light PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 2011 6.G Information Manual

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Many legends look to the past.
This one looks to the future.

The new 911.
At the beginning, we took time to reflect
on where we came from and, above all,
where we want to be.
One thing was clear. To be able to build
the new 911, we would need to find the
right answers. What is it that defines us?
The engineering credentials as suggested
by the ‘Dr. Ing.’ in our company name,
certainly. More than 28,000 racing victo -
ries, definitely. Not just feats of heroism
any longer, but responsibilit y for the future
of the sportscar and for the environment.
Then there is our reputation as an iconic
sportscar manufacturer. However, this
reputation means nothing unless we con -
tinue to breathe new life into old ideas. For us, heritage and future are inseparably
linked. Of course, we could simply have
made a capable sportscar, but this wouldn’t
have been a Porsche, and certainly not

a 9 11 .
Our identit y is the 911. This is especially
true, even in the 21st century. Instantly
recognisable and originally engineered
for the racetrack, it continues to stir the
emotions today, just as it did in 1963.
Yet, is that enough to move forward?
Above all, is it enough for you? Don’t we
need to break the stranglehold of tradition
once in a while before it one day stifles
innovation altogether? We believe that
the answer is ‘yes’, which is why no fewer
than 90 % of the components of the 911
are either new or have been fundamentally
revised. This is our approach to the pres -
ervation of tradition. It is precisely how we
respond to the passion for the sportscar
and do justice to the 911 legend, and
always with tomorrow in mind.
We have achieved this with a brand new
design and a longer wheelbase, with
refined engines that consume less fuel
but deliver more power, with efficiency-
enhancing technologies such as auto
start /stop, thermal management and
electrical system recuperation, with an
intelligent light weight body that uses a composite blend of aluminium and steel,
with a suspension derived from motor
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sport, and with a progressive interior
designed for sport y comfort.
All of that is what defines us. In short, it
is the way in which we combine tradition
and innovation, performance and everyday
practicality, form and function. For us,
these are not contradictions, but our
motivation. We are referring to Intelligent
Performance.
Our identit y can be accurately described
by many words, and by one number.
The new 911. Porsche identit y.
911 Carrera models: fuel consumption in l/100 km (mpg) urban 13,8 (20.5) –11.2 (25.2) · extra urban 7.1 (39.8) – 6.5 (43.5) · combined 9.5 (29.7) –8.2 (34.4);
CO
2 emissions 224–194 g / km
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Exterior design
The modified vehicle architecture, with
a wider track at the front axle and the
lower roof line, gives the front of the new
911 a dynamic appearance that is sport y
and elegant. Fit ted as standard, the new
Bi-Xenon headlights still have the familiar
oval-shaped surrounds for classic appeal
and reveal their technically impressive
inner workings. The Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS) with dynamic

cornering lights and speed-sensitive
headlight control logic is available
as an option.
The direction 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 new 911 unmistakable.
At the rear, every thing feels sharper: the
styling, the appearance and the effect.
This is due not least to the distinctive
profile edge and new LED taillights, their
stretched design accentuating the horizontal contouring of the rear.

The characteristic reflector units have
been positioned lower down but are
still recognisable, particularly at night.
The stainless-steel tailpipes have been
rest yled for both models. On the
911 Carrera S, twin tailpipes are fitted on
both sides. One new feature is the wider, extendable rear spoiler, which reduces

lift in all driving situations and increases
driving stability.
The 911 Carrera and the 911 Carrera S
are equipped as standard with 19-inch
and 20-inch wheels respectively. One inch
larger than those of the previous model,
they enhance the sport y presence of the new 911 and their increased

rolling circumference improves both
comfort and performance.
In summary, form always follows
function. As a design principle, it
couldn’t be more simple, but it ’s
what makes the 911 a 911.
It ’s also how we have managed to achieve
a very low drag coefficient of just 0.29.
Even the logo on the rear has an important
function to perform. It is, after all, the
hallmark of the Porsche identity.

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Interior design
Sporty ergonomics for ordinary driving.
Extraordinary comfort for sporty driving.

