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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. Our designers and engineers speak
guardedly about the 911 evolution. This
evolution is always motivated by the
principle that any innovations 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 Design Award’ for its
unique, functional and emotive design.
To show you what we mean, we should
start by taking a look at the car’s
exterior. Its long wheelbase helps to
provide a high level of driving stabilit y
and excellent cornering dynamics. Overhangs are short at the front and
rear, giving the 911 a compact and agile
look.
The sport y overall impression is
emphasised by the low roof line and by the
wide track at the front. On the 911 Carrera
all-wheel- drive models, the body is 44 mm
wider at the rear. The resulting benefits
include increased traction and agility.
The silhouette is therefore typically 911
and t ypical in terms of its development,
which will now be described in more detail.

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The vehicle architecture, with its wide
track at the front axle and the low roof
line, lends the front of the 911 a dynamic
appearance that is both sport y and
elegant. It has also helped us to achieve a
low drag coefficient of 0.29 for the
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Fit ted as standard, the Bi-Xenon head -
lights have the familiar oval-shaped
surrounds for classic appeal and reveal
their technically impressive inner
workings. LED main headlights including
Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus
(PDLS +
) with dynamic cornering lights,
speed-sensitive headlight range control
and dynamic main beam are available

as an option.
The indicators, daytime running lights
and position lights are all LEDs and are
integrated into the separate front light
units. Their slimline design contrasts with
that of the rounded headlights. Together
with the two integral air intakes, they
make the front of the 911 unmistakable. At the rear, every thing is clean and
sharp: the styling, the appearance and
the effect. This is due not least to the
distinct lines and narrow LED taillights
which accentuate the horizontal
contouring of the rear. The illuminated
rear light strip on the all-wheel- drive
models further enhances the effect. One unmistakable Porsche feature

is the stainless steel tailpipes. On the
S models, t win tailpipes are fit ted on
both sides. The wide rear spoiler is
extendable, acting to reduce lift in all
driving situations and further increase
driving stability.
The 911 Carrera models and the
911 Carrera S models are equipped

as standard with 19-inch and 20 -inch
wheels, respectively. Their large
dimensions enhance the sporty presence
of the 911. The t yres have a large rolling
circumference for improved comfort and
performance. Even the logo on the rear has an impor
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tant function to perform. It is, after all,
the hallmark of the Porsche identity.In summary, form always follows function.
As a design principle, it couldn’t be
more simple, but it ’s what makes the
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Switchbacks, hairpins, zigzags, S-bends...
There are countless reasons for having intelligent all-wheel drive.

The 911 Carrera 4S.
Steadfastness. Another apparent Porsche
contradiction. But whilst it ’s true that
sports cars are all about movement,
about surging forwards, it ’s even more
important to stay calm at all times,

to act with composure and never rashly.
So it ’s reassuring that you can rely

on the handling characteristics of the
911 Carrera 4S.
The Porsche Traction Management

(PTM) active all-wheel- drive system is
particularly dependable, especially

when driving the car at the limits of
performance. To achieve this, our
engineers have travelled right to the
physical boundaries – and extended

them. PTM now ensures that the car is poised and balanced, and really comes
into its own when adopting a sport y
driving st yle or travelling in extreme
weather conditions.
At the rear, the car is the personification
of roadholding, with its 44 mm wider
body and broader track by comparison
with the rear-wheel- drive 911 Carrera
models, and with road-hugging 305 mm
wide rear wheels. The seamless
horizontal taillight strip continues the
same st yling language. The all-wheel-
drive model is also recognisable from

the front, thanks to its dynamically
accentuated cooling air intakes in the
front end.
Though the car is practically at one with
the ground, it cannot keep still. This is
unsurprising when it is powered by a

