2010 PORSCHE 911 GTS ECO mode

Engineering.
The new 911 Carrera GTS.
More power. Maximum torque is
reached earlier. An even faster
throt tle response and even
better acceleration. An even
sportier driving experience.
These are the most compelling
at tributes compared with the
911 Carrera S models.
The figures say it all. The upra­
ted 3.8­litre flat ­six engine with
direct fuel injection (DFI) now
delivers 300 kW (408 hp), 23 hp
more than the 911 Carrera S.
The Coupé model completes the
0 to 100 km/ h (62 mph) sprint
in 4.6 seconds, the Cabriolet in
4.8 seconds.
Yet, there has been no increase
in fuel consumption or emissions.

This is not a contradiction, but a
combination of dynamics and
efficiency, of sportiness and
ever yday practicalit y. In short, it
is our understanding of the
sportscar concept. We call it
Porsche Intelligent Per formance.
Increased per formance, with
ideas that drive us for ward –
a principle that also reflects
our approach to the chassis
and to safet y. Both models are
equipped as standard with
Porsche Active Suspension
Management (PASM) and

Porsche Stabilit y Management
(PSM). The optional Sport Chrono
Package Plus is the essence of
motorsport, of fering an even
more dynamic tuning of the
chassis and engine setup. In
conjunction with the optional
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK),
the Sport Chrono Package Plus
delivers a further improvement
in acceleration: 4.2 seconds

for the Coupé and 4.4 seconds
for the Cabriolet. Gear changes
take place in milliseconds,
with no interruption in the flow
of power. Together, this spells
911 Carrera GTS.
Design.
Three words are enough to
make a clear statement: athletic,

muscular, powerful. The look of
the new 911 Carrera GTS models
leaves no room for doubt. They
are models of clarit y.
Let ’s get straight to the detail,
beginning with the dynamically
accentuated cooling air intakes
in the front apron and the
additional spoiler lip with a
black painted finish. These are
distinctly sport y characteristics,
with components that have
been optimised in the Porsche
wind tunnel to improve aero ­
dynamic ef ficiency. On the sides
of the vehicle, black sideskirt
trims are a bold indication of
the performance in store. The rear end is just as expres
­
sive. Compared with the
911 Carrera S, the body is
44 mm wider at the rear axle
and the rear track has been
widened by 32 mm for greater
roll stabilit y and improved
turn ­in. The 911 Carrera GTS
models are fit ted with 19 ­inch
RS Spyder wheels featuring
a central locking device. Until
now, this racing wheel design
was exclusive to the 911 Turbo.
The black painted finish on
the centre spokes is also an
unmistakable reference to
motorsport, and a clear signal
of the driver’s racing mentalit y.
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Engine.
The message is clear and
un mistakable: force, power
and dynamics. With direct fuel
injection (DFI) and VarioCam
Plus, the uprated 3.8­litre six ­
cylinder rear engine of the
new 911 Carrera GTS models
generates 300 kW (408 hp) at
7,300 rpm.
Words aren’t that important
when something speaks to you from the soul.
Maximum torque is 420 Nm
and both models achieve a top
speed of 190 mph (306 km/ h).
The Coupé accelerates from
0 to 62 mph (100 km/ h) in
4.6 seconds, the Cabriolet in
4.8. The optional Porsche
Doppelkupplung (PDK) further
improves acceleration, reducing
these times to 4.4 and 4.6 sec ­
onds respectively. The throttle response is even
more direct and acceleration is
even sportier. The engine power
is 23 hp higher than that of the
911 Carrera S. This was made possible by the redesigned
intake manifold, the modified
cylinder heads and the opti
­
mised engine electronics.
‘ It has a truly insatiable urge for acceleration, but with 408 hp
at the rear axle and such a tremendous amount of grip, that’s
no surprise.’
August Achleitner, Director Product Line Carrera
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Drive

