ABS PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 2011 6.G Information Manual

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emperament
| Chassis and body
Hood.
Our engineers have completely redeveloped
the hood for the 911 Carrera Cabriolet
models. The result is a flexible roof
comprising a glass rear screen and three
individual and integral hood elements,
which are manufactured from magnesium
and covered in fabric. This makes the
hood highly robust and, yet, particularly
lightweight.
Another benefit is that the hood is
smooth and firm. The fabric remains taut
keeping the familiar 911 lines elegant.
A trivialit y? Only if you choose to ignore
the impressively low drag coefficient
of just 0.30 for the 911 Carrera Cabriolet
models. A further feat of Porsche
engineering.
The rear screen is made from glass and
is electrically heated and scratch ­resistant to provide excellent rearward
visibilit y. A rain channel on the hood

carries away water to avoid dripping
when the doors are opened.
Electrically powered, the hood is operat ­
ed using a but ton on the centre console
or via the key remote. It opens or closes
in approximately 13 seconds and remains
operable up to a speed of 31 mph.
The concertina action ensures optimum
protection for the interior lining. The interior hood lining is made from

a heat ­insulating and sound ­absorbing
material. Consistent interior temperatures
and an effective suppression of wind
noise are the perceptible results. Thank ­
fully, however, even the hood’s sound ­
proofing properties are no match for
the resonant Porsche sound.
Open, flexible, independent.
The optimum prerequisites for a long-term relationship.

Cabriolet technology.

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| Chassis and body
Electromechanical power steering.
Another possible definition of efficiency
is a system that works only when it is
needed, and then does so in a particularly
effective way.
This was the guiding principle for our
engineers in the development of the electromechanical power steering. Statis
­
tics show that a car drives in a straight
line 90 % of the time. Unlike conventional
hydraulic pumps, the electric motor uses
energy only when the steering wheel is
actually turned. The absence of hydraulic
fluid also makes the system more
bene ficial to the environment.
As far as the other 10 % is concerned, we’re
optimally prepared as the steering system
is t ypically Porsche. It features a variable
steering ratio and responds sensitively
and directly at the same time as providing
customary agility, a high level of comfort
and precisely selected feedback from the
road. Our definition of efficient.Power steering Plus.
Power steering Plus, the comfort ­enhancing
power ­steering system, is available as an
option for the 911 Carrera models. At high
speeds, the steering is as firm extreme
precision while steering comfort remains
as high. At low speeds, the
steering ratio
of Power steering Plus
adjusts for much
easier manoeuvring and parking.
SPORT button.
Fit ted as standard, the SPORT button
enables you to select a suspension setup
where the emphasis is on either comfort
or sport y performance. At the push of a
button, the electronic engine management
system switches the engine mapping to
offer an even sharper response and
engine dynamics that are more direct.
In vehicles with Porsche Doppelkupplung
(PDK), upshifts take place at higher
engine speeds and downshifts happen sooner. In addition, coasting mode and
the auto start/stop function are automati
­
cally deactivated. If fitted, the optional
sports exhaust system is also activated
automatically.
Sport Chrono Package.
The Sport Chrono Package including
dynamic engine mounts is available
as an option. This integrated system
provides simultaneous enhancement for
the chassis, engine and transmission.
Every day can be sports day.

Additional performance enhancement systems.

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Temperament

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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.