3.8-litre engine developing 294 kW
(400 hp) at 7,400 rpm. When combined
with optional Porsche Doppelkupplung
(PDK), this power unit can accelerate the
car to 100 km/ h in a mere 4.3 seconds.
And continue up to a maximum speed of
297 km/ h.
Nevertheless, the 911 Carrera 4S
demonstrates that this level of
performance needn’t come at the
expense of fuel consumption and CO2
emissions. Fuel-efficient technologies,
such as electrical system recuperation,
For fuel consumption, CO
2 emissions and efficiency class, please refer to pages 141/143.
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auto start/stop – both integrated as
standard – and the ‘coasting’ function of
PDK, prove that Porsche is continually
resolving conflicting aims by means of
Intelligent Performance.
Where safety is concerned, the mono -
bloc fixed brake calipers at the front of
the S models have six pistons instead
of four, whilst the brake pads are 10 %
larger. The result is even shorter braking
distances. Proof that, at Porsche, safet y
is an integral part of performance, not its
polar opposite.
Steadfast through and through.
Corner after corner.

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| Chassis and body
Aluminium
Deep -drawn steels
Multiphase steels
Super- high -strength micro -alloyed steels
Boron- alloyed steels
Front and rear axles.
The independent suspension at the front
features a light weight spring-strut axle
with longitudinal and transverse links and
cross members that have been refined
for stiffness. Each front wheel is precisely
located, ensuring excellent directional stability, superior handling and reduced
pitching under braking, and the wide
track optimises turn-
in.
The rear axle is equipped with a
motorsport- derived multi -link suspension
and chassis subframe. Refined axle
kinematics for improved longitudinal
damping reduce acceleration squat and increase comfort. Light weight spring
struts further enhance agilit y.
The high proportion of aluminium used in
the construction of the axles reduces the
weight of the vehicle and of the unsprung masses, helping to improve fuel economy,
comfort and agility.
Rear axle of the 911 Carrera S
Front axle of the 911 Carrera S
Engineered design.
The innovative bodyshell of the 911 fulfils
t wo structural design requirements: first,
excellent driving dynamics due to the
body’s extremely high rigidit y; second, a
low vehicle weight primarily as a result of
the intelligent lightweight construction.
To meet the second requirement, we
employed state -of -the- art techniques for
combining various materials in order
to utilise specific material properties
exactly where they are needed.

For the bodyshell, therefore, we used
very thin, but nevertheless extremely
rigid, sheets of steel. Aluminium and magnesium were used extensively in
areas such as the roof, underbody, front
end, doors, rear wings and engine com
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partment and luggage compartment lids.
Magnesium, which is a particularly light -
weight material, was also selected for
the cockpit and centre console support
beam and, in the Cabriolet models,
the hood shell elements. Such material efficiency is key to
reducing the overall weight and, as a
result, fuel consumption of the vehicle.
For the driver, this intelligent blend of
materials reduces the weight of the
vehicle and offers a high level of comfort
thanks to excellent vibration-damping
characteristics and particularly high
composite rigidit y, a high degree of
dynamic torsional stiffness, and
especially sporty handling.
The long wheelbase improves comfort as
well as straight-line accuracy and driving
stabilit y at high speeds and in fast
corners.

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Hood.
To our engineers, clever and innovative
hood technology is particularly
important. The result we see today is
a flexible fabric hood comprising a fixed
glass rear screen and three integral hood
elements, which are manufactured from
magnesium. This makes the hood highly
robust and, yet, particularly light weight.
Another benefit is that the hood is
smooth and firm. The fabric remains taut
keeping the familiar 911 lines elegant. A
trivialit y? Only if you choose to ignore the
impressively low drag coefficient. In the case of the 911 Carrera Cabriolet
models, for example, it ’s as low as 0.30.
A further feat of Porsche engineering.
The rear screen is made from glass

and is electrically heated and scratch-
resistant to provide excellent rearward
visibilit y. A rain channel on the hood
carries away water to avoid dripping
when the doors are opened.
Electrically powered, the hood is
operated using a but ton on the centre
console or via the key remote. It opens
or closes in just 13 seconds and remains
operable up to a speed of 50 km/ h. The concertina action ensures optimum
protection for the interior lining.
The interior hood lining is made from
a heat-
insulating and sound
-absorbing
material. Consistent interior temperatures
and an effective suppression of wind
noise are the perceptible results. Thank -
fully, however, even the hood’s sound -
proofing properties are no match for
the resonant Porsche sound.
Open, flexible, independent.
The optimum prerequisites for a long-term relationship.
Cabriolet technology.

