PORSCHE 911 GT2 2008 5.G Information Manual

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The 911 GT2 |Safety
Clubsport package.
A ‘Clubsport’ racing package
is available as a no-cost
option for the 911 GT2, offering
added protection for racetrack
use.
Included with the package are a
bolt-in rear roll cage behind thefront seats, a six-point racing har-
ness in red for the driver’s side,
a fire extinguisher with mounting
bracket and a preparation for
a battery master switch. This is
available separately from the
Porsche Motorsport department,
as is the front roll cage element
required for FIA-approved racing
events.The sport bucket seats with
thorax airbags are covered with
flame-retardant material.

Comfort
Exceeding expectations.
Comfortably.

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the rev counter. A centrally placed,
clearly visible arrow indicates the
latest time to change gear.
On-board computer.
The integral on-board computer
gives information on boost pres-
sure, average fuel consumption,
speed, remaining distance andexterior temperature. It can also
be used to view data from the
standard Tyre Pressure Monitoring
(TPM) as well as the timing system
featured in the optional Chrono
Package Plus (see page 75).
The computer is operated using
a control stalk on the steering col-
umn, with information displayed in
the instrument cluster.
Instruments.
The sporting credentials of the
911 GT2 refer not only to engine
and chassis, it also boasts a sporty
interior designed around the driver.A car like the 911 GT2 requires
an ergonomically efficient driving
environment with unhindered
access to all key information.
Clearly visible at the centre of
the cluster of five instruments is a large rev counter with GT2
logo and titanium-coloured dial.
The needles and markings in the
instrument cluster are yellow.
For optimum acceleration, you
can view the upshift display in Other standard features include
automatic air conditioning with
active carbon filter.
We’ve demanded your respect. Now have ours.
Interior.

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Steering wheel.
The three-spoke GT2 steering
wheel can be manually adjusted
for height and reach. The steering
wheel is upholstered in Alcantara
and the airbag module has a
leather finish.
The multifunction steering wheel
and the three-spoke sports
steering wheel are also optionally
available in smooth-finish leather.
Interior materials.
The high-quality materials in the
interior of the 911 GT2 reflect its
sporting credentials: genuine
leather and Alcantara. Offering
exceptional grip and easy-care
properties, Alcantara can be found
wherever optimum hand contact isrequired: on the steering wheel
rim, gear lever, handbrake lever
grip and door handles, as well as
on the door panels, storage com-
partment lids and centre console.
The standard folding sport bucket
seats and the optional adaptive
sports seats are trimmed in blackleather, while the seat
centres are
covered with Alcantara.
A GT2 logo
is integrated in the rear bulkhead
lining.
The front centre console has
been totally redesigned and is
now predominantly trimmed in
classic black.
Three-spoke sports steering wheel
in smooth-finish leather

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* Child restraint systems may not be used in conjunction with sport bucket seats.
Sport bucket seats.*
A car that is capable of such
extreme lateral loads requires a
seat with exceptional support. The
standard sport bucket seat has
manual fore/aft adjustment plus
two additional features rarely
encountered on comparable seat
designs: a folding backrest and
an integral thorax airbag in the
side support.The folding function enables easy
access to the rear luggage area.
The backrest pivots are positioned
high in the side bolsters, providing
optimum support for the torso,
pelvis and legs. This is the first
time ever that the lateral support
of a bucket seat has been com-
bined with a folding backrest.The backrest shell has a glass-fibre
reinforced plastic core and a
carbon-fibre surface with visible
weave pattern. This construction
provides excellent rigidity while
also reducing weight. The seat is
compatible with a six-point racing
harness.
The sport bucket seat features
black leather with Alcantara centre;
Dark Grey natural leather withAlcantara centre is also available
as an option. In conjunction with the
Clubsport package (see page 64),
it has a special flame-retardant
fabric finish for added safety.
Adaptive sports seats.
Adaptive sports seats in leather
with Alcantara centre are also
available as a no-cost option. This
alternative seat option combines
excellent comfort with first-rate
track performance. The compre-
hensive range of power adjustment
controls includes fore/aft position,
squab height, backrest angle and
lumbar support. The side bolsters
on the backrest and squab arepneumatically adjustable for the
perfect fit. This exceptional vari-
ability ensures generous comfort
on long-distance journeys or
precision support on the race-
track. A memory function includes
both exterior mirrors as well as all
seat settings on the driver’s side,
with the exception of the side bol-
sters. The adaptive sports seats
are also optionally available with
seat heating.
Storage compartments.
The everyday usability of the
911 GT2 is as important as its
performance, as evidenced by
the storage compartments in thecentre console and door panels.
Matching upholstered armrests
above the storage compart
ments
provide optimum driver comfort,
particularly on long-distance trips.
Twin cupholders for driver and
front passenger are neatly
concealed below the passenger
airbag. Underneath is a lockable
glove compartment with handy
CD storage.
Two 12-Volt sockets (including the
cigarette lighter) provide power
for all your accessories.
Sport bucket seat, folded Sport bucket seat
Adaptive sports seat Lockable glove compartment