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Wheels.
The 911 Carrera models are equipped
with 19­inch Carrera wheels as standard.
These are light weight alloys featuring a
classic sport y design. Tyre sizes are
235/40 ZR 19 and 285/35 ZR 19 at the
front and rear, respectively. All ­wheel ­
drive models are fit ted with even wider
295/35 ZR 19 t yres at the rear. The S models are equipped with light
­
alloy 20­inch Carrera S wheels as
standard. The visual effect is sport y and
dynamic. The t yres are slightly wider
to cope with the increased power output
of these models: 245/35 ZR 20 at the
front, 295/30 ZR 20 at the rear. All ­wheel ­
drive models have 305/30 ZR 20 t yres
at the rear.
The large t yre size improves both ride
comfort and track performance. Rolling
resistance, dry braking distances and t yre
weight are all comparatively low, thereby
helping to reduce fuel consumption.
A selection of 20 ­inch wheels is available
in our range of options.Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPM).
Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPM) is avail­
able on request. This safet y system sends
warnings to the on ­board computer’s
display screen in the event of low t yre
pressure or a gradual or sudden loss
of pressure. The individual pressures
in all four t yres can be displayed in the
instrument cluster.
Porsche Stability Management (PSM).
As standard, the 911 Carrera models are
equipped with enhanced Porsche Stability
Management (PSM), which maintains sta ­
bilit y even at the limits of dynamic driving
performance. Sensors continuously moni ­
tor the direction, speed, yaw velocit y and
lateral acceleration of the car. Using this
information, PSM is able to calculate the actual direction of travel at any given
moment. If the car begins to oversteer or
understeer, PSM applies selective braking
on individual wheels to restore stabilit y.
Under acceleration on wet or low ­grip
road surfaces, PSM improves traction
using the automatic brake differential
(ABD) and anti ­slip regulation (ASR).
When the SPORT PLUS mode of the
optional Sport Chrono Package is selected,
the PSM threshold is raised to allow a
sportier driving st yle.
For an even more dynamic experience,
you always have the option to deactivate
PSM. It is automatically reactivated,
for your safet y, only if you brake harder
and either of the front wheels (in SPORT
PLUS mode, both of the front wheels) requires ABS assistance. ABS and ABD,
however, remain active at all times.
PSM therefore offers a high level of

driving stability and safety combined
with extraordinary agilit y. It ’s an
apparent contradiction in terms, but an
intrinsic part of the Porsche identit y.
19 ­inch Carrera wheel (standard on the 911 Carrera
models)
20­inch Carrera S wheel (standard on the 911 S models)911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet with 20 ­inch Carrera Classic wheels
Temperament | Chassis and body
For fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, please refer to pages 139/141.

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Composure
| Safet y
Control, discipline, precision.

At Porsche, we take driving pleasure very seriously.

S a f e t y.
Brakes.
Another crucial piece of the Porsche
identit y is the brakes. We value them as
highly as we do our engines and chassis.
They set standards for deceleration and
stabilit y, and give the driver the reassur ­
ance needed to push the car to the limits
of its performance.
The 911 Carrera base models are fit ted
front and rear with anodised black four ­
piston aluminium monobloc fixed calipers.
All brake discs have a diameter of 330 mm.
On the S models, we have fit ted larger
brakes and more brake pistons to cope
with the higher engine power of these
models. Consequently, they feature red
six­piston monobloc aluminium fixed
brake calipers at the front and four ­piston
aluminium monobloc fixed calipers at
the rear. The brake disc diameter is
340 mm at the front and 330 mm at the
rear. The results are enhanced braking
performance and stability.
On all models, the brake calipers have
an enclosed monobloc construction.
This makes them tougher but lighter and enables a more rapid response and
release of the brake even under extreme
loads. The pedal travel is short and

the biting point precise. The brake discs
are cross ­drilled for better performance
in the wet.
Other benefits of the standard braking
system include the anti ­lock braking
system (ABS), designed to keep deceler ­
ation constant. Pedal effort is reduced
and braking response improved by an
8 ­/9 ­inch tandem vacuum brake booster.
In the S models, brake disc cooling is
further enhanced by modified air spoilers.
Standard brake system on the 911 Carrera models
Standard brake system on the 911 Carrera S models

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Responsibility
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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.