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Our identity is found under the bonnet,
in the design and behind the steering wheel.

Comfort.
Driving a 911 is first and foremost
about the feel of the road in the original,
unadulterated and direct sense. Is it
possible, then, to mention the 911 and
comfort in the same breath? To speak
of systems that make driving ‘more
agreeable’, or of materials that feel
‘pleasant ’ to the touch? Good question.
In reality, however, should anyone really
be forced to choose one over the other?
Let ’s introduce ourselves to the concept
of sport y comfort – dynamic performance
that maintains composure even when
pushed to the extreme.
Interior.
Engineering and st yle – and Porsche
identit y on the inside, as demonstrated
by the ascending centre console. In
t ypical Porsche fashion, the use of form
follows a basic principle: focus on the
driver. This is why the distance bet ween
the gear lever or selector and steering
wheel is extremely short and the operat -
ing logic, such as that of the t wo -zone
air conditioning system or the suspension
settings, is clear and uncomplicated.
You shouldn’t have to browse one sub -
menu after another. You should instead
be able to concentrate on what ’s
important: the road. Our materials are high- qualit y with a
sporty character. The steering wheel rim,
door pulls and armrests are in leather,
for instance. Alcantara has proven its
worth in motorsport and is used as
standard for the roof lining of the Coupé
models.
In addition to the choice of Black,
Platinum Grey, Luxor Beige and Yachting
Blue for the interior, there is a wide

range of other personalisation options
available, including two-
tone colour
combinations or special colours and
materials such as carbon, aluminium
or high - qualit y wood.

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ParkAssist (front and rear).
An enhanced version of Park Assist, with
four sensors in the front end, is available
as an option. The audible alert is
supplemented by a visual warning in the
central display screen, which shows a
graphical representation of the vehicle
from overhead.
ParkAssist.
Park Assist is fit ted as standard in
t h e 911 Carrera Cabriolet models and
is available as an option for the
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four inconspicuous sensors in the rear
end, the system audibly alerts the driver
to the presence of obstacles detected
behind the vehicle. An intermit tent
warning tone increases in rapidity as the
obstacle is approached.
Reversing camera.
The optional reversing camera (only in
conjunction with ParkAssist (front and
rear), and with CDR Plus audio system or
PCM) facilitates precise reverse parking
and manoeuvring. Help is provided in the
form of the camera image and the
dynamic, superimposed guidelines on the
central display screen, which illustrate
the predicted course of the vehicle given
the current position of the steering
wheel.
Exterior mirrors and rear-view mirror.
Electrically adjustable exterior mirrors
are fitted as standard. Electrically folding
exterior mirrors with courtesy lighting
on both sides of the vehicle are available
as an option. By illuminating the area
in front of the doors, they make it easier
to find your way in the dark. An auto -
dimming function for the rear-view mirror
and exterior mirrors, with an integrated
rain sensor for the windscreen wipers,
is available as an option.
Slide/tilt sunroof.
The electrically adjustable slide/tilt
sunroof is available as an option for all
911 Carrera Coupé models. It opens
out wards so that it does not interfere
with headroom. Another advantage of
this special design is the large aperture
for increased driving pleasure under the
open sky. The t wo -position net-t ype wind
deflector protects against draught and
further reduces wind noise.
Glass slide/tilt sunroof.
The electrically adjustable slide/tilt sun -
roof is also available in tinted single -
glazed safet y glass. An integral electric
sunblind provides shade from unwanted
bright light. It is available in five different
colours. The design, headroom and aper -
ture of the glass roof are identical to
those of the regular slide/tilt sunroof. The
only difference is that, even when closed,
the glass sunroof still gives you that
open- to- the- sky feeling.
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Comfort
Porsche Entry & Drive.
With the optional Porsche Entry & Drive,
you can leave your car key in your
pocket. As soon as you grab the door
handle or approach the luggage
compartment, the system automatically
checks the encrypted access code on
the key. Once the key is validated, the
door or the luggage compartment lid unlocks. The engine can then be started
and switched off using the electronic
ignition switch.
To lock the vehicle, you simply press
the but ton on the outside of the door
handle. Porsche Entry & Drive then locks
the vehicle and activates the engine
immobiliser and steering column lock.
Luggage compartment.
The luggage compartment volume in the
911 models is 145 litres – 125 litres in
the 911 Carrera all-wheel- drive models.
The luggage compartment is fully
trimmed in scratch-resistant materials.
Roof transport system.
Available as an option for the Coupé
models, the aluminium roof transport
system is aerodynamically efficient, very
light weight and easy to fit. A range of
at tachments is available, such as a roof
box, a bike carrier or a ski/snowboard
carrier. Maximum roof load is 75 kg.
Anti-theft protection.
All 911 Carrera models are equipped as
standard with an immobiliser with in-key
transponder and an alarm system with
radar-based interior surveillance. The
system secures the doors, luggage
compartment, passenger compartment
and ignition lock.
Preparation for Porsche Vehicle
Tracking System (PVTS).
Available as an option, this preparation
enables future installation of the Porsche
Vehicle Tracking System (PV TS) available
from Porsche Tequipment. The system
makes it possible to locate a stolen
vehicle across most of the countries