Interior design.
At Porsche, we don’t build everyday
sportscars, we build sportscars for every -
day use. How? By understanding that
great agilit y and maximum comfort are
not mutually exclusive but are, in fact,
aspects of a harmonious overall concept.
This is especially true of the interior
of the new 911. Sportiness, functionality
and high-quality materials combine to
form a cohesive whole that is conducive
to dynamic driving, even during everyday
use.
What this means becomes clear the
moment you get in. The extended wheel -
base now offers 25 mm more leg room
in the front than in previous 911 models. Sportiness in harmony with comfort is

the theme which is reflected in the clever
ergonomics that characterise the entire
interior design. The materials used, the
layout of the controls and their operating
logic belong to a new generation of
sportscar. Another new design for the
new 911 is the elevated centre console.
Its intelligent operating concept follows
a clear principle of direct simplicity.
A classic 911 feature is the arrangement
of the five circular instruments with the
rev counter in the middle. A new addition
is the instrument cluster featuring a high-
resolution 4.6-inch full VGA TFT colour
display for viewing on-board computer,
audio system or navigation information. Fit ted as standard, the Sports seats

combine even greater comfort with
racing-st yle support and now feature
4 -way electric adjustment. The new
automatic climate control with zonal
temperature controls for driver and
front passenger also comes as standard.
Also new is the optional light design
package for the foot wells, storage
compartments, rear compartment and
overhead console. As ever, we offer
an extensive selection of interior colours
and materials, such as carbon, leather,
wood or aluminium.
Acoustics are an integral part of the
concept, particularly the engine sound.
Available as an option is the Burmester
® High-End Surround Sound System.

Optimised for the new 911 Carrera models,
it features 12 loudspeakers and a total
output of 821 wat ts for a perfect spatial
sound.
The new 911 proves that apparent oppo -
sites, such as st yle and engineering or
comfort and performance, can go hand
in hand. For us, there is no contradiction
and certainly no need for compromise.
After all, a strong personalit y does not
deny the existence of opposites, it unites
them.

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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 produces 257 kW
(350 hp); in the 911 Carrera S, the 3.8-
litre engine develops 294 kW (400 hp).
Both models are equipped with direct
fuel injection (DFI) and VarioCam Plus
for increased power and reduced fuel
consumption. This power is transmit ted
to the wheels by the new and efficient
7-speed manual gearbox or, optionally,
by Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK), which offers gear changes with no interruption
in the flow of power.
Both engines deliver improved sport y
performance compared with the engine
in the previous model and yet fuel

consumption has been reduced by up
to 16 %. How was this achieved? One
explanation is the reduced capacit y of
3.4 litres in the 911 Carrera. Another is
the total redevelopment of the engine
peripherals with groundbreaking efficiency-
improving technologies.
As standard, these include the auto
start/stop function, electrical system
recuperation and intelligent thermal management as well as the new, energy-
saving electromechanical steering system
and, in the case of PDK, the introduction
of the coasting function (for more infor
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mation, please refer to page 39 onwards).
The chassis is also packed with forward-
looking technology. Fit ted as standard
in the 911 Carrera S, Porsche Torque
Vectoring (PT V) increases dynamic perfor -
mance. Available as an option for the
S model, Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control
(PDCC) improves dynamic performance
further still. Dynamic engine mounts,
included as part of the optional Sport
Chrono Package, are now available for
the 911 Carrera models for the first time. These provide perceptibly more stable
handling under load change conditions
and in fast corners.
The new 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 a low weight to power
ratio of 4.7 kg / kW (3.5 kg / hp) for the
9 11 C a r r e r a S .
The future of the sportscar begins now.
911 Carrera models: fuel consumption in l/100 km (mpg) urban 13,8 (20.5) –11.2 (25.2) · extra urban 7.1 (39.8) – 6.5 (43.5) · combined 9.5 (29.7) –8.2 (34.4);
CO
2 emissions 224–194 g / km

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| The new 911 Carrera
Meetings, conferences, business lunches.
How about some leisure in between?