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1)
Weight is calculated in accordance with the relevant EC Directives and is valid for vehicles with standard specification only. Optional equipment increases this figure. The figure given includes 68 kg for the driver and 7 kg for luggage.2) Data determined in the NEDC (New European Driving Cycle) in accordance with the Euro 5 (715/2007/ EC and 692/2008/ EC) measurement method. The figures do not refer to an individual vehicle nor do they constitute part of the of fer.
They are intended solely as a means of comparing dif ferent t ypes of vehicle. You can obtain further information about individual vehicles from your Porsche Centre. Fuel consumption calculated for vehicles with standard specification
only. A vehicle’s fuel consumption and CO
2 emissions depend not only on its ef ficient use of fuel but also on driving st yle and other non ­technical factors. Actual consumption and per formance may var y with items of optional equipment.3) Valid in countries listed only.
Technical data.9 11 C a r r e r a 911 Carrera Cabriolet9 11 C a r r e r a S911 Carrera S Cabriolet
Weights
Manual / PDK Manual / PDK Manual / PDK Manual / PDK
Unladen (DIN) 1,380 kg / 1,400 kg1,450 kg / 1,470 kg1,395 kg / 1,415 kg1,465 kg / 1,485 kg
Unladen (EC)
1)1,455 kg / 1,475 kg 1,525 kg / 1,545 kg1,470 kg / 1,490 kg1,540 kg / 1,560 kg
Permissible gross weight 1,795 kg / 1,815 kg1,850 kg / 1,870 kg1,830 kg / 1,850 kg1,885 kg / 1,905 kg
PerformanceManual / PDK Manual / PDK Manual / PDK Manual / PDK
Top speed km/ h (mph) 2 8 9 ( 17 9 ) / 2 8 7 ( 17 8 )2 8 6 ( 17 7 ) / 2 8 4 ( 176 )30 4 (18 8)/ 302 (187 )301 (187 )/ 29 9 (185)
0 –100 km/ h (0 – 62 mph) 4.8 secs / 4.6 secs 5.0 secs / 4.8 secs4.5 secs / 4.3 secs 4.7 secs / 4.5 secs
Sport Chrono Package (with PDK)
0 –100 km/ h (0 – 62 mph) – / 4.4 secs
– / 4.6 secs– / 4.1 secs – / 4.3 secs
0 –160 km/ h (0 –99 mph) 10.4 secs / 10.0 secs 10.8 secs / 10.4 secs9.4 secs / 9.0 secs 9.8 secs / 9.4secs
Sport Chrono Package (with PDK)
0 –160 km/ h (0 –99 mph) – / 9.7 secs
– / 10.1 secs– / 8.7 secs – / 9.1 secs
Flexibilit y 80 –120 km/ h (49 –74 mph)
in 5th gear 6.4 secs / –
6.7 secs / –5.9 secs / –6.2 secs / –
Overtaking acceleration 80 –120 km/ h
(4 0 –74 m p h ) – / 2.8 secs
– / 2.9 secs– / 2.4 secs – / 2.5 secs
Fuel consumption/emissions 2)Manual / PDK Manual / PDK Manual / PDK Manual / PDK
Urban in l/100 km (mpg) 12.8 (22.1)/ 11.2 (25.2)13.1 (21.6)/ 11.4 (24.8)13.8 (20.5)/12.2 (23.2)14.1 (20.0)/12.4 (22.8)
Extra urban in l/100 km (mpg) 6.8 (41.5)/6.5 (43.5)7.0 (40.4)/6.7 (42.2)7.1 (39.8)/6.7 (42.2)7.2 (39.2)/6.9 (40.9)
Combined in l/100 km (mpg) 9.0 (31.4)/8.2 (34.4)9.2 (30.7)/8.4 (33.6)9.5 (29.7)/8.7 (32.5)9.7 (29.1)/ 8.9 (31.7 )
CO
2 emissions g/km 212 / 194217 / 198224 / 205229 / 210
Dimensions/aerodynamics
Length 4,491 m m4,491 m m4,491 m m4,491 m m
Width 1,808 mm1,808 mm1,808 mm1,808 mm
Height 1,303 mm1, 2 9 9 m m1, 2 95 m m1, 2 92 m m
Wheelbase 2,450 mm2,450 mm2,450 mm2,450 mm
Luggage compartment volume
(German Car Manufacturers’ Assoc.) 135 l i t re s
135 l i t re s135 l i t re s135 l i t re s
Tank capacity (refill volume) 64 litres64 litres64 litres64 litres
Drag coefficient 0.290.300.290.30
911 Carrera / 911 Carrera Cabriolet 911 Carrera S / 911 Carrera S Cabriolet
Engine
Cylinders 6 6
Displacement 3,436 cm
33,800 cm3
Max. power (DIN)
at rpm257 kW (350 hp)
7, 4 0 0 294 kW (400 hp)
7, 4 0 0
Max. torque
at rpm 390 Nm
5,600 440 Nm
5,600
Compression ratio 12.5 : 1 12.5 : 1
Transmission
LayoutRear­wheel drive Rear­wheel drive
Manual gearbox 7­speed 7­speed
PDK (optional) 7­speed 7­speed
Chassis
Front axle McPherson strut suspension McPherson strut suspension
Rear axle Multi­link suspension Multi­link suspension
Steering Variable steering ratio, power­assisted (electromechanical) Variable steering ratio, power­assisted (electromechanical)
Turning circle 11. 1 m 11. 1 m
Brakes Four­piston aluminium monobloc fixed calipers front and rear,
discs internally vented and cross ­drilled Six
­piston aluminium monobloc fixed calipers at front, four ­piston
aluminium monobloc fixed calipers at rear, discs internally vented
and cross ­drilled
Vehicle stabilit y system Porsche Stability Management (PSM) including ABS
with additional brake functions Porsche Stability Management (PSM) including ABS
with additional brake functions
Standard wheels Front: 8.5 J x 19 ET 54, Rear: 11 J x 19 ET 69 Front: 8.5 J x 20 ET 51, Rear: 11 J x 20 ET 70
Standard tyres Front: 235/40 ZR 19, Rear: 285/35 ZR 19 Front: 245/35 ZR 20, Rear: 295/30 ZR 20