Intake manifold.
Take a deep breath. The
911 Carrera GTS models are
fit ted with a variable resonance
intake system featuring six
switchable, vacuum­controlled
valves. In the direct injection system,
the EMS SDI 3.1 engine manage
­
ment system adjusts the
injec ­
tion timing individually for
each
cylinder and the injection quanti ­
t y for each cylinder bank. This
optimises both the combustion
curve and fuel consumption.
A hot ­film air mass meter takes
care of the airflow, so that the
combustion chambers contain
exactly the right mixture at all
times.
Dual injection is implemented
at engine speeds of up to
3,200 rpm and triple injection
up to 2,500 rpm. The required
quantit y of fuel is distributed
to t wo or three successive
injection processes per cycle.
These valves enable the system
to switch bet ween power
­ and
torque ­optimised geometries
for all six air intake tracts to
produce even higher torque in
the mid ­rev range. The improved
charging of the combustion
chamber is made even more
This strateg y achieves faster
heating of the catalytic con­
verters af ter a cold start and
produces greater torque in the
upper load range.
DFI improves the internal cool
­
ing of the combustion chamber
by forming the mixture directly
in the cylinder. This has made it
possible to increase compres ­
sion (12.5:1), resulting in more
engine power and even greater
e f f ici e n cy.
Injection is regulated by the
electronic engine management
system. The exhaust gas
cleaning system ensures that
emissions remain below the
strict limits of the Euro 5 emis ­
sion standard, thus helping to
protect the environment.
ef ficient by a flow
­optimised
intake duct. The cooling system
has been adapted to the
increased engine output.
VarioCam Plus.
VarioCam Plus is a variable
valve timing system on the
inlet side which also features
t wo ­stage valve lif t. This allows
even smoother running with
comparatively efficient fuel
consumption and low emissions
– yet with greater power and
torque.
This t wo­in ­one engine concept
seamlessly adapts in response
to driver input. The result
is instant acceleration and
extremely smooth running
.
Direct fuel injection (DFI).
Ef ficiency is about get ting more
from less, and direct fuel injec ­
tion (DFI) is fit ted as standard.
With millisecond precision,
DFI injects fuel at up to 120 bar
directly into the combustion
chamber by means of electro ­
magnetically actuated injection
valves. The timing of each valve is step
­
lessly and electrohydraulically
controlled by means of a rotar y
vane adjuster.
For optimum responsiveness
during the warm ­up phase,
VarioCam Plus will select the
higher valve lif t set ting and
The spray and cone angles
have been optimised for torque,
power output, fuel consumption
and emissions, thus ensuring
homogeneous distribution of
the air/fuel mixture and, conse ­
quently, ef ficient combustion. retard valve timing. At medium
revs and low engine loads, the
lower valve lif t set ting is select
­
ed and timing advanced in order
to reduce fuel consumption
and emissions. The higher lif t
set ting produces high torque
and even more power output.
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Key features include a digital
and analogue stopwatch, the
SPORT button, a performance
display, a personal memory
function in the Porsche Commu­
nication Management (PCM),
and – in combination with
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) –
the SPORT PLUS but ton, and an For maximum dexterit y, PSM
can be set to standby while
the car is still in ‘Sport ’ mode.
For safety, it is set to intervene
automatically only when ABS
assistance is required on both