The new 911 Carrera.
In the 21st century, we find ourselves
caught bet ween all kinds of opposites on
a daily basis: bet ween the demands of
our work life and our private life, between
the real world and virtual realit y. How can
they all be reconciled? With a strong iden -
tit y and a sportscar that has incorporated
many contradictory notions since 1963.
Sportiness and everyday practicality are
a prime example. The new 911 Carrera is
equipped as standard with direct fuel
injection (DFI) and VarioCam Plus for high
power, high torque, ef ficient combustion
and, as a result, comparatively low fuel
consumption. Tradition and innovation blend seamlessly
together in the new rear-mounted 3.4-litre
flat-six engine thanks to its downsized
capacity. Despite the reduced displace
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ment, the engine is capable of delivering
even more power to the road than its
3.6-litre predecessor.
The figures speak for themselves.
The maximum power of 257 kW (350 hp)
is available at 7,400 rpm and the maxi -
mum torque of 390 Nm is generated at
5,600 rpm. Yet, in conjunction with
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK), fuel con -
sumption and CO
2 emissions have been
reduced by 16 %. Even more im pres
sively,
the car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/ h
(0 to 62 mph) in 4.8 seconds and reaches
a top speed of 289 km/ h (179 mph).
The new 911 Carrera generates powerful
forces, which are transmit ted precisely
and directly to the wheels by the new
7-speed manual gearbox. As with the
optional PDK, gears 1 to 6 have a sports
ratio, while 7th gear has a long ratio for
reduced fuel consumption. The SPORT
but ton, which is fit ted as standard, makes
it possible to select an even more respon -
sive engine and transmission setup.
In terms of form and function, the new
single tailpipes are especially imposing
and emit a sound which is t ypically Porsche. The 19-inch Carrera wheels are
fit ted as standard and improve driving
stability and performance.
Sportscar technology as standard, in

the form of black four-piston monobloc
aluminium fixed calipers, Porsche Stability
Management (PSM) and Bi-Xenon head -
lights, shows that sportiness and safety
are not mutually exclusive.
Sport, moderation, everyday practicality
and st yle. Four key themes, one unifying
concept: the 911 Carrera.
911 Carrera: fuel consumption in l/100 km (mpg) urban 12.8 (22.1) –11.2 (25.2) · extra urban 6.8 (41.5) – 6.5 (43.5) · combined 9.0 (31.4) –8.2 (34.4);
CO
2 emissions 212–194 g / km

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| The new 911 Carrera S
Its identity emerged on the racetrack.
Its home is on the road.

The new 911 Carrera S.
Nothing defines us more than our heritage.
It says a lot about who we are. This is
particularly true of the new 911 Carrera S,
which has all the characteristics you would
expect of a sportscar whose origin is in
motorsport.
An elementary component of its DNA,
therefore, is power in the form of a 3.8-litre
engine with direct fuel injection (DFI) and
VarioCam Plus. It delivers 294 kW (400 hp)
at 7,400 rpm, and the maximum torque
of 440 Nm is achieved at 5,600 rpm. In
conjunction with the manual gearbox, the
sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) is
completed in just 4.5 seconds. Top speed
isn’t reached until 304 km/ h (188 mph).
On figures alone, the new 911 Carrera S
excels, particularly in terms of efficiency.
Fuel consumption and CO
2 em issio ns
have been reduced by 14 % compared
with the previous model. This has been
possible thanks to the auto start /stop
function, which is available as standard,
and the coasting function in conjunction
with the optional Porsche Doppelkupp -
lung (PDK).
It ’s not difficult to tell where the
911 Carrera S comes from. You can hear
it in the resonant engine sound and you
can see it in the t win tailpipes in brushed
stainless steel and 20 - inch Carrera S
wheels. You can also feel it, thanks to Porsche
Active Suspension Management (PASM),
which is fit ted as standard, or the optional
PASM sports suspension with sport y

aerodynamics and the ride height lowered
by 20 mm. Or the optional Sport Chrono
Package and dynamic engine mounts.
Available as standard, Porsche Torque
Vectoring (PTV), or Porsche Torque
Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus) in conjunction
with the optional PDK, increase traction.
Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC),
the active roll stabilisation system, is
available as an option and improves agility,
comfort and safet y. On the subject of safet y, the brakes at
the front of the new 911 Carrera S come
equipped for the first time with monobloc
fixed calipers with six instead of four

pistons for improved braking performance
and a shorter braking distance. Bi-Xenon
headlights are standard and the Porsche
Dynamic Light System (PDLS) is available
as an option.
There is no doubt. The new 911 Carrera S
knows its roots, and embraces them with
efficiency, power and sporty performance.
911 Carrera S: fuel consumption in l/100 km (mpg) urban 13.8 (20.5) –12.2 (23.2) · extra urban 7.1 (39.8) – 6.7 (42.2) · combined 9.5 (29.7) –8.7 (32.5);
CO
2 emissions 224–205 g / km

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Engines
To give more and take less.
That’s Porsche engineering.

