PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 2005 5.G Owners Manual

Vehicle Identification, Technical Data
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Vehicle Identification When ordering spare parts or making inquiries,
please always quote the vehicle identification
number. Vehicle data bankThe vehicle data bank is attached to the inside of
the “Maintenance” booklet.
It contains all important data about your vehicle.
Note
This data bank cannot be re-ordered if it is lost or
damaged.
This label contains the following information:
1. Vehicle Identification No.
2. Type/Type description
3. Engine code/Transmission code
4. Paint No./Interior
5. Optional equipment
Vehicle identification number In accordance with Federal Safety Regulations,
the vehicle identification number of your car is lo-
cated at the bottom left of the windshield frame
and can be seen from the outside.
The vehicle identification number is in the luggage
compartment under the battery cover and at the
bottom left behind the windshield.
Removing the battery cover
fPlease observe the chapter „BATTERY“ on
page 236.
Safety compliance stickerThe safety compliance sticker is your assurance
that your new Porsche complies with all applicable
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards which
were in effect at the time the vehicle was manufac-
tured.
The sticker also shows the month and year of pro-
duction and the vehicle identification number of
your car (perforations) as well as the Gross Vehi-
cle Weight Rating and the Gross Axle Weight Rat-
ing.

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Tire pressure plateThe tire pressure plate is attached to the left-hand
door aperture.Paint dataPaint data can be found on the tire pressure plate.
Engine number The engine number is stamped on the underside
of the crankcase.

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Technical DataEngine data
911 Carrera 911 Carrera S
Type M 96/05 M 97/01
Horizontally opposed engine, liquid cooledHorizontally opposed engine, liquid cooled
Number of cylinders 6 6
Bore 3.78 in./96 mm 3.90 in./99 mm
Stroke 3.26 in./82.8 mm 3.26 in./82.8 mm
Cubic capacity 219.4 cu. in./3596 cm
3 233.3 cu. in./3824 cm
3
Compression ratio 11.3 : 1 11.8 : 1
Net-horsepower, SAE J 1349 325 hp/239 kW 355 hp/261 kW
at crankshaft speed 6800 rpm 6600
Net torque, SAE J 1349 273 ft. lb./370 Nm 295 ft. lb./400 Nm
at crankshaft speed 4250 rpm 4600 rpm
Engine control Stationary high-voltage distribution, sequential injection,
cylinder-selective knock-control, stereo oxygen sensor closed-loop control, diagnostic system,
4 overhead camshafts, Porsche VarioCam Plus, hydraulic valve clearance compensation

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Transmission
Manual transmission Tiptronic S
1st gear 3.91 3.60
2nd gear 2.32 2.19
3rd gear 1.61 1.41
4th gear 1.28 1.00
5th gear 1.08 0.83
6th gear 0.88
Reverse 1st gear 3.59 3.17
2nd gear 1.93
Final drive ratio 3.44 3.56

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Tires, Rims, Tracks
Tire Rim Rim offset Track
Summer tires*front 235/40 ZR 18 (91Y) 8 J x 18 H2 57 mm 58.5 in./1486 mm
rear 265/40 ZR 18 (101Y) XL 10 J x 18 H2 58 mm 60.4 in./1534 mm
or front 235/35 ZR 19 (87Y) 8 J x 19 H2 57 mm 58.5 in./1486 mm
rear 295/30 ZR 19 (100Y) XL 11 J x 19 H2 67 mm 59.7 in./1516 mm
Snow tiresfront 235/40 R 18 91V M+S 8 J x 18 H2 57 mm 58.5 in./1486 mm
rear 265/40 R 18 97V M+S** 10 J x 18 H2 58 mm 60.4 in./1534 mm
or front 235/35 R 19 87V M+S 8 J x 19 H2 57 mm 58.5 in./1486 mm
rear 295/30 R 19 100V XL M+S 11 J x 19 H2 67 mm 59.7 in./1516 mm
The load capacity coefficient (e.g. “91”) and maximum speed code letter (e.g. “Y”) are minimum requirements.
Danger!
Installation of sizes not authorized by
Porsche may have a dangerous effect on
the driving stability and could result in
severe personal injury or death.
fBefore mounting new tires, check with your
Porsche dealer about the current release status.
* 911 Carrera S: Summer tires 19-inch only

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Tire Pressures for cold tiresSummer and winter tires
These tire filling pressures apply only to the tire makes and types approved by Porsche.
fPlease observe the chapter “TIRES/WHEELS” on Page 209. Tire and rim sizesExtensive tests are performed before specific tires and wheels are approved by Porsche. Your Porsche dealer has infor-
mation about approved tires and wheels and is happy to assist you.
If aftermarket tires and/or wheels are installed which are not approved by Porsche, the vehicle’s roadability and handling
characteristics might be impaired. Since Porsche has no data on such combinations, Porsche cannot stand behind the
safety or durability of these aftermarket combinations.
Snow chainsCan be mounted only on the rear wheels; maximum speed 30 mph (50 km/h).
Use only Porsche authorized fine-link cross-type or edge chains.
Snow chain clearance can be guaranteed only on the tire + rim combination marked**.
18 inch wheels front 36 psi (2.5 bar)
rear 44 psi (3.0 bar)
19 inch wheels, partially loaded front 33 psi (2.3 bar)
(up to 2 persons without luggage) rear 39 psi (2.7 bar)
19 inch wheels, fully loaded front 36 psi (2.5 bar)
(as of 2 persons with luggage) rear 44 psi (3.0 bar)