of the front wheels.
In combination with PDK, the
Sport Chrono Package Plus has
two additional functions that
are activated by pressing the
SPORT PLUS button, for a
sport y drive that borders on
a motorsport experience.
The first function is ‘Launch
Control’ which, for example
when performing laps, helps you
achieve optimum acceleration
from a standing start – a racing
start in other words.
Sport Chrono Package Plus.
Sport Chrono Package Plus is
available as an option. It of fers
even sportier tuning of the
engine and chassis, and delivers
even greater driving pleasure as
a result.
A harder rev ­limiter is also
applied in the automatic mode
of the optional PDK, while the
gearshif t points are delayed
until the upper rev range. The
shif t times are shorter, the gear
changes sportier. Even at low
rates of deceleration and at high
revs, the system initiates a swift ­
er, brake ­induced downshift.
In manual mode, gear changes
are faster and more dynamic.
In ‘Sport ’ mode, the trigger
threshold for PSM is raised for
increased longitudinal and later ­
al dynamics. Agilit y is enhanced
when braking for corners with
PSM enabling greater manoeu ­
vrability under braking and exit
acceleration, especially at low
speeds. The result? Increased
driving pleasure.
additional display in the steering
wheel which informs the driver if
the SPORT but tons and Launch
Control have been activated.
When the SPORT PLUS but ton
on the centre console is select
­
ed, the EMS SDI 3.1 engine
management system adapts for The function works like this:
press the SPORT PLUS but ton
when the transmission is in
‘D’ or ‘M’. Then, with your lef t
foot, press the brake pedal
and accelerate fully with the
right foot. The car recognises
‘Launch’ mode from the accel­
erator kickdown action and
adjusts the engine speed to the
optimum level, which is around
6,500 rpm. At the same time,
engine torque is increased
and the clutch is applied lightly.
‘Launch Control’ now appears
in the PDK steering wheel dis
­
play. Now release the brake as
quickly as you can and get ready
to experience all the accelera ­
tion power the 911 Carrera GTS
has to of fer.
sportier per formance driving. In
response to pedal input, a more
dynamic throt tle map opens the
throt tle valve wider than would
be the case in Normal mode.
The throttle response is signifi
­
cantly more immediate and a
harder rev ­limiter is also applied
in the higher gears. The second function is the
‘motorsport
­derived gearshif t
strategy’. Using this, Porsche
Doppelkupplung (PDK) is geared
up for extremely short shif t
times and optimum shift points
for the maximum acceleration
available to the 911 Carrera GTS.
This combination of uncompro ­
mising and involving perform ­
ance is ideal for the racetrack.
Another key component of the
Sport Chrono Package Plus is
the stopwatch mounted on the
dashboard. Porsche Communi ­
cation Management (PCM) has
a special performance display
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. You
can view the current fastest lap
Also influenced by ‘Sport’

mode is the standard equipped
Porsche Active Suspension
Management (PASM). The
dampers become firmer,

enabling faster turn­in as well as
bet ter contact with the road.
and the remaining range until
empt y. Travelled distances can
be recorded and benchmark
times defined.
The personal memor y function
of the Sport Chrono Package
Plus can also be used to store
personalised set tings for a
range of systems, including the
orientation lighting or air condi ­
tioning.
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a high­vacuum process at
1,700 °C. The resulting material
is not only much harder than
metal, it is also more resistant
to heat.
Even at high temperatures, the
thermal resistance of the PCCB
discs ensures excellent dimen ­
sional stabilit y. The ceramic
material is totally resistant to
corrosion and of fers excellent
acoustic damping properties.
The pads are mounted in six ­
piston monobloc aluminium
fixed calipers at the front, with
Porsche Ceramic Composite
Brake (PCCB).
Motorsport is the ultimate test
of braking performance. On
request, we can provide you
with a brake system that has
already had to cope with the
harshest requirements of motor
racing – a brake system fit ted
in the cars competing in the
Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup, for
example: the Porsche Ceramic
Composite Brake (PCCB).
The ceramic discs have a dia ­
meter of 350 mm front and
rear. The discs are made from
a specially treated carbon ­fibre
compound that is silicated in four
­piston units at the rear. The
resulting brake forces are both
extremely high and remarkably
consistent. The pedal response
is fast and precise with only
moderate input required.
PCCB enables shorter braking
distances in even the toughest
road and race conditions. Excel ­
lent fade resistance ensures
greater balance when slowing
from racetrack speeds.
The key advantage of PCCB is
the total weight saving of
approximately 50 % over metal discs with similar construction
and dimensions. As well as
enhancing per formance and
fuel economy, this represents

a major reduction in both the
unsprung and rotating masses.
This, of course, offers major
benefits in terms of comfort
and road holding on uneven
road surfaces as well as general
handling and agilit y.
Please note that circuit racing,
trackday use and other forms
of per formance driving can
significantly reduce the service
life of even the most durable pads and discs. As with conven
­
tional high ­per formance braking
systems, we recommend that
all brake components be profes ­
sionally inspected and replaced
where necessary after every
track event.
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Navigation module.
The optional GPS navigation
system has a hard drive contain­
ing map data for most European
countries, allowing for rapid
route calculations with a choice
of three alternative routes.
When viewing a map, it is pos­
sible to select bet ween a 3D
perspective and a 2D display,
enhanced by the addition of
altitude profiles. In splitscreen
mode, you can choose to dis ­
play not only the current map
overview, but also a list of icons
that represent the next driving
manoeuvre.
Telephone module.
The optional quadband GSM
telephone module offers con­
venience and excellent recep ­
tion. By inserting a SIM card
directly into the PCM’s integral
SIM card reader, calls can be
made using the hands ­free
facilit y. For even more
convenience, the Bluetooth
®
capabilit y of a mobile phone
can be used to make calls via
the SIM Access Profile (SAP).
1)
Once automatic pairing is com ­
plete, the mobile phone’s aerial
is switched of f 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 memor y. Depending on
the phone, it can also be con ­
trolled using PCM, the optional multifunction steering wheel

