2005 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA engine

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Technical Data
Technical DataEngine data
911 Carrera 911 Carrera S
Type M 96/05 M 97/01
Horizontally opposed engine, liquid cooledHorizontally opposed engine, liquid cooled
Number of cylinders 6 6
Bore 3.78 in./96 mm 3.90 in./99 mm
Stroke 3.26 in./82.8 mm 3.26 in./82.8 mm
Cubic capacity 219.4 cu. in./3596 cm
3 233.3 cu. in./3824 cm
3
Compression ratio 11.3 : 1 11.8 : 1
Net-horsepower, SAE J 1349 325 hp/239 kW 355 hp/261 kW
at crankshaft speed 6800 rpm 6600
Net torque, SAE J 1349 273 ft. lb./370 Nm 295 ft. lb./400 Nm
at crankshaft speed 4250 rpm 4600 rpm
Engine control Stationary high-voltage distribution, sequential injection,
cylinder-selective knock-control, stereo oxygen sensor closed-loop control, diagnostic system,
4 overhead camshafts, Porsche VarioCam Plus, hydraulic valve clearance compensation

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CapacitiesUse only fluids and fuels authorized by Porsche. Your authorized Porsche dealer will gladly advise you.
Your Porsche has been designed so that it is not necessary to mix any additives with oils or fuels.
Engine 911 Carrera: Oil change quantity without oil filter approx. 8.5 quarts / 8.0 liters
911 Carrera: Oil change quantity with oil filter approx. 8.7 quarts / 8.25 liters
911 Carrera S: Oil change quantity without oil filter approx. 8.7 quarts / 8.25 liters
911 Carrera S: Oil change quantity with oil filter approx. 9 quarts / 8.5 liters
Please observe the chapter “ENGINE OIL” on Page 181.
Coolantapprox. 8.45 U.S. gallons / 32 liters
Manual transmission
and differential
approx. 3.1 quarts / 2.9 liters transmission oil
Tiptronic Sapprox. 9.5 quarts / 9 liters ATF
Differential for Tiptronic Sapprox. 1.3 quarts / 1.2 liter
Fuel tank approx. 16.9 U.S. gallons / 64 liters
Fuel qualityYour engine is designed to provide optimum performance and fuel economy using
unleaded premium fuel with an octane rating of 98 RON (93 CLC or AKI).
Porsche therefore recommends the use of these fuels in your vehicle.
Porsche also recognizes that these fuels may not always be available. Be assured that your vehicle
will operate properly on unleaded premium fuels with octane numbers of at least 95 RON (90 CLC or AKI),
since the engine’s “Electronic Oktane™ knock control” will adapt the ignition timing, if necessary.
Power steeringapprox. 1.35 quarts / 1.27 liter hydraulic fluid Pentosin CHF 11 S
®
Brake fluid0.48 quarts / 0.45 liters; use only Original Porsche brake fluid.
Windshield washerapprox. 2.6 quarts/2,5 liters without headlight washer
approx. 6.3 quarts/6 liters with headlight washer

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273
Diagrams Acceleration diagram
Values have been determined at DIN empty weight
and with a 50 % load without additional equipment.
Transmission diagram
The transmission diagram is based on standard
values on the basis of a mean effective scrub ra-
dius. Changes of the scrub radius, the tire toler-
ance, wear and tear, deviating country equipment
and tire slip have not been taken into account.
Engine diagram at full power – 911 Carrera

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Engine diagram at full power – 911 Carrera S

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Index
IndexAABS (antilock brake system) .......................... 62
Warning light ........................................ 63
Air distribution ............................................ 120
Air filter ...................................................... 195
Airbag....................................................50
, 51
Switching off passenger airbag .............. 49
Warning light ........................................ 51
Air-conditioning compressor ................120, 122
Alarm system .......................................26, 142
Alcantara ................................................... 206
Antenna .............................................142, 201
Antifreeze................................................... 179
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......................... 62
Warning light ........................................ 63
Ashtray ...................................................... 124
Assembly aids for wheel changes................. 230
Audio operation ..................................140, 141
Auto-button, air conditioning ........................ 120
Automatic .................................................. 195
Air conditioning system ....................... 120
Anti-glare mirrors .................................. 32
Car washes ........................................ 201
Door locking ......................................... 21
Headlight adjustment........................... 114
Locking retractor .................................. 44
Speed control ...................... 80
, 118
, 119
Average consumption ...........................91, 104
Average speed .....................................91, 104
BBackrest
Adjustment ........................................... 34
Release ................................................ 34
Battery ....................................................... 236
Care .................................................. 237
Charging ............................................ 237
Putting vehicle into operation ............... 239
Remote control ................................... 241
Removing ........................................... 240
Warning light......................................... 88
Winter operation ................................. 238
Before driving off ................................... 14
, 15
Belts ................................................... 42, 206
Height adjustment ................................. 44
Tensioner ............................................. 42
Warning light......................................... 43
Blower adjustment............................. 121, 123
Brake light......................................... 254, 256
Brakes ....................................................... 185
Brake circuit division warning light ........ 186
Brake pad warning light ......................... 89
Fluid .......................................... 185, 268
Fluid warning light ............................... 186
Pads ............................................. 16, 61
Parking brake ....................................... 58
Test stand ............................................ 67
Break in hints................................................ 16
Bulbs, replacing .......................................... 244
CCabriolet ....................................................156
Canholder...................................................126
Capacities ..................................................268
Car care .....................................................198
Car telephone .............................................142
Car washes ................................................199
Carpet........................................................205
Catalytic converters ....................................192
Cautions ............................................ 178
, 208
Central locking ..............................................22
emergency operation.............................23
Central vents ..............................................123
Central warning light......................................89
Changing wheels .........................................230
Check engine
Warning light .........................................89
Checking pressure ......................................229
Child restraint
Anchorages ..........................................45
Switching off passenger airbag ..............49
System.................................................46
Chime ........................................................113
CHRONO stopwatch ......................................96
Cigarette lighter ..........................................125
Circulating-air button....................................121
Clock .................................................. 87, 104
Clothes hook ..............................................128
Clutch ................................................. 58, 144
Comfort seat ................................................34
Coming Home mode ...................................113