Engines.
You could ask whether the sportscar is
still relevant. It would be a good question,
but you might as well ask the same of
dreams.
The answer to both questions lies in
the future or, to be more precise, in the
future of the sportscar. In the new 911,
the future has already begun. The highly
ef ficient, state - of-the -art engines make
a considerable contribution to reducing
fuel consumption, but their sound is still
unmistakably Porsche. The new 911 engines are also unmistaka
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bly sport y thanks to the new SPORT
but ton fit ted as standard. At the push
of a button, the engine becomes tuned
for a sharper response and engine
dynamics that are even more direct.
The 3.4-litre engine of the new
911 Carrera demonstrates, therefore,
that performance and efficiency need
not be mutually exclusive. Rather, the
downsized engine capacity and increased
maximum torque are the intelligent basis
by which power output can be increased
in an environmentally acceptable and
sustainable way. Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions have been reduced

by up to 16 % compared with the previous
model.
In their search for improved efficiency,
our engineers analysed an extensive
series of engine components. Answers
were found, including rapid heating
of the engine and gearbox by the new
thermal management after an engine
start, optimised air induction and the
extremely effective direct fuel injection
(DFI).
The same principle applies to the 3.8-litre
engine in the 911 Carrera S. There has been no change in displacement since

the previous model, but power output has
been increased while fuel consumption
has been reduced by up to 14 %.
Weight is critical to efficiency. This is
why the engines have a light-alloy
construction, which makes them light -
weight and structurally rigid for improved
fuel economy and a long life.
The engine is the intelligent core of our
identit y. What else could the ‘Dr. Ing.’ in
our company name possibly stand for?
911 Carrera models: fuel consumption in l/100 km (mpg) urban 13,8 (20.5) –11.2 (25.2) · extra urban 7.1 (39.8) – 6.5 (43.5) · combined 9.5 (29.7) –8.2 (34.4);
CO
2 emissions 224–194 g / km

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A widely held belief about motorsport is
that power is the only thing that mat ters.
From experience, we know bet ter. Extra
horsepower alone has never been enough
to win a single race. Much more important
to us are ideas – ideas that inspire more
intelligent vehicle concepts and more ef fi-
cient drive systems. The same applies on
the road. It ’s about get ting the most out
of what you’ve got. select neutral and release the clutch
pedal. In cars with Porsche Doppel
kupplung
(PDK), the engine switches off whenever
you stop and leave your foot on the
brake pedal.
All audio and communication systems
remain switched on and the climate con -
trol continues to maintain your selected
temperature. The only differences you
will notice are the silence at the rear and
the fuel saving. As soon as you operate
the clutch or release the brake, the
engine will restart swiftly and smoothly.
The auto start/stop function may remain
inactive under particular circumstances,
extreme outside temperatures, when the
SPORT but ton is selected or if bat tery
charge is low. It is also possible to deacti -
vate the function manually using a
separate but ton on the centre console.
Thermal management.
The new thermal management system
regulates the temperature in the engine
and gearbox through the intelligent
manipulation of heat flow.
In this way, the engine and gearbox reach
their optimum operating temperature
sooner. As a result, fuel consumption is
reduced through increased combustion
efficiency and lubrication performance.

Electrical system recuperation.
The new 911 models are also equipped
as standard with fuel-saving electrical
system recuperation technology.
The vehicle bat tery is recharged by the
alternator, predominantly under braking.
Under acceleration, on the other hand,
the power draw of the alternator is
limited to increase the engine output
available for driving. The electrical
systems are supplied by the electrical
energy stored during the recharging
process.
Temperament | Engines
Auto start/stop function.
The auto start/stop function is standard
in the new 911 models.
In cars with the manual gearbox, the
engine switches off automatically when,
for example, you stop at traffic lights,
Not as thirsty as you might think.