or the optional voice control
system, without it ever leaving
your pocket.
In conjunction with the optional
navigation module, the tele ­
phone module also enables you
to establish a Bluetooth® link
with those mobile phones that
only support the Handsfree
Profile (HFP). In this case, the
GSM connection is always
established through the aerial
of the mobile phone.
2) PCM acts
as a hands ­free system and
you can leave the mobile phone
tucked away.
On request, a cordless handset
for the telephone module is also
available. However, the handset
cannot be used for Bluetooth
®
links established using the
Handsfree Profile (HFP).
Mobile phone preparation.
To enable a Bluetooth® connec­
tion for those mobile phones
that only support the Handsfree
Profile (HFP), an optional mobile
phone preparation is available
(with or without a bracket).
1)
With HFP, PCM acts merely
as a hands ­free system and the
mobile phone can remain tucked
away. Only the basic phone
functions can be operated using
PCM. The GSM connection is
established through the aerial
of the mobile phone.
3)
Voice control system.
Almost all of the functions of
PCM can be controlled via the
optional voice control system,
which recognises commands or
number sequences, irrespective
of the speaker, and there is
no need to ‘ train’ the system.
Universal audio interface.
Also available as an option is
the universal audio inter face.
This enables you to connect
you r i Pod
®, a USB stick/MP3
player or any other compatible
audio source of your choice.
The iPod® or USB stick can
be operated conveniently and
safely via PCM.
1), 2), 3) Please refer to the notes
on page 56.
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During audio playback from
audio or video DVDs, the system
is able to make full use of the
impressive sound spectrum of
5.1 digital recordings.
Five dedicated audio channels
plus an ef fects channel for low
frequencies deliver a sound that
is as authentic as it is natural.
The discrete 5.1 surround sound
is balanced, lifelike and cr ystal clear. It ’s a sound that ’s as
true to a live performance or
cinematic experience as you
can get.
Of course, you can still play tra
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ditional music sources such as
CDs, either in stereo or in one of
the surround modes generated
by the patented BOSE
® Center ­
point® technology. The algorithm
of Centerpoint® II extracts an even more precise and realistic
sound from the stereo signal.
The SurroundStage
® signal pro­
cessing circuitr y developed by
BOSE
® assigns each individual
audio channel to a selected
combination of loudspeakers
and is therefore able to deliver
an optimally balanced surround
sound experience to all seat
positions. The result is an out ­standing level of audio quality,
and a customised sound all
made possible by the compre
­
hensive selection of equaliser
presets of fered by the BOSE
®
Surround Sound System with
dynamic loudness function and
AudioPilot
® Noise Compensa ­
tion Technology.
In short, clarit y deserves a
clear voice.
BOSE® Surround
Sound System.
The optional BOSE® Surround
Sound System has been matched
to the specific interior acoustics
of both 911 Carrera GTS mod ­
els. A total of 13 loudspeakers
(12 in the Cabriolet model),
including an active subwoofer
and central speaker, and a
seven ­channel digital amplifier
with a rated output of 385 wat ts
deliver an astounding sound
experience.
1) 7.0 cm mid ­range speaker
(centre speaker) 2) 2.5 cm neodymium high ­range
speakers4) Subwoofer 10.2 cm x 15.3 cm in
a 6 ­litre bass reflex housing
6) AudioPilot® microphone7) Seven ­channel digital amplifier
3) 8.0 cm neodymium mid ­range
speaker and 20.0 cm Nd® bass
speaker*5) 2.5 cm neodymium high ­range
speaker and 8.0 cm neodymium
mid ­range speaker
* Neodymium subwoofer with BOSE
® patented technology for an extremely slim design and superior bass per formance.
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