roof PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 2011 6.G Information Manual

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Strength
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Exterior design
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 – and we’ve changed. Our designers and engineers speak
guardedly about the 911 evolution.

Meanwhile, they continually manage to
take great strides forward with innova -
tions motivated by the principle that
these should be functional and perfectly
compatible. The result is a harmonious
overall concept that makes the new 911
a sportscar fit for the 21st century.
To show you what we mean, we should
start by looking at the car’s exterior. The
wheelbase of the new 911 is 100 mm
longer for improved driving stability and
cornering dynamics. Overhang is now
shorter at the front and rear, making the
new 911 look even more compact. The sporty overall impression is emphasised
by the lower roof line and a wider track at
the front – 46 mm on the 911 Carrera and
52 mm on the 911 Carrera S. For improved
aerodynamics, the exterior mirrors are now
mounted directly on the doors. Increased
agilit y is just one of the results of all these
refinements.
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 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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Temperament

| 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
-
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

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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, unadul -
terated 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 new elevated 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 operating logic, such as that
of the two-zone air conditioning system
or the suspension set tings, is clear and
uncomplicated. You shouldn’t have to
browse one submenu after another. You
should instead be able to concentrate
on what ’s important: the road.
All our materials are high qualit y. Sport y
and elegant leather is used, for example,
on the steering wheel rim, on the door
handles and armrests and on the partial
leather seats, which are fit ted as standard.
Alcantara has proven its worth in motor -
sport and is used as standard for the
rooflining.
In addition to the choice of Black, Plati -
num 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-quality wood.
Composure | Comfor t

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Composure
| Comfor t
Exterior mirrors and rear-view mirror.
The most prominent new feature of the
electrically adjustable exterior mirrors is
their position. They are mounted directly
on the doors for improved aerodynamics.
Electrically folding exterior mirrors with
courtesy lighting on both sides of the
Roof transport system.
The optional aluminium roof transport
system is aerodynamically ef ficient, ver y
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.
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 wind -
screen wipers, is available as an option.Slide/tilt sunroof.
The optional electrically adjustable slide/
tilt sunroof is a completely new design.
It opens out wards so that it does not
interfere with headroom. Another advan -
tage of the new design is the much
larger aperture for increased driving
pleasure under the open sky. The newly developed t wo -position net-
t ype wind deflector protects against
draught and minimises wind noise. Even
humming disturbances are eliminated,
whatever your speed of travel.
Luggage compartment.
The luggage compartment volume

in the new 911 models is 135 litres.
The luggage compartment is fully
trimmed in scratch - resistant materials.

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Standard interior colours.
Leather
1)/soft-touch paint 2)
interior colour. Natural leather interior.
1)
Leather/soft-touch paint

in interior colour.
Special colours and

two-tone combination interior.
1)
Leather/soft-touch paint
2)
in interior colour.


Carpet.


Carpet.


Rooflining.
3)



Rooflining.
3)



Rooflining.
3)
Black
EspressoEspresso
Agate Grey
Pebble Grey Agate Grey Carrera RedEspresso
Black
Black
Agate Grey Agate Grey
Black
Platinum Grey
Carrera Red
4)Agate Grey and Pebble Grey
Black and Platinum GreyPlatinum Grey
Platinum Grey
Luxor Beige Luxor Beige
Yachting Blue Black



Carpet.
Black
Platinum Grey
Luxor Beige
Yachting Blue
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, rear compartment.
2) Sof t-touch paint in interior colour; sun visors and inner door sill guards with film finish in interior colour.3) Rooflining in Alcantara.4) Sof t-touch paint in interior colour, sun visors and inner door sill guards with black film finish.

