ECO mode PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 2011 6.G Information Manual

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Temperament

| Chassis and body
It ’s easy, and even makes sense, to carry
on in your usual way, but what happens
if a sudden change of direction leaves
you thrown off course? Then, it all comes
down to personal strength.
A Porsche has a clear sense of purpose
and is the embodiment of strength. It
demonstrates this with sport y and precise
handling and excellent road holding.
With the optional Porsche Dynamic
Chassis Control (PDCC) for the S models
of the 911 Carrera, these characteristics
can be further accentuated: the vehicle
holds the road even bet ter and delivers
even sportier performance. PDCC is an active anti
­roll system that
suppresses lateral body movement during
cornering manoeuvres. In addition, it
minimises the lateral instability of the
vehicle on uneven ground.
This effect is achieved with the aid of
hydraulic stabilising actuators in the form
of cylinders designed to optimise camber.
Lateral roll is counteracted by forces
generated at each individual wheel, based
on steering angle and lateral acceleration.
Rapid cornering in the 911 Carrera without PDCC (illustrative example) Rapid cornering in the 911 Carrera S with PDCC (illustrative example)
You appreciate directness.
But love a few twists and turns.

Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC).The results are improved dynamic
performance and increased ride comfort
at all speeds, as well as optimised turn ­in
and stable load transfer characteristics.
In simple terms, the t yres and vehicle
hold the road bet ter and you can steer
through corners faster and in a more
re l a x e d m a n n e r.
PDCC sets standards for handling
performance, ride comfort and driving
pleasure. In the 911, your ‘usual’
way suddenly becomes the Porsche way.

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Temperament

| Chassis and body
Included in the package are a performance
display, a digital and an analogue stop ­
watch and the SPORT PLUS but ton. An
additional display in the steering wheel
and instrument cluster indicates whether
the SPORT but tons and Launch Control
have been activated.On activation of SPORT PLUS mode,
Porsche Active Suspension Management
(PASM) and, in the 911 Carrera S models,
optional Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control
(PDCC) switch to a harder damping set ­
ting and offer more direct steering and,
therefore, better road holding.
In SPORT PLUS mode, the trigger thresh ­
old
for PSM is raised. Agilit y is perceptibly
enhanced when braking for corners with
PSM, allowing sportier braking and exit
acceleration. For maximum dexterit y, PSM
can be set to standby while the car is
still in SPORT PLUS mode. For safet y, it
is set to intervene automatically only
when ABS assistance is required on both
the front wheels.
In combination with PDK, the Sport
Chrono Package has t wo additional

functions for a sport y drive that borders
on a motorsport experience. The first
is ‘Launch Control’, which can be used
on the track to achieve the best possible
standing start – a racing start. The second function is the ‘motorsport
­
derived gearshif t strategy’. Using this,
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) is geared
up for extremely short shift times and
optimum shift points for the maximum
acceleration available. This combination
of uncompromising and involving perfor ­
mance is ideal for the racetrack.
A key component of the Sport Chrono
Package is the stopwatch mounted on
the dashboard. In conjunction with PCM,
a special performance display enables
you to view, store and evaluate lap times
or other driving times. It shows the total
driving time, lap distance, lap number
and lap times recorded so far.
A feature of the Sport Chrono Package
borrowed from motorsport is the dynamic
engine mounts. These exploit the laws
of physics for your own driving pleasure.
Dynamic engine mounts.
You don’t have to take the 911 onto the
racetrack. But you can, more so than
ever, because dynamic engine mounts
are now included as part of the Sport
Chrono Package.
The electronically controlled system mini ­
mises the oscillations and vibrations of the
entire drive train, especially the engine,
and combines the benefits of a hard or
soft engine mounting arrangement.
A hard engine mounting delivers optimum
dynamic performance because it offers
the highest degree of handling precision
possible. Soft engine mounts, on the
other hand, minimise oscillations and
vibrations. While comfort is improved on
uneven road surfaces, this comes at
the expense of dynamic performance.
Our engineers have solved this problem
by enabling the engine mounts to adapt
their stiffness and damping properties to
changes in driving st yle and road surface
conditions. This has been achieved by
use of a fluid with magnetic properties in
interaction with an electrically generated field. For the driver, the results are tangi
­
ble. Handling is perceptibly more stable
under load change conditions and in
fast corners. Whenever a less assertive
driving st yle is adopted, the dynamic
engine mounts provide a higher level of
comfort.

