PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 2006 5.G Owners Manual

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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, 911 Carrera 4: Oil change quantity without oil filter approx. 8.5 quarts / 8.0 liters
911 Carrera, 911 Carrera 4: Oil change quantity with oil filter approx. 8.7 quarts / 8.25 liters
911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera 4S: Oil change quantity without oil filter approx. 8.7 quarts / 8.25 liters
911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera 4S: Oil change quantity with oil filter approx. 9 quarts / 8.5 liters
Please observe the chapter “ENGINE OIL” on Page 201.
Coolant approx. 8.45 U.S. gallons / 32 liters
Manual transmission
and differential approx. 3.1 quarts / 2.9 liters transmission oil
Tiptronic S approx. 9.5 quarts / 9 liters ATF
Differential for Tiptronic S approx. 1.3 quarts / 1.2 liter
Fuel tank 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S: approx. 16.9 U.S. gallons / 64 liters
911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4S: approx. 17.7 U.S. gallons / 67 liters
Fuel quality Your 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 al ways 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 contr ol” will adapt the ignition timing, if necessary.
Power steering approx. 1.35 quarts / 1.27 liter hydraulic fluid Pentosin CHF 11 S
® or Pentosin CHF 202
®
Brake fluid 0.48 quarts / 0.45 liters; use on
ly Original Porsche brake fluid.
Windshield washer approx. 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 Coupé911 Carrera 4 Manual transmission Tiptronic S
Empty weight (depending on equipment) 1450 kg to 1550 kg 1490 kg to 1590 kg
3197 lbs. to 3417 lbs.3285 lbs. to 3505 lbs.
Maximum gross weight 4112 lbs./1865 kg 4211 lbs./1910 kg
Maximum axle load, front* 1819 lbs./825 kg 1819 lbs./825 kg
Maximum axle load, rear* 2690 lbs./1220 kg 2690 lbs./1220 kg
Maximum useful load, Roof Transport System** 165 lbs./75 kg 165 lbs./75 kg
911 Carrera 4S Manual transmission Tiptronic S
Empty weight (depending on equipment) 1475 kg to 1565 kg 1515 kg to 1605 kg
3252 lbs. to 3450 lbs.3340 lbs. to 3538 lbs.
Maximum gross weight 4134 lbs./1875 kg 4233 lbs./1920 kg
Maximum axle load, front* 1819 lbs./825 kg 1819 lbs./825 kg
Maximum axle load, rear* 2690 lbs./1220 kg 2690 lbs./1220 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.

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Weights Cabriolet911 Carrera 4 Manual transmission Tiptronic S
Empty weight (depending on equipment) 1535 kg to 1610 kg 1575 kg to 1650 kg
3384 lbs. to 3549 lbs.3472 lbs. to 3638 lbs.
Maximum gross weight 4233 lbs./1920 kg 4332 lbs./1965 kg
Maximum axle load, front* 1819 lbs./825 kg 1819 lbs./825 kg
Maximum axle load, rear* 2690 lbs./1220 kg 2690 lbs./1220 kg
911 Carrera 4S Manual transmission Tiptronic S
Empty weight (depending on equipment) 1560 kg to 1620 kg 1600 kg to 1660 kg
3439 lbs. to 3571 lbs.3527 lbs. to 3660 lbs.
Maximum gross weight 4255 lbs./1930 kg 4354 lbs./1975 kg
Maximum axle load, front* 1819 lbs./825 kg 1819 lbs./825 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.

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Driving Performance Coupé** At DIN empty weight and half load, without performance-inhibiting extra equipment 911 Carrera Manual transmission Tiptronic S
Top speed 177 mph (285 km/h) 174 mph (280 km/h)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (62 mph) 5.0 seconds 5.5 seconds
911 Carrera S Manual transmissionTiptronic S Manual transmission
(increased performance
version)Tiptronic S
(increased performance
version)
Top speed 182 mph (293 km/h) 177 mph (285 km/h) 187 mph (300 km/h) 183 mph (294 km/h)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (62 mph) 4.8 seconds 5.3 seconds 4.6 seconds 5.1 seconds
911 Carrera 4 Manual transmission Tiptronic S
Top speed 174 mph (280 km/h) 171 mph (275 km/h)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (62 mph) 5.1 seconds 5.6 seconds
911 Carrera 4S Manual transmissionTiptronic S Manual transmission
(increased performance
version)Tiptronic S
(increased performance
version)
Top speed 179 mph (288 km/h) 174 mph (280 km/h) 184 mph (296 km/h) 180 mph (290 km/h)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (62 mph) 4.8 seconds 5.3 seconds 4.6 seconds 5.1 seconds

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Driving Performance Cabriolet** At DIN empty weight and half load, without performance-inhibiting extra equipment 911 Carrera Manual transmission Tiptronic S
Top speed 177 mph (285 km/h) 174 mph (280 km/h)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (62 mph) 5.2 seconds 5.7 seconds
911 Carrera S Manual transmission Tiptronic S Manual transmission
(increased performance
version)Tiptronic S
(increased performance
version)
Top speed 182 mph (293 km/h) 177 mph (285 km/h) 187 mph (300 km/h) 183 mph (294 km/h)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (62 mph) 4.9 seconds 5.4 seconds 4.7 seconds 5.2 seconds
911 Carrera 4 Manual transmission Tiptronic S
Top speed 174 mph (280 km/h) 171 mph (275 km/h)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (62 mph) 5.3 seconds 5.8 seconds
911 Carrera 4S Manual transmission Tiptronic S Manual transmission
(increased performance
version)Tiptronic S
(increased performance
version)
Top speed 179 mph (288 km/h) 174 mph (280 km/h) 184 mph (296 km/h) 180 mph (290 km/h)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (62 mph) 4.9 seconds 5.4 seconds 4.7 seconds 5.2 seconds

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Dimensions
911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4S
Length 175.6 in./4461 mm 175.6 in./4461 mm
Width 71.2 in./1808 mm 72.9 in./1852 mm
Height 51.6 in./1310 mm 51.6 in./1310 mm
Wheelbase 92.5 in./2350 mm 92.5 in./2350 mm
Ground clearance
at maximum gross weight911 Carrera: 4.1 in./104 mm 911 Carrera 4: 4.1 in./103 mm
Turning circle 35.8 ft./10.9 m 35.8 ft./10.9 m
Vehicles with PASM
Height 51.2 in./1300 mm 51.2 in./1300 mm
Ground clearance
at maximum gross weight911 Carrera: 3.9 in./99 mm
911 Carrera S: 4.1 in./103 mm911 Carrera 4: 3.7 in./95 mm
911 Carrera 4S: 3.9 in./98 mm

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Diagrams Acceleration diagram
Values have been determined at DIN empty weight
and with a 50 % load without additional equipment.
Transmission diagram
The transmission diagram is based on standard
values on the basis of a mean effective scrub ra-
dius. Changes of the scrub radius, the tire toler-
ance, wear and tear, deviating country equipment
and tire slip have not been taken into account.
Engine diagram at full power – 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera 4

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Engine diagram at full power – 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera 4S