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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
Strength  |  The new 911 
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Strength
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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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Strength
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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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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 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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Strength
 
|  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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Strength
 
|  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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Temperament
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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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Temperament
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 Engines
Engine cross section: 3.8-litre boxer engine
911 Carrera S: 440 Nm at 5,600 rpm, 294 kW (400 hp) at 7,400 rpm  
1.  High - pressure pump
  2.  High-pressure injector
  3.  Ignition rod module
  4.  Camshaft controller
  5.  Valve lif t adjustment switch valve
  6.    Switch tappet with integrated valve clearance 
compensation
  7.  Intake camshaf t
  8.  Intake valves
  9.  Valve spring
  10.    Combustion chamber with Alusil cylinder liner 
surface
  11.  Forged aluminium piston
  12.  Forged connecting rod
 13.  Crankshaft
 14.  Water  pump
 15.  Air-conditioning  compressor
  16.  Power steering pump (in conjunction with PDCC)
  17.  Vibration damper
  18.  Alternator pulley with freewheel
  19.  Hydraulic belt tensioner
 20.  Resonance  valve
 21.  Resonance  distributor
  22.  Resonance valve actuator
  23.  Intake manifold with integrated sound chamber
  24.  Electronically controlled throttle valve
 25.  Oil  filter
  26.  Electronic map-controlled thermostat
 27.  Vacuum pump
 28.  Coolant  jacket
 29.  Crankcase  breather
 30.  Timing  chain
 31.  S t a r t e r
911 Carrera: 390 Nm at 5,600 rpm, 257 kW (350 hp) at 7,400 rpm
The new 3.4-litre engine.
The 911 Carrera is equipped with a
 
3.4-litre boxer engine with direct fuel 
injection (DFI) and VarioCam Plus. It   
develops 257 kW (350 hp) at 7,400 rpm 
and the maximum torque is 390 Nm at 
5,600 rpm.
For the 911 Carrera with 7-speed   
manual gearbox, this means acceleration 
from 0 to 100 km/ h (0 to 62 mph)   
in 4.8 seconds and a top speed of   
289 km/ h (179 mph). With the optional 
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK), it   
means 0 to 100 km/ h (0 to 62 mph)   
in just 4.6 seconds and a top speed   
of 287 km/ h (178 mph).
The new 3.8-litre engine.
The 911 Carrera S is powered by a  
3.8-litre boxer engine with direct fuel 
injection (DFI) and VarioCam Plus. It  
produces 294 kW (400 hp) at 7,400 rpm   
and the maximum torque of 440 Nm  
is achieved at 5,600 rpm.
As a result, the new 911 Carrera S with 
7-speed manual gearbox completes the 
sprint from 0 to 100 km/ h (0 to 62 mph) 
in 4.5 seconds and reaches a top speed   
of 304 km/ h (188 mph). With the optional 
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK), the   
figures are 0 to 100 km/ h (0 to 62 mph) 
in 4.3 seconds and a top speed of   
302 km/ h (187 mph).
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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257 kW (350 hp)
390 Nm 
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Temperament
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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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Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK).
Available as an option for the new 911 
models is 7-speed PDK, featuring manual 
and automatic modes. This double - clutch 
transmission has been further refined and 
enables extremely fast gear changes with 
no interruption in the flow of power, which vastly improves acceleration at the 
same time as reducing fuel consumption. 
In total, PDK has seven gears at its disposal. 
Gears 1 to 6 have a sports ratio and top 
speed is reached in 6th gear. 7th gear has 
a long ratio and helps to reduce fuel
 
consumption by keeping engine revs low.
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
PDK is essentially t wo gearboxes in one 
and thus requires t wo clutches. This   
double-clutch arrangement provides an 
alternating, non-positive connection 
bet ween the t wo half gearboxes and the 
engine by means of t wo separate input 
shafts.The flow of power from the engine is 
transmit ted through one half gearbox and 
one clutch at a time, while the next gear 
is preselected in the second half gearbox. 
During a gear change, therefore, one 
clutch simply opens and the other closes 
at the same time, enabling gear changes 
to take place within milliseconds.
Temperament |  Transmission
The effect is instant. Driving feels even 
sportier and more dynamic, and agility   
is increased. Depending on the gearshift 
programme (SPORT button activated   
or deactivated), the gear change is opti -
mised for comfort or for sport y driving.With the optional Sport Chrono Package, 
PDK is enhanced by the ‘Launch Control’ 
and ‘motorsport- derived gearshif t strategy’ 
functions (p. 50). In this way, optimum use is made of the 
vehicle’s momentum, allowing it to coast 
for longer distances.
For example, you may want to slow down 
from 100 km/ h (62 mph) to 80 km/ h   
(49 mph) in anticipation of the change of 
speed limit ahead. As soon as you release 
the accelerator pedal, PDK deselects   
the current gear automatically and you 
begin to coast in neutral until you have 
reached your desired speed. The moment 
you engage the accelerator or brake 
pedal, PDK selects the appropriate gear 
smoothly and seamlessly within a fraction 
of a second.
Another way to reduce fuel consumption is 
to utilise the coasting function on downhill 
gradients that are gentle enough for you   
to maintain a constant speed. Efficient on 
long journeys, such as on the motorway, 
PDK remains ready to respond as swiftly 
and precisely as you would expect.
In short, driving in coasting mode makes 
a real impact on fuel consumption without 
any need for compromise on comfort or 
sporty performance.
Coasting. 
The ‘coasting’ function available with   
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) enables 
you to save even more fuel where the   
situation allows. The engine is decoupled 
from the transmission to prevent   
deceleration caused by engine braking.