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‘Welcome Home’ lighting.
This standard lighting function
provides comfort and safety at the
push of a button. The low-beam
headlights are automatically
illuminated when the car is locked
or unlocked using the key remote.
The lights remain illuminated for
a predefined period, lighting your
way to or from the car. This delay
is user-adjustable via Porsche
Communication Management
(PCM) on vehicles with the optional
Sport Chrono Package Plus.
ParkAssist.
This optional parking aid is auto-
matically enabled whenever you
select reverse gear. Move too
close to a stationary object and a
warning signal is emitted. Continue
to reverse and the tone increases
in frequency. The distance is
measured by ultrasonic sensors
which are neatly concealed in the
rear bumper.
Cruise control.
This convenient option has an
effective range of 30 – 240 km / h
(19 – 149 mph). The system is
operated using a switch in a
separate control stalk on the
steering column and can even
be used in first gear.
HomeLink®
(garage door opener).
This optional garage door opener
is freely programmable and inte-
grated within the cockpit. It offers
remote control for up to three
garage, gate, home lighting and/or
alarm systems and is compatiblewith almost all garage and exterior-
door systems.
Automatically dimming interior
and exterior mirrors.
An auto-dimming function is
available as an option for the
911 GT2 for interior and exterior
mirrors. The package also includes
an integrated rain sensor for the
front wiper system.
Luggage compartment.
The volume of the luggage
compartment in the 911 GT2 is
105 litres. The entire compartment
is lined with high-quality, scratch-
resistant materials. The bulkhead
panelling conceals the amplifier
of the optional BOSE
®Surround
Sound System and the DVD drive
for the optional navigation module.
The additional 205-litre rear load-
space inside the car is easily
accessible thanks to the folding
sport bucket seats.
Anti-theft protection.
The 911 GT2 has an engine
immobiliser with in-key transpon-
der as well as a powerful alarm
system featuring contact-sensitive
exterior protection and radar-
based interior surveillance as stan-
dard. The alarm system is
activated and deactivated by a
remote control function in the
ignition key.
Vehicle tracking system.
The 911 GT2 can also be equipped
with an optional factory-fitted
preparation enabling future
installation of a vehicle trackingsystem obtainable from Porsche
Tequipment. This system allows
a stolen vehicle to be traced
throughout most of Europe, and
requires the installation of a
special wiring loom and a high-
capacity battery.
Chrono Package Plus.
The optional Chrono Package Plus
combines a dash-mounted
analogue/digital timer with a range
of useful functions. Lap or journey
times can be viewed, stored and
analysed using the performance
display in PCM. The information
available includes time elapsed
and distance travelled on the cur-
rent lap, as well as the number
oflaps completed and their
respec-
tive times. You can also view the
current fastest lap and remaining
range till empty. Driving times can
be recorded for any stretch of
road, and benchmark times can be
defined. Other useful
features
include a personal
memory func-
tion, controlled via PCM, which
stores personal preferences for a
range of systems, including lights,
wipers, door locks and air condi-
tioning.
Luggage compartmentChrono timer

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scans for the best signal for
the selected station, and up to
four radio antennae for optimum
reception.
The integrated single CD/DVD
drive, in combination with the
optional BOSE
®Surround Sound
System, can now replay music
from audio and video DVDs in
5.1 Digital Surround Format. As
an option, a six-disc CD/DVD auto-
changer can also be integrated in
the PCM.
A TV tuner, available as an option,
receives analogue and digital tele-
vision broadcasts.
Navigation module.
The optional GPS navigation
module now has a hard drive
with map data for most European
countries,allowing for faster
route calculation
with a choice
of three alternative routes.
A tou
chscreen allows rapid
destination input and gives
information
on traffic or special
points of interest (POI) by simply
touching the symbols on the
map. Route diversions can be
easily and quickly included in
the current route guidance.
When viewing a map, it is possi-
ble to select either a new 3
D
perspective or the familiar 2D dis-
play. At motorway exits, graphical
turn indications are displayed for
better orientation. In split screen
The latest Porsche Communication
Management (PCM).
The 911 GT2 is fitted with the latest
PCM as standard. As the central
control unit for audio, navigation
and communication, it is now even
more powerful and versatile buteasier to operate, while retaining
the basic logic of the menu system.
The main feature is the new
6.5-inch touchscreen for intuitive
control. Naturally, you can also
choose to operate the PCM via
the button controls. The screen
display is very clear with a maximum
of five list entries per page. A help
function is displayed at the foot of
the screen.
For radio listeners, there are up
to 48 memory presets, an FM twin
tuner with RDS which constantlymode, you can choose to display
not only the current map overview,
but also a list of icons that repre-
sent dynamic route guidance.