9899
Composure
| Comfor t
Porsche Communication Management
(PCM) including navigation module.
Porsche Communication Management
(PCM) is standard for all 911 models.

Powerful, multifunctional and easy to

use, PCM is your control centre for audio,
navigation and commu nication functions. The main feature is the intuitive 7
­inch
touchscreen. Alternatively, you can choose
to operate PCM using conventional rotary
pushbut ton controls. With a maximum of
five list items per page, the screen dis ­
play is very clearly presented. A useful
help function is displayed at the foot of
the screen. Radio functions include up to 42 memory
presets and an FM dual tuner frequency diversit y with RDS, which continuously
scans in the background for the best
signal, and a dynamic autostore.
The DVD ­audio drive plays CDs and audio
DVDs and is MP3 ­compatible. Audio
playback of video DVDs is also supported. A six
­disc CD/ DVD autochanger integrated
into PCM is available as an option.
The standard ­fitted universal audio inter ­
face (AUX) in the glove compartment
enables you to connect your iPod
® or
any audio source. Recharging is also
supported. Once connected, your iPod
®
or USB stick is then conveniently and
safely operated via the PCM, the optional
multifunction steering wheel or the
optional voice control system.
You can download the performance dis ­
play data from the Sport Chrono Package
and data from the electronic logbook
via the USB port. You can also transfer
up to 10,000 tracks in MP3 format to
the internal hard drive (or Jukebox)
1) of
the PCM and play them from there. Pod ­
casts and audiobooks are recognised
and played and cover art is displayed.
Further details are available from your
Porsche Centre.
Universal audio interface
The navigation module in PCM features
a high ­speed hard drive and allows you to
choose bet ween a 2D display and a 3D
perspective. In some regions, it is possi ­
ble to display the terrain (with an overlaid
satellite map) and buildings in 3D. Split
screen mode enables you to view
t wo
functions at once, such as the current

navigation map and a list of symbols that
represent the next driving manoeuvre.
The navigation module also has a dynam ­
ic route guidance function which takes
into account official traffic messages
(TMC) and additional traffic flow sensors
(TMC Pro).
2)
1) Available from November 2012 at the earliest.2) TMC Pro is currently available in Germany, Austria
and Switzerland. Porsche Communication Management (PCM) including navigation module

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Composure
| Comfor t
The sound of a Porsche is a unique char
­
acteristic, and we’re not referring only to
the engine. The optional BOSE
® Surround
Sound System was specially developed for
the 911 and is therefore perfectly tuned
to the car’s specific interior acoustics.
It has a total output of 445 wat ts and
comprises 8 amplifier channels, 12 loud ­
speakers and a patented integral 100 ­
watt active subwoofer. The combined
effect is a balanced acoustic pat tern that
transforms your 911 into a fast ­moving
concert hall. In combination with Porsche Communica
­
tion Management (PCM), the BOSE
®
Surround Sound System enables audio
playback of DVDs and is thus able to
make full use of the impressive sound
spectrum of 5.1 digital recordings. Of
course, you can still play other audio
sources, such as CDs and MP3s, in stereo
or, at the push of a but ton, in one of
the virtual surround modes generated by
BOSE
® Centerpoint® 2. The BOSE
®­
patented AudioPilot® noise
compensation technology uses a micro ­
phone to continuously measure the
ambient noise inside the vehicle and
adapts music playback instantly and
automatically so that a consistent sound
is maintained – whatever the driving
conditions.
The result is a powerful sound and
captivating 360° acoustic experience.
Cue the applause.
When you are seeking a sporting challenge,
you need the right soundtrack.