in Europe. The preparation package
includes a special wiring loom and a

tilt sensor for the alarm system.

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Roof lining.
3)
Special colour.

Leather
1)/soft-touch paint2)
Interior colour.
Agate Grey



Carpet.
Agate Grey Agate Grey



Roof lining.
3)
Black
Platinum Grey
Luxor Beige
Black



Carpet.
Black
Platinum Grey
Luxor Beige
Yachting Blue
Black
Platinum Grey
Luxor Beige
Yachting Blue
Standard interior colours.

Leatherette/leather
1)/
soft-touch paint
2)
Interior colour.
See separate price list for recommended colour combinations.
1) Leather finish on dashboard upper section including instrument shroud, front section of
dashboard including front passenger airbag cover, steering wheel rim and airbag module,
door upper panels, upper section of rear side panels, seat centres, seat bolsters, head -
rests, back of front seat backrests, front seat bases, door centre panels, centre console
side sections, transmission tunnel in rear.
2) Sof t-touch paint in interior colour; sun visors and inner door sill guards with film finish in
interior colour.
3) Roof lining in Alcantara (Coupé models), roof lining in black fabric (Cabriolet models).
Personality | Personalisation
Leather interior package in Luxor Beige

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Roof lining.
3)



Carpet.
Espresso
Cognac Garnet RedEspresso
Black
Espresso
Natural leather interior.


Leather
1)/soft-touch paint2)
Interior colour.
Espresso
Garnet Red
Espresso and Cognac
See separate price list for recommended colour combinations.
1) Leather finish on dashboard upper section including instrument shroud, front section of
dashboard including front passenger airbag cover, steering wheel rim and airbag
module, door upper panels, upper section of rear side panels, seat centres, seat
bolsters, headrests, back of front seat backrests, front seat bases, door centre panels,
centre console side sections, transmission tunnel in rear.
2) Sof t-touch paint in interior colour; sun visors and inner door sill guards with film finish in
interior colour.
3) Roof lining in Alcantara (Coupé models), roof lining in black fabric (Cabriolet models).



Roof lining.
3)
Black
Agate Grey
Black
Black



Carpet.
Luxor Beige
Pebble Grey
Platinum Grey
Garnet Red
Two-tone combination interior.
Leather
1)/soft-touch paint2)
Interior colour.

Agate Grey and Pebble Grey
Black and Platinum Grey
Black and Garnet Red Black and Luxor Beige
Personality | Personalisation
Leather interior package in Espresso and Cognac