.On activation of SPORT PLUS mode,
Porsche Active Suspension Management
(PASM) and, in the 911 Carrera S models,
optional Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control
(PDCC) switch to a harder damping set ­
ting and offer more direct steering and,
therefore, better road holding.
In SPORT PLUS mode, the trigger thresh ­
old
for PSM is raised. Agilit y is perceptibly
enhanced when braking for corners with
PSM, allowing sportier braking and exit
acceleration. For maximum dexterit y, PSM
can be set to standby while the car is
still in SPORT PLUS mode. For safet y, it
is set to intervene automatically only
when ABS assistance is required on both
the front wheels.
In combination with PDK, the Sport
Chrono Package has t wo additional

functions for a sport y drive that borders
on a motorsport experience. The first
is ‘Launch Control’, which can be used
on the track to achieve the best possible
standing start – a racing start. The second function is the ‘motorsport
­
derived gearshif t strategy’. Using this,
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) is geared
up for extremely short shift times and
optimum shift points for the maximum
acceleration available. This combination
of uncompromising and involving perfor ­
mance is ideal for the racetrack.
A key component of the Sport Chrono
Package is the stopwatch mounted on
the dashboard. In conjunction with PCM,
a special performance display enables
you to view, store and evaluate lap times
or other driving times. It shows the total
driving time, lap distance, lap number
and lap times recorded so far.
A feature of the Sport Chrono Package
borrowed from motorsport is the dynamic
engine mounts. These exploit the laws
of physics for your own driving pleasure.
Dynamic engine mounts.
You don’t have to take the 911 onto the
racetrack. But you can, more so than
ever, because dynamic engine mounts
are now included as part of the Sport
Chrono Package.
The electronically controlled system mini ­
mises the oscillations and vibrations of the
entire drive train, especially the engine,
and combines the benefits of a hard or
soft engine mounting arrangement.
A hard engine mounting delivers optimum
dynamic performance because it offers
the highest degree of handling precision
possible. Soft engine mounts, on the
other hand, minimise oscillations and
vibrations. While comfort is improved on
uneven road surfaces, this comes at
the expense of dynamic performance.
Our engineers have solved this problem
by enabling the engine mounts to adapt
their stiffness and damping properties to
changes in driving st yle and road surface
conditions. This has been achieved by
use of a fluid with magnetic properties in
interaction with an electrically generated field. For the driver, the results are tangi
­
ble. Handling is perceptibly more stable
under load change conditions and in
fast corners. Whenever a less assertive
driving st yle is adopted, the dynamic
engine mounts provide a higher level of
comfort.

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Composure
| Comfor t
In the 911, there is a point at which all
forces come together. The steering wheel
is the most important inter face bet ween
the driver and the sports car. This is

why all available steering wheels feature
a high ­grip steering wheel rim in smooth ­
finish leather and offer outstanding
ergonomics. A full ­size airbag is integrated
as st a n d a rd .SportDesign steering wheel.
As with the sports steering wheel, the
optional SportDesign steering wheel
is adjustable for both height and reach
and, thanks to its grip mouldings, it’s
in safe hands – even on the sportiest
of drives.
Sports steering wheel.
The sports steering wheel is fit ted as
standard and adjusts up to 40 mm for
height and up to 60 mm for reach.
The optional multifunction steering
wheel has four function but tons and t wo thumbwheels for convenient operation

of audio, telephone and navigation
functions, TFT display and on ­board
computer. On request, the steering
wheel is available in smooth ­finish leather,
carbon or mahogany. In conjunction with PDK, the steering
wheels are equipped with t wo ergonomic
gearshift switches enabling you to
change gear directly from the steering
wheel. With the optional Sport Chrono
Package, the steering wheel also features
a display above the airbag module

to inform you whether the SPORT,
SPORT PLUS and Launch Control functions
have been activated.
SportDesign steering wheel
In conjunction with PDK, the steering
wheel features t wo gearshif t paddles.
These are made from a strong alloy and
are ergonomically located behind the
lef t ­ and right ­hand steering wheel
spokes. Pull the right ­hand paddle and
PDK shifts up. Pull the left ­hand paddle and PDK shifts down. When PDK has
been combined with the optional Sport
Chrono Package, the left ­ and right­hand
spokes additionally feature a display
that tells you whether the SPORT,
SPORT PLUS and Launch Control functions
have been activated.
Steering wheel heating.
For increased comfort on cold days,
steering wheel heating is available as
an option for the sports steering wheel
and multifunction steering wheels.
The heating is operated by a but ton
on the rear of the lower steering wheel
spoke.
Multifunction steering wheel in conjunction with PDK Spor tDesign steering wheel with gearshif t paddles
Sports steering wheel

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Composure
| Comfor t
Porsche Communication Management
(PCM) including navigation module.
Porsche Communication Management
(PCM) is standard for all 911 models.