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CapacitiesUse only fluids and fuels authorized by Porsche. Your authorized Porsche dealer will gladly advise you.
Your Porsche has been designed so that it is not necessary to mix any additives with oils or fuels.
Engine 911 Carrera: Oil change quantity without oil filter approx. 8.5 quarts / 8.0 liters
911 Carrera: Oil change quantity with oil filter approx. 8.7 quarts / 8.25 liters
911 Carrera S: Oil change quantity without oil filter approx. 8.7 quarts / 8.25 liters
911 Carrera S: Oil change quantity with oil filter approx. 9 quarts / 8.5 liters
Please observe the chapter “ENGINE OIL” on Page 181.
Coolantapprox. 8.45 U.S. gallons / 32 liters
Manual transmission
and differential
approx. 3.1 quarts / 2.9 liters transmission oil
Tiptronic Sapprox. 9.5 quarts / 9 liters ATF
Differential for Tiptronic Sapprox. 1.3 quarts / 1.2 liter
Fuel tank approx. 16.9 U.S. gallons / 64 liters
Fuel qualityYour engine is designed to provide optimum performance and fuel economy using
unleaded premium fuel with an octane rating of 98 RON (93 CLC or AKI).
Porsche therefore recommends the use of these fuels in your vehicle.
Porsche also recognizes that these fuels may not always be available. Be assured that your vehicle
will operate properly on unleaded premium fuels with octane numbers of at least 95 RON (90 CLC or AKI),
since the engine’s “Electronic Oktane™ knock control” will adapt the ignition timing, if necessary.
Power steeringapprox. 1.35 quarts / 1.27 liter hydraulic fluid Pentosin CHF 11 S
®
Brake fluid0.48 quarts / 0.45 liters; use only Original Porsche brake fluid.
Windshield washerapprox. 2.6 quarts/2,5 liters without headlight washer
approx. 6.3 quarts/6 liters with headlight washer

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Weights Coupé911 Carrera Manual transmission Tiptronic S
Empty weight (depending on equipment) 1395 kg to 1495 kg 1435 kg to 1535 kg
3075 lbs. to 3296 lbs.3164 lbs. to 3384 lbs.
Maximum gross weight 3990 lbs./1810 kg 4090 lbs./1855 kg
Maximum axle load, front* 1709 lbs./775 kg 1709 lbs./775 kg
Maximum axle load, rear* 2601 lbs./1180 kg 2601 lbs./1180 kg
Maximum useful load, Roof Transport System** 165 lbs./75 kg 165 lbs./75 kg
911 Carrera S Manual transmission Tiptronic S
Empty weight (depending on equipment) 1420 kg to 1510 kg 1460 kg to 1550 kg
3131 lbs. to 3329 lbs.3219 lbs. to 3417 lbs.
Maximum gross weight 4012 lbs./1820 kg 4112 lbs./1865 kg
Maximum axle load, front* 1709 lbs./775 kg 1709 lbs./775 kg
Maximum axle load, rear* 2601 lbs./1180 kg 2601 lbs./1180 kg
Maximum useful load, Roof Transport System** 165 lbs./75 kg 165 lbs./75 kg
* The maximum gross weight must not be exceeded.
Note: If additional accessories are installed, the useful load will be correspondingly less.
** Use only Original Porsche Roof Transport System.

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Weights Cabriolet911 Carrera Manual transmission Tiptronic S
Empty weight (depending on equipment)1480 kg to 1560 kg 1520 kg to 1600 kg
3263 lbs. to 3439 lbs. 3351 lbs. to 3527 lbs.
Maximum gross weight 4134 lbs./1875 kg 4233 lbs./1920 kg
Maximum axle load, front* 1709 lbs./775 kg 1709 lbs./775 kg
Maximum axle load, rear* 2690 lbs./1220 kg 2690 lbs./1220 kg
911 Carrera S Manual transmission Tiptronic S
Empty weight (depending on equipment)1505 kg to 1575 kg 1545 kg to 1615 kg
3318 lbs. to 3472 lbs. 3406 lbs. to 3560 lbs.
Maximum gross weight 4156 lbs./1885 kg 4255 lbs./1930 kg
Maximum axle load, front* 1709 lbs./775 kg 1709 lbs./775 kg
Maximum axle load, rear* 2690 lbs./1220 kg 2690 lbs./1220 kg
* The maximum gross weight must not be exceeded.
Note: If additional accessories are installed, the useful load will be correspondingly less.