Efficiency- enhancing measures.

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Engines
Integrated dry-sump lubrication.
Integrated dr y-sump lubrication ensures
a reliable supply of oil even when a
sport y driving st yle is adopted. It also
has additional cooling functions.
The oil tank is located in the engine,
thereby eliminating the need for an
external oil tank, which saves both space
and weight. To reduce power loss and
increase efficiency, an electronically con -
trolled oil pump supplies the lubricating
points inside the engine as and when
required. This results in optimum supply
of oil, low fuel consumption and, there -
fore, lower exhaust emissions.
Air intake system.
The resonance intake system increases
the intake volume by exploiting the fact
that air oscillates as it passes through
the intake manifold. The system can
adjust to engine speed. Benefits of this
include higher torque at low engine
speeds and a flat ter torque curve.
The
911 Carrera S operates a t wo -stage
system.
The entire intake system is made from
light weight plastic. In the new 911 Carrera,
the resonator volume of the air filter
housing varies with engine speed to bring
added character to the engine sound,
which becomes much more powerful at
higher rpm.
Exhaust system.
The exhaust system of the new 911
models has been completely redesigned,
acoustics included.
The stainless-steel exhaust system com -
prises t wo distinctive and independent
exhaust tracts. The cataly tic converters
heat up rapidly for effective emissions
reduction.
A selectable t win -tube sports exhaust
system featuring distinctive polished
stainless-steel tailpipes is available as an
option. Activated by a but ton, it produces
an even more intensive sportscar sound.
911 Carrera S with sports exhaust system
Engine management system.
The EMS SDI 9.1 engine management
system ensures optimum engine perfor -
mance at all times.
It controls, for example, the position
of the electronic throt tle valve (ETC) –
a prerequisite for compatibility with the Porsche Stabilit y Management (PSM),
which comes as standard. It also regulates
all engine-related functions to achieve
optimum fuel consumption, emissions and
power output whatever the driving st yle.
Another function is the cylinder-specific
knock control. Since the cylinders never all
work under exactly the same conditions, the knock control function monitors each
one separately. The ignition point is shifted
individually, as and when necessary, to
protect the cylinders and pistons at high
engine speeds.
For compliance with EU standards, the
on - board diagnostics detect any faults
and defects that may occur in the exhaust and fuel systems and then notify the

driver immediately. This also prevents
increased pollutant emissions and
unnecessary fuel consumption.
Twin tailpipe of the sports exhaust system Single-tube tailpipe on the 911 Carrera
Twin-tube tailpipe on the 911 Carrera S911 Carrera models: fuel consumption in l/100 km (mpg)
urban 13,8 (20.5) –11.2 (25.2) · extra urban 7.1 (39.8) – 6.5 (43.5) · combined 9.5 (29.7) –8.2 (34.4); CO
2 emissions 224–194 g / km

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| Chassis and body
Engineered design.
The new 911 fulfils two structural design
requirements thanks to its completely new
bodyshell: first, excellent driving dynamics
due to the body’s extremely high rigidit y;
second, a weight saving of approximately
50 kg in the bodyshell as a result of an
intelligent lightweight construction.
To meet the second requirement,
we employed innovative and precise
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
compartment and luggage compartment
lids. Light weight magnesium was also
selected for the cockpit support beam.
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 com -
posite rigidit y, an increase in dynamic torsional stiffness of up to 25 % compared
with that of the previous model, and
even
sportier handling despite a further
improvement in the weight to power ratio.
The 100 mm longer wheelbase improves
comfort as well as straight-line accuracy
and driving stabilit y at high speeds and in
fast corners.

Front and rear axles.
The redesigned 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 increased anti-dive (reduced pitching
under braking), and the wider track opti
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mises turn-in.
The rear axle is equipped with a
motorsport-derived multi-link suspension
and chassis subframe based on the
LSA concept (Lightweight, Stable, Agile),
which has been modified to offer improved noise characteristics. 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
Aluminium
Deep-drawn steels
Multiphase steels
Super-high-strength micro-alloyed steels
Boron-alloyed steels