Powerful, multifunctional and easy to

use, PCM is your control centre for audio,
navigation and commu nication functions. The main feature is the intuitive 7
­inch
touchscreen. Alternatively, you can choose
to operate PCM using conventional rotary
pushbut ton controls. With a maximum of
five list items per page, the screen dis ­
play is very clearly presented. A useful
help function is displayed at the foot of
the screen. Radio functions include up to 42 memory
presets and an FM dual tuner frequency diversit y with RDS, which continuously
scans in the background for the best
signal, and a dynamic autostore.
The DVD ­audio drive plays CDs and audio
DVDs and is MP3 ­compatible. Audio
playback of video DVDs is also supported. A six
­disc CD/ DVD autochanger integrated
into PCM is available as an option.
The standard ­fitted universal audio inter ­
face (AUX) in the glove compartment
enables you to connect your iPod
® or
any audio source. Recharging is also
supported. Once connected, your iPod
®
or USB stick is then conveniently and
safely operated via the PCM, the optional
multifunction steering wheel or the
optional voice control system.
You can download the performance dis ­
play data from the Sport Chrono Package
and data from the electronic logbook
via the USB port. You can also transfer
up to 10,000 tracks in MP3 format to
the internal hard drive (or Jukebox)
1) of
the PCM and play them from there. Pod ­
casts and audiobooks are recognised
and played and cover art is displayed.
Further details are available from your
Porsche Centre.
Universal audio interface
The navigation module in PCM features
a high ­speed hard drive and allows you to
choose bet ween a 2D display and a 3D
perspective. In some regions, it is possi ­
ble to display the terrain (with an overlaid
satellite map) and buildings in 3D. Split
screen mode enables you to view
t wo
functions at once, such as the current

navigation map and a list of symbols that
represent the next driving manoeuvre.
The navigation module also has a dynam ­
ic route guidance function which takes
into account official traffic messages
(TMC) and additional traffic flow sensors
(TMC Pro).
2)
1) Available from November 2012 at the earliest.2) TMC Pro is currently available in Germany, Austria
and Switzerland. Porsche Communication Management (PCM) including navigation module

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‘911’ badge 126
A
Adaptive cruise control 93
Airbags 80
Anti ­theft protection 96
Audio interface, universal 98
AudioPilot
® 10 2
Auto start/stop function 43
B
Bi­Xenon headlights 83
Body 54
BOSE
® Surround Sound System 102
Brakes 76
Burmester
®
High ­End Surround Sound System 104
C
Cataly tic converter 46, 117
CD/ DVD autochanger 98
Chassis 54
Climate control 92Coasting
51
Colours Exterior 122
Interior 124
Comfort 84
Communication 97
Cruise control 92
D
Direct fuel injection (DFI) 44
Dry ­sump lubrication, integrated 46
Dynamic engine mounts 69
E
Electrical system recuperation 43
Emission control 117
Engine management system 47
Engineered safety design 56
Engines 38
3.4 ­litre boxer engine 40
3.8 ­litre boxer engine 40
E n v i r o n m e n t 114
Exhaust system 46
Exterior mirrors and rear ­view mirror 95
F
Factory collection 133
Front axle 57
F u e l 117
Fuel consumption 117
Fuel system 117
H
Headlight cleaning system 83
HomeLink
®
(programmable garage door opener) 92
Hood 58
I
I numbers 126
Instruments 87
Intake manifold 46
K
Knock control, cylinder­specific 47
L
Le a t h e r 124, 129
Light design package 92Lights 82
Logbook, electronic
100
Luggage compartment 95
M
Manual gearbox 48
M a t e r i a l s 117
Memory package 90
Mobile phone preparation 101
Models 8
Motorsport 108
O
On­board computer 87
On ­board diagnostics 47
Online services 101
P
Panorama 134
Park Assist 95
Parking brake, electric 80
Performance display 69
Personalisation 120Porsche Active Suspension

Management (PASM) 62
Porsche Ceramic Composite
Brake (PCCB) 78
Porsche Communication
Management (PCM) 98
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) 50
Porsche Dynamic Chassis
Control (PDCC) 64
Porsche Dynamic Light
System (PDLS) 83
Porsche Entry & Drive 96
Porsche Side Impact
Protection System (POSIP) 81
Porsche Stabilit y Management (PSM) 71
Porsche Torque Vectoring (PT V) 72
Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus
(PT V Plus) 72
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) 52
Porsche Vehicle Tracking
System (PV TS) 96
Power steering 66
Power steering Plus 66
R
Rain sensor 95
Rear axle 57
Rear differential lock 72
R e c y c l i n g 117
Roll ­over protection 81
Roof transport system 95, 126
S
Safet y 76
Seat heating 91
Seat ventilation 91
Seats Adaptive sports seats Plus 90
Child seats 91
Fully electric sports seats 90
Rear seats 91
Sports seats 90
Sports seats Plus 90
Sports bucket seats 91
Slide/tilt sunroof 94
Slide/tilt sunroof, glass 94
Sound Package Plus 97 SPORT but ton
67
Sport Chrono Package 67
SPORT PLUS but ton 67
Sports exhaust system 46
Sports suspension 63
Steering 66
Steering wheel heating 89
Steering wheels Multifunction steering wheel 88
SportDesign steering wheel 89
Sports steering wheel 88
Stereo Lambda control circuits 117
T
Technical data 138
Telephone module 101
TFT display 87
Thermal management 43
Transmission 48
Trim strip in a high ­gloss finish 126
T V tuner 101
Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPM) 70
Index
V
VarioCam Plus system 44
Voice control system 100
W
‘Welcome Home’ lighting 92
Wheels 70
Wind deflector, electric 60