Index
279
Compact disc
Player and Changer ............................. 141
Storage.............................................. 129
Compartment monitoring............................... 26
Convertible top ........................................... 156
Care .................................................. 200
Coolant ................................................84
, 179
Level.................................................. 179
Temperature gauge.............................. 84
Warning light ........................................ 84
Cooling system .....................................84, 179
Cruise control .............................. 88
, 118
, 119
Cupholder .................................................. 126
DDashboard ................................................... 70
Data bank .................................................. 262
Defrosting windows ...............................33
, 121
Diagnostic socket .................................17, 234
Diagrams ................................................... 273
Dimensions ................................................ 272
Door ............................................................ 21
Guard lights ........................................ 255
Handles................................................ 21
Locks...........................................21, 201
Mirror .................................................. 32
Mirror heating ....................................... 33
Windows ....................... 21
, 28, 156
, 203
Driving hints ................................................. 14
Driving in winter .......................................... 150
Driving performance ................................... 271
Drop-center rim .......................................... 221
DVD Navigation...................................132, 139
EElectrical system.........................................232
Emergency flasher ......................................112
Emergency operation
Central locking ......................................23
Lids ...................................................235
Sliding roof .........................................154
Tank flap ............................................188
Emergency service......................................208
Emergency starting
with jumper cables............................. 242
, 243
Emission control system ........... 7
, 89, 191
, 192
Engine
Checking the oil level ...........................101
Exhaust ..................................................9
Number ..............................................263
Oil consumption........................... 16, 181
Oil level ..............................................181
Oil level indicator.................................101
Oil pressure ..........................................88
Oil temperature .....................................80
Oils ........................................... 181, 268
Speeds ....................................... 16, 271
Starting ................................................74
Stopping ..............................................75
Engine compartment
Blower .......................................... 75, 84
Lid ............................................ 130, 131
Lid warning light ..................................130
Light ..................................................255
Environment ...................................................6
FFilling pressure, tire................................ 5
, 267
Fire extinguisher......................................... 135
Floor mats ................................................. 205
Fluids and fuels .......................................... 268
Fog lights .................................................. 113
Footbrake .................................................... 59
Footwell lights ............................................ 255
Fresh air intake .......................................... 123
Front lid ..................................................... 131
Fuel................................................. 4
, 86, 188
Containers ..................................... 8, 190
Economy ........................................... 187
Evaporation control ............................ 193
Level gauge ......................................... 86
Level warning light................................ 86
Recommendation ....................... 189, 190
Tank.................................................. 189
Function keys ............................................... 40
Fuses ........................................................ 234
GGarage door opener................................... 136
Garage lift ................................................. 224
Glove compartment .................................... 129
Gong ....................................... 18
, 73, 92, 113
Ground clearance ........................................... 9