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9 11 C a r r e r a 4911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet9 11 C a r r e r a 4 S911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet
Weights
Manual/PDK Manual/PDKManual/PDKManual/PDK
Unladen (DIN) 1,430 kg / 1,450 kg1,500 kg / 1,520 kg1,445 kg / 1,465 kg1,515 k g / 1,535 k g
Unladen (EC)
1)1,505 kg / 1,525 kg 1,575 kg / 1,595 kg1,520 kg / 1,540 kg1,590 kg / 1,610 kg
Permissible gross weight 1,845 kg / 1,865 kg1,900 kg / 1,920 kg1,875 kg / 1,895 kg1,935 kg / 1,955 kg
PerformanceManual / PDK Manual / PDK Manual / PDK Manual / PDK
Top speed km/ h (mph) 2 8 5 ( 17 7 ) / 2 8 3 ( 17 5 )2 8 2 ( 17 5 ) / 2 8 0 ( 17 3 )29 9 (185)/ 297 (18 4)29 6 (18 3)/ 29 4 (182)
0 –100 km/ h (0 – 62 mph) 4.9 secs / 4.7 secs5.1 secs / 4.9 secs4.5 secs / 4.3 secs4.7 secs / 4.5 secs
Sport Chrono Package (with PDK)
0 –100 km/ h (0 – 62 mph) – / 4.5 secs
– / 4.7 secs– / 4.1 secs– / 4.3 secs
0 –160 km/ h (0 –99 mph) 10.6 secs / 10.2 secs11.0 secs / 10.6 secs9.6 secs / 9.2 secs10.0 secs / 9.6 secs
Sport Chrono Package (with PDK)
0 –160 km/ h (0 –99 mph) – / 9.9 secs
– / 10.3 secs– / 8.9 secs– / 9.3 secs
Flexibilit y 80 –120 km/ h (49 –74 mph)
in 5th gear 6.5 secs / –
6.8 secs / –6.0 secs/ –6.3 secs / –
Overtaking acceleration 80 –120 km/ h
(4 0 –74 m p h ) – / 2.9 secs
– / 3.1 secs– / 2.5 secs– / 2.7 secs
Fuel consumption/emissions 2)Manual / PDK Manual / PDK Manual / PDK Manual / PDK
Urban in l/100 km (mpg) 13.2 (21.4)/ 11.7 (24.1)13.5 (20.9)/11.9 (23.7)14.2 (19.9)/12.7 (22.2)14.4 (19.6)/12.9 (21.9)
Extra urban in l/100 km (mpg) 7.1 (39.8)/6.8 (41.5)7.2 (39.2)/6.9 (40.9)7. 5 ( 3 7. 7 ) / 7. 0 ( 4 0 . 4 )7. 6 ( 3 7. 2 ) / 7. 1 ( 3 9 . 8 )
Combined in l/100 km (mpg) 9.3 (30.4)/8.6 (32.8)9.5 (29.7)/8.7 (32.5)9.9 (28.5)/9.1 (31.0)10.0 (28.2)/9.2 (30.7)
CO
2 emissions g/km 219 / 203224 / 205234 / 215236 / 217
Dimensions/aerodynamics
Length 4,491 m m4,491 m m4,491 m m4,491 m m
Width 1,8 52 m m1,8 52 m m1,8 52 m m1,8 52 m m
Height 1,3 0 4 m m1,3 0 0 m m1, 2 9 6 m m1, 2 9 4 m m
Wheelbase 2,450 mm2,450 mm2,450 mm2,450 mm
Luggage compartment volume
(German Car Manufacturers’ Assoc.) 125 l i t re s
125 l i t re s125 l i t re s125 l i t re s
Tank capacity (refill volume) 68 litres68 litres68 litres68 litres
Drag coefficient 0.300.31 0.30 0.31