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– not available I number/extra - cost option• standard equipmentA available at no extra cost
Trim strips in a high-gloss finish
The vehicles illustrated in the chapter on personalisation may include additional options not featured in this catalogue.
For information on these options, please consult your Porsche Centre.
For more information on the options featured in this catalogue, please refer to the separate price list.
Rear wiper
20-inch Carrera Classic wheel20-inch SportDesign wheel
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Exterior.
Metallic paint••Code10 4
Special colours
••Code 10 6
Colours to sample
••Code
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)
••603 65
Rear wiper
••425 10 8
W indscreen with grey top -tint
••567
Automatically dimming mirrors with integrated rain sensor
••P13 76
Slide/tilt sunroof
••651 76
Deletion of model designation
A A498
ParkAssist (rear)
••635 75
Park Assist (front and rear)
••636 75
Roof transport system
••549 77
Porsche Entry & Drive
••625 78
Electrically folding exterior mirrors including courtesy lighting
••74 8 76
‘911’ badge
••9 11 15
Trim strips in a high -gloss finish
••559 10 8
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Engine, transmission and chassis.
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK, 7-speed)••25038
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB)
••450 60
Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM)
• •475 44
Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) with mechanically locking rear differential
in conjunction with manual gearbox
• •220 54
Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PT V Plus) with electronically locking rear dif ferential
in conjunction with optional PDK
• •221 54
Sport Chrono Package
••639/640 49
Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC)
–•031/ 352 46
PASM sports suspension (20 mm lower) only in conjunction with
PT V/ PT V Plus and 20 -inch wheels
••030 45
Sports exhaust system
••176 49
Power steering Plus
••658 48
Wheels.
20 -inch Carrera S wheels••423 52
20 - inch SportDesign wheels
••428 10 9
20 -inch Carrera Classic wheels
••427 10 9
Wheel centres with full - colour Porsche Crest
••446
Tyre Pressure Monitoring ( TPM)
••482 53
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB)

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Index
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‘911’ badge
108
A
Airbags 63
Anti-theft protection 78
Audio interface, universal 83
AudioPilot
® 84
Auto start/stop function 31
B
Bi-Xenon headlights 64
Body 40
BOSE
® Surround Sound System 84
Brakes 58
Burmester
®
High-End Surround Sound System 86
C
Cataly tic converter 34, 99
CD/ DVD autochanger 80
Chassis 40
Climate control 74Coasting
39
Colours Exterior 104
Interior 106
Comfort 66
Communication 79
Cruise control 74
D
Direct fuel injection (DFI) 32
Dry-sump lubrication, integrated 34
Dynamic engine mounts 51
E
Electrical system recuperation 31
Emission control 99
Engine management, electronic 35
Engineered safety design 42
Engines 26
3.4-litre boxer engine 28
3.8-litre boxer engine 28
Environment 96
Exhaust system 34
Exterior mirrors and rear-view mirror 76
F
Factory collection 115
Front axle 43
Fuel 99
Fuel consumption 99
Fuel system 99
H
Headlight cleaning system 64
HomeLink
®
(programmable garage door opener) 74
I
I numbers 108
Instruments 69
Intake manifold 34
K
Knock control, cylinder-specific 35
L
L e a t h e r 111
Light design package 75
Lights 64
Logbook, electronic 80
Luggage compartment 77
M
Manual gearbox 36
Materials 99
Memory package 72
Mobile phone preparation 82
Models 8
Motorsport 90
O
On-board computer 69
On-board diagnostics 35
P
Panorama 116
Park Assist 75 Parking brake, electric
62
Performance display 50
Personalisation 102
Porsche Active Suspension
Management (PASM) 44
Porsche Ceramic Composite
Brake (PCCB) 60
Porsche Communication
Management (PCM) 80
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) 38
Porsche Dynamic Chassis
Control (PDCC) 46
Porsche Dynamic Light
System (PDLS) 65
Porsche Entry & Drive 78
Porsche Side Impact
Protection System (POSIP) 63
Porsche Stabilit y Management (PSM) 53
Porsche Torque Vectoring (PT V) 54
Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus
(PT V Plus) 54
Porsche Vehicle Tracking
System (PV TS) 78Power steering
48
Power steering Plus 48
R
Rain sensor 76
Rear axle 43
Rear differential lock 54
Recycling 99
Roof transport system 77
S
Safety 58
Seat heating 73
Seat ventilation 73
Seats Adaptive Sports seats Plus 72
Child seats 73
Fully electric Sports seats 72
Rear seats 73
Sports seats 72
Sports seats Plus 72
Slide/tilt sunroof 76
Sound Package Plus 79
SPORT but ton 49Sport Chrono Package
49
SPORT PLUS but ton 50
Sports exhaust system 34, 49
Sports suspension 45
Steering 48
Steering wheel heating 71
Steering wheels Multifunction steering wheel 70
SportDesign steering wheel 71
Sports steering wheel 70
Stereo Lambda control circuits 99
T
Technical data 120
Telephone module 82
TFT display 69
Thermal management 31
Transmission 36
Trim strip in a high-gloss finish 108
T V tuner 82
Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPM) 53
Index
V
VarioCam Plus system 32
Voice control system 80
W
‘Welcome Home’ lighting 74
W heels 52