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pairing is complete, the mobile
phone’s aerial is switched off to
conserve battery charge and the
phone operates via the car aerial.
Depending on the mobile phone
model, this gives access not only
to the numbers on the SIM card
but also to the phone’s internal
memory. Also, depending on the
phone, it can be controlled using
the PCM, the multifunction steering
wheel or the voice control system,
without it ever leaving your pocket.
Mobile phone preparation.
As an option, the mobile phone
preparation kit (with or without
cradle) is available for Bluetooth
®
connection of mobile phones
which only support the hands-free
profile (HFP). For connection by
HFP, the PCM acts merely as a
hands-free system. Here, too, the
mobile phone can remain tucked
away. Only the basic phone func-
tions can be operated using the
PCM. The GSM connection is
established via the aerial of the
mobile phone.**
Universal audio interface.
With this optional feature, the
storage compartment in the centre
console will contain three connec-
tions: one for your iPod
®, one
for a USB stick/MP3 player and
one as an AUX interface for any
chosen compatible audio source.
The iPod
®or USB stick can be
operated conveniently and safely
via the PCM, the multifunction
steering wheel or the voice control
system. The USB connection can
also be used to download data
from the performance display of
the Sport Chrono Package Plus
and the electronic logbook.
Sound Package Plus.
Fitted as standard is Sound Pack-
age Plus. A separate amplifier with
a total rated output of 235 Watts,
combined with nine speakers,
ensures a perfect sound for the
interior.
Electronic logbook.
The optional electronic logbook
allows automatic recording of
mileage, distance covered, date
and time, starting point and desti-
nation on each trip. Once you
have downloaded the logbooks
from the PCM via Bluetooth
®or
via the optional USB interface,
the data can be analysed on
your home PC using the software
supplied. The software complies
with all statutory requirements
for automatic logbooks as speci-
fied by the German revenue
authorities.
TV tuner.
A TV tuner, available as a option,
receives analogue and digital
television broadcasts (DVB-T) to
provide entertainment between
journeys. For your safety, the
TV picture cannot be displayed
while the vehicle is in motion.
Voice control system.
Almost all of the functions of the
PCM can be controlled via the
latest optional voice control sys-
tem. The menu item is read aloud
exactly as it is displayed on thescreen and the voice control
system recognises commands or
number sequences, irrespective
of the speaker. It gives audible
feedback and guides you through
the functions. There is no need to
‘train’ the system. Phone book
entries can be retrieved, a radio
station selected or the navigation
destination entered directly by
speaking whole words, rather than
dictating one letter at a time.
Telephone module.
The optional GSM telephone
module offers convenience and
excellent reception. By inserting a
SIM card directly into the PCM’s
integral SIM reader, calls can be
made using either the hands-free
facility or the optional cordless
handset. For even more conve-
nience, the Bluetooth
®capability
of a mobile phone can be used
to make calls via the SIM Access
Profile (SAP)*. Once automatic
TV tuner*/** Note: see page 97.

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True, the sound of the 911 GT2
itself is music to your ears. How-
ever, if you still want to listen to
a concert, there’s the optional
BOSE
®Surround Sound System.It has been optimally designed for
the specific interior acoustics of
the 911 GT2. A total of 13 loud-
speakers, including an active
subwoofer and central speaker,
and a 7-channel digital amplifier
with a rated output of 385 Watts,the 5.1 format, the sound has
already been recorded in a
multi-channel format and is
faithfully reproduced exactly
as the original.
Five dedicated audio channels
(front left, front right, centre,
surround left, surround right) and
a power channel for the bass
frequencies deliver a sound that
is as authentic as it is natural.The digital 5.1 surround sound is
balanced, lifelike and crystal clear.
A 360° sound experience that is
as close to a live performance as
you could imagine.
Naturally, you can also play con-
ventional CDs, either in stereo or
in one of the surround modes
generated by the BOSE
®Center-
point
®technology. The new algo-
rithm of Centerpoint
®II extracts
an even more precise and realistic
sound from the stereo signal.
The SurroundStage
®signal pro-
cessing circuitry developed by
BOSE
®assigns each individual
audio channel, whether sourced
from a DVD or generated by
Centerpoint
®, to a selected combi-
nation of loudspeakers and thus
delivers an optimally balanced
surround sound experience to all
seat positions.
To complement these features,
the BOSE
®Surround Sound
System offers a comprehensive
selection of equaliser presets for
customised sound. The dynamic
loudness function emphasises
the bass notes as the volumedecreases to compensate for
the diminishing sensitivity of
human hearing at these frequen-
cies. In addition, the AudioPilot
®
Noise Compensation Technology
uses a microphone to continuously
measure the ambient noise inside
the vehicle and adapts music
playback automatically to give
a constant sound quality in all
driving conditions.
The 911 GT2 and BOSE®:
two complementary sound
experiences of the highest
quality.
2.5-cm Neodym high-range speakers
8.0-cm Neodym mid-range speaker
20.0-cm Nd®low-range speaker
2.5-cm Neodym high-range speaker
8.0-cm Neodym mid-range speaker
System electronics
7.0-cm mid-range
centerfill speaker
AudioPilot®microphone2 x 13.0-cm low-range speakers in
14-litre bass reflex enclosure with
TSM switching amplifier
create an impressive sound
experience.
When playing music from audio or
video DVDs, the system now has
the impressive sound spectrum of
digital 5.1 recording. For music in
One powerful sound experience meets another.
BOSE
®Surround Sound System.

Environment
Action speak louder than words.