BOSE
® Surround Sound System.

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Responsibility
|
Environment
Exhaust emission control.
Vehicles manufactured by Porsche
demonstrate that even high ­performance
sports cars can achieve moderate
fuel consumption and exhaust emission
values in their respective category.
This is achieved, on the one hand, through
the use of fuel ­ef ficient technologies such
as auto start /stop, thermal management,
electrical system recuperation, direct fuel
injection, VarioCam Plus and, in conjunction
with optional PDK, coasting mode.
On the other hand, new cataly tic convert ­
ers developed for the 911 provide efficient
emission control.
The stereo Lambda control circuitr y
controls and monitors each cylinder bank
separately. For each exhaust tract,
oxygen sensors regulate the composition of the exhaust gas, while another Lambda
sensor on each cylinder bank monitors
pollutant conversion in the respective

cataly tic converter.

Fuel economy and recycling.
Intelligent light weight construction has
been fundamental to the Porsche identit y
since 1948, for both technical and
ecological reasons. This forms the basis
for achieving low fuel consumption
values in conjunction with outstanding
performance.
On the technical side, we use a high
proportion of aluminium, magnesium,
plastics and super ­high ­strength sheet
steel. The materials used have been
selected for their ability to withstand
load, yet they are considerably lighter
than conventional steel.
On the ecological side, all materials used
are meticulously selected. All synthetic
components are easily recyclable and each
material is labelled to facilitate its separa ­
tion for recycling. The reduction in the
number of plastic variants helps to ensure
more ef ficient recycling. Recycled plastics
are used where they meet our exacting
technical requirements.
In short, the 911 is around 95 % recyclable.
In addition, Porsche uses a high propor ­
tion of environmentally friendly water ­
based paints. For us, environmental
protection does not begin at the end of
a vehicle’s life. It starts at the planning
and development stage.

Fuel.
All Porsche models – including the 911 –
are designed to operate on fuels with an
ethanol content of up to 10 %, e.g. ‘E10’.
Ethanol has a positive impact on the CO
2
balance since the plants grown for the
production of this biofuel also absorb
CO
2 from the atmosphere.
The release of hydrocarbons from the
fuel system has been minimised thanks
in no small part to the active carbon filter
and the multilayered material from which
the fuel tank is made. All fuel lines are
made from multilayered plastic, steel or
aluminium.
For fuel consumption and CO
2 emissions, please refer to pages 139/141.

120121
Personality
|
Personalisation
To stand out from the crowd,
you need to express individuality.

Personalisation options.
The standard specification of the
911 Carrera models may be second
to none, but Porsche still gives you
the opportu nit y to customise your car
to your own taste and to give it the per ­
sonality needed to make it unmistakable.
A variet y of customisation options
is available for both the exterior and
the interior. We appreciate that nobody
knows bet ter than you how you wish to
express your identit y.
You will find more detailed information on
the following pages and in the separate
price list.
These are not the only ways to st yle
your
9 11 to your personal preference.
How about the personalisation of
your car at the factory through Porsche
Exclusive, or why not consider our
range of af termarket accessories from
Porsche Tequipment? You will find plenty
of inspiring ideas in all the relevant catalogues and your Porsche Centre will
be happy to advise you.
There are many ways to explore your
own direction. The Porsche identit y will
never be given an order number, but
there is a number by which it will forever
be epitomised:
9 11.

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Standard interior colours.
Leatherette/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
Carrera RedEspresso
Black
Black
Black
Platinum Grey
Carrera Red
Umber
Agate Grey and Pebble GreyPebble 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 in rear.
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 (Coupé models).
Umber Umber
Agate Grey
Agate Grey
Agate Grey
Agate Grey
Black and Platinum Grey Platinum Grey
Personality | Personalisation