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Index
HHandbrake ................................................... 58
Hardtop ..................................................... 169
Headlights ..........................................114
, 246
Adjusting ....................................257, 258
Cleaning system ................ 115
, 193
, 268
Headlights beam adjustment........................ 114
Heated rear window ...................................... 33
Heater ....................................................... 120
High beam
Indicator light........................................ 83
Lever ................................................. 113
Home mode ............................................... 113
HomeLink................................................... 136
Hoods................................................130, 131
Horn ............................................... 17
, 22, 24
IIgnition lock.................................................. 72
Immobilizer .................................................. 19
Indicator lights.............................................. 76
Instrument.................................................... 76
Illumination ........................................... 80
Lights ................................................ 113
Panel ...........................................70
, 105
Interior lights ................................................ 69
Interior mirror .........................................30, 32
JJumper cables ....................................215
, 242
KKeys ..................................................... 19
, 20
LLATCH System .............................................. 48
Leather care ............................................... 205
License plate light .............................. 113
, 255
Lids ........................................................... 131
Emergency unlocking .......................... 235
Lifting/sliding roof ....................................... 152
Light
Flasher ................................ 83
, 113
, 114
Low beam ................................. 113, 114
Sensor for instrument illumination........... 76
Switch ....................................... 113, 114
Light alloy wheels
Inscription .......................................... 221
Load switch-off ........................................... 233
Loading information .................................... 222
Locking ........................................................ 22
Conditions ............................................ 24
Lowering ...................................................... 52
Luggage carrier .......................................... 269
Luggage compartment ................................ 132
Lid ..................................................... 130
Lid warning light.................................. 130
Light .................................................. 255
Luggage compartment/
engine compartment lid, warning lights ......... 130
Luggage rack ............................................. 175
MMaintenance ...............................................178
Make-up mirror .............................................41
Maximum permitted engine speeds ....... 16
, 144
Mirrors ............................................ 30
, 32, 55
Anti-glare ..............................................32
Multi-functional steering wheel ........................40
NNavigation ..................................................139
Notes on
Car care .............................................198
Maintenance .......................................178
Number plate light.............................. 113
, 255
OOctane rating ..................................... 189
, 190
Off delay ....................................................113
Oil..............................................................181
Checking level.....................................101
Consumption.........................................16
Level checks.......................................181
Level indicator ....................................101
Pressure...............................................88
Temperature .........................................80
On-board computer .......................................90
Basic settings .....................................103
Language versions ..............................103
On-board literature ..........................................2
Orientation light ............................................69
Outside temperatur indicator..........................87

Index
281
PPaint
Care .................................................. 198
Data................................................... 263
ParkAssistant ............................................... 53
Parking ...................................................... 150
Parking aids ...........................................53
, 55
Parking brake ............................................... 58
Warning light ........................................ 59
Parking light .......................................113, 114
Particle filter............................................... 195
Passenger compartment monitoring............... 26
Plastic parts ............................................... 204
Platform lift ................................................ 224
Porsche Active Suspension Management
(PASM) ......................................................... 68
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) ....... 8
Porsche Communication Management
(PCM)......................................................... 139
Porsche Stability Management (PSM).............. 65
Information light .................................... 67
Power measurements ................................. 178
Power steering fluid level.....................194, 268
Power windows.............................. 21
, 28, 156
Practical tips .............................................. 208
RRadiator fan .........................................75
, 180
Radio reception .......................................... 140
Rain sensor ................................................ 115
Range on remaining fuel ........................91, 104
Reading light ........................................69, 256
Rear fog light ............................................. 113Rear lid ......................................................130
Rear seat backrests ......................................39
Rear spoiler ..................................................56
Rear view mirrors................................... 30
, 32
Rear window defogger...................................33
Rear window wiper ......................................116
Recycling .......................................................7
Reduced driving program, Tiptronic ..............150
Relays ........................................................232
Release button............................................145
Remote control .............................................20
Replacement key ..........................................19
Replacing bulbs ..........................................244
Replacing wiper blades................................196
Rims
Diameter ............................................221
Rim width ...........................................221
Rollover Protection System ............................52
Roof Transport System ....................... 175, 269
Running in ....................................................16
SSafety belts ......................................... 42
, 206
Height adjustment .................................44
Tensioner .............................................42
Warning light.........................................43
Safety compliance sticker............................262
Sealing set .................................................226
Seals .........................................................204
Seat
Adjustment ...........................................34
Heating ................................................38
Memory................................................36
Selector lever .............................................145Selector lever position indicator ............ 85
, 146
Shifting gear .............................................. 144
Side marker light................................ 113, 253
Side vents ................................................. 123
Sliding roof ................................................ 152
Snow chains .............................................. 219
Snow tires ................................................. 218
Socket ...................................................... 232
Spare key .............................................. 19, 20
Speed code letter ...................................... 220
Speed control .............................. 80
, 118
, 119
Speed limit .......................................... 92, 220
Speedometer ............................................... 82
Spoiler ........................................................ 56
Sport Chrono Package
CHRONO stopwatch.............................. 96
Sport mode ......................................... 64
Sport mode ........................................... 64, 68
Sports seat ................................................. 34
Sport-type running gear .............................. 272
Stability management system ........................ 65
Starting ....................................................... 73
Starting engine ............................................ 74
Steering lock ............................................... 72
Steering wheel
Adjustment .......................................... 39
Function keys ....................................... 40
Lock.................................................... 73
Rocker switches ................................. 145
Stopping engine ........................................... 75
Stopwatch ................................................... 96
Storage options ......................................... 128
Storing your Porsche.................................. 206
Sun visors ................................................... 41
Switching passenger airbag off/on ................ 49