911 Carrera 4 / 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet 911 Carrera 4S / 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet
Engine
Cylinders 6 6
Displacement 3,436 cm
33,800 cm3
Max. power (DIN)
at rpm257 kW (350 hp)
7, 4 0 0 294 kW (400 hp)
7, 4 0 0
Max. torque
at rpm 390 Nm
5,600 440 Nm
5,600
Compression ratio 12.5 : 1 12.5 : 1
Transmission
LayoutAll­wheel drive All­wheel drive
Manual gearbox 7­speed 7­speed
PDK (optional) 7­speed 7­speed
Chassis
Front a xle McPherson strut suspension McPherson strut suspension
Rear axle Multi­link suspension Multi­link suspension
Steering Variable steering ratio, power­assisted (electromechanical) Variable steering ratio, power­assisted (electromechanical)
Turning circle 11. 1 m 11. 1 m
Brakes Four­piston aluminium monobloc fixed calipers front and rear,
discs internally vented and and cross ­drilled Six
­piston aluminium monobloc fixed calipers at front, four ­piston
aluminium monobloc fixed calipers at rear, discs internally vented
and cross ­drilled
Vehicle stability system Porsche Stability Management (PSM)
including ABS with additional brake functions Porsche Stability Management (PSM)
including ABS with additional brake functions
Standard wheels Front: 8.5 J X 19 ET 54, Rear: 11 J X 19 ET 48 Front: 8.5 J X 20 ET 51, Rear: 11 J X 20 ET 52
Standard tyres Front: 235/40 ZR 19, Rear: 295/35 ZR 19 Front: 245/35 ZR 20, Rear: 305/30 ZR 20
1) Weight is calculated in accordance with the relevant EC Directives and is valid for vehicles with standard specification only. Optional equipment increases this figure. The figure given includes 68 kg for the driver and 7 kg for luggage.2) Data determined in the NEDC (New European Driving Cycle) in accordance with the Euro 5 (715/2007/ EC and 692/2008/ EC) measurement method. The figures do not refer to an individual vehicle nor do they constitute par t of the of fer.
They are intended solely as a means of comparing dif ferent t ypes of vehicle. You can obtain fur ther information about individual vehicles from your Porsche Centre. Fuel consumption calculated for vehicles with standard specification
only. A vehicle’s fuel consumption and CO
2 emissions depend not only on its ef ficient use of fuel but also on driving st yle and other non ­technical factors. Actual consumption and per formance may var y with items of optional equipment. 3) Valid in countries listed only.