2010 PORSCHE 911 GTS display

Pitching of the body when pull­
ing away and braking is minimal,
as is body roll in corners. Tyre
noise and vibrations are simi­
larly reduced. Driving stabilit y,
on the other hand, is extremely
high.
This purposeful lightweight
construction keeps the vehicle
gross weight and the weight of
the unsprung masses low, while
the suspension itself allows
even high
­speed manoeuvres
to be executed smoothly and
s a fe l y.
Wheels.
As standard, the new
911 Carrera GTS models are
fit ted with 19 ­inch RS Spyder
wheels with centre spokes
with a black painted finish.
The main feature of these forged
aluminium alloy wheels is the
central locking device – a clear
reference to the world of
motorsport. Compared with the
conventional five ­bolt wheel

connection, it offers enhanced
driving dynamics and perform ­
ance thanks to the reduction in
rotating masses.
Tyre Pressure Monitoring,
available as an option, sends
warnings to the on ­board com ­
puter’s display screen in the
event of a gradual or sudden
loss of pressure.
Porsche Active Suspension
Management (PASM).
Included as standard equip ­
ment, Porsche Active Suspen ­
sion Management (PASM) is
an electronic active damping
system. It of fers continuous
adjustment of the damping
force on each wheel, based on
the current driving situation
and your driving st yle.
At the press of a button, the
driver can select bet ween t wo
different modes: ‘Normal’, which
is a blend of performance and
comfort, and ‘Sport ’, where
the setup is much firmer. The
balance bet ween comfortable
and uncompromisingly sporty is struck more ef fectively than
with a conventional chassis. The
PASM control unit evaluates the
driving conditions and modifies
the damping force on each of
the wheels optimally in accord
­
ance with the selected mode.
Sensors monitor the movement
of the vehicle body, for exam ­
ple, under heav y acceleration
and braking or on uneven roads.
The control unit tunes the damp ­
ers to the optimum hardness
for the selected mode to reduce
roll and pitch and to increase
contact bet ween each individual
wheel and the road.
PSM computes the actual
direction of motion. If this direc ­
tion deviates from the desired
course, PSM can, for example,
initiate braking interventions
targeted at individual wheels in
order to stabilise the vehicle.
Porsche Stability
Management (PSM).
PSM, which comes as standard,
is an automatic control system
that stabilises the vehicle at the
limits of dynamic driving per ­
formance. Sensors continuously
monitor driving direction, speed,
yaw velocit y and lateral acceler ­
ation. Using this information, Under acceleration on wet or
low
­grip road surfaces, PSM
improves traction using the ABD
(automatic brake dif ferential)
and ASR (anti ­slip regulation)
functions. For a pure, active
driving experience, PSM can
be deactivated but it will auto ­
19­inch RS Spyder wheel with central locking device
matically reactivate if necessar y
for safet y.
PSM comes with t wo additional
functions: precharging of the
brake system, enabling the
maximum braking power of the
911 Carrera GTS to be achieved much sooner; and brake assist,
for maximum deceleration in a
critical situation.
Those who speak in clear
language want clear distinctions.
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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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Instruments.
Time is precious, so you want to
be able to see where every thing
is at a single glance. This is
why the instruments of the new
911 Carrera GTS models have
been designed with sport y driv­
ing in mind.
Those who speak in clear language
want a clear response.
The five circular instruments
with dial faces in black give you
all the important information
you need ef ficiently and accu ­
rately. The integrated on
­board com­
puter displays your average fuel
consumption, speed and range
until empty.
‘ When you hold your breath, you should at least
be able to do so in comfort.’
Rolf Frech, Director Complete Vehicle Engineering & Quality Management
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Comfort

Three-spoke SportDesign
steering wheel.
The three­spoke SportDesign
steering wheel was devel ­
oped specifically for the

911 Carrera GTS
models and
is fit ted as standard. It of fers
40 mm of
adjustment for both
height and reach and, thanks
to its grip mouldings, it ’s in safe
hands – even on the sportiest
of drives. Other features include
an integral full ­size airbag, a
high ­grip steering wheel rim
and outstanding ergonomics.
In conjunction with the optional
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK),
the steering wheel is equipped
with t wo gearshif t paddles.
Materials.
A lcant ara1) translates the exterior
styling of the 911 Carrera GTS

into the interior. It is functional,
hardwearing and proven on the
race track. In a word, sporty. It
is mainly used to cover features
requiring extra protection against
wear and tear: the gear and
handbrake levers, the steering
wheel rim, the door handles,
the door storage compartment
lids, the seat centres and, in
the Cabriolet models, the centre
of the rear bench seat. In con ­
junction with the optional leather
interior package with black
Alcantara, the glove compart ­
ment lid, the door centre
panels
and the lower section of the
dashboard
are also finished in
Alcantara.
The paddles are made from a
strong alloy and are ergonomi ­
cally located behind the right
and lef t steering wheel spokes.
Pull the right ­hand paddle and
the PDK shif ts up. Pull the lef t ­
hand paddle and the PDK shif ts
down.
When PDK is combined with the
optio nal Sport Chrono Package
Plus, the steering wheel also
features an additional display in
the left ­ and right ­hand spokes.
It tells you whether the SPORT,
SPORT PLUS and Launch
Control functions are activated.
Sports seats.
Fitted as standard, the sports
seats of t he new 911 Carrera GTS
models are firmly padded.

Higher side bolsters on the seat
squab and backrest provide
additional lateral support. The
seat height and fore/af t position
are adjusted manually, the back ­
rest electrically.
Adaptive sports seats with
driver memory.
Adaptive sports seats are avail ­
able as an option, offering an
extremely sport y experience
and also a high level of comfort.
They feature electric adjustment
of fore/af t position, height
and backrest angle and are
equipped with lumbar support.
The side bolsters on the seat
squab and backrest are indivi­
dually electrically adjustable,
for enjoyable comfort on long
journeys and tailor ­made lateral
support through bends or on
the racetrack. The memory
function supports the exterior
mirrors and all driver’s seat
positions, apart from the side
bolsters.
1) Only in conjunction with standard
interior package or leather interior
package with black Alcantara.
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Seat heating.
As an option, all compatible
seats – apart from sports bucket
seats – can be equipped with
two­level seat heating. Seats
are heated in the seat squab,
backrest and side bolsters.
Sports bucket seats.1)
For the ultimate sports experi ­
ence, you could opt for sports
bucket seats with a folding
backrest, integral thorax airbag
and manual fore/af t adjustment.
The backrest shell is made from
glass ­/carbon ­fibre ­reinforced
plastic and has a st ylish carbon ­
weave finish. The backrest
pivots are positioned high in the
side bolsters to provide lateral
support to the pelvic region,
as you would expect from a
race seat. The backrest folds
for easy access to the storage
space in the rear compartment.
Sound Package Plus.
The Sound Package Plus is
fit ted as standard. A separate
amplifier with a total rated

output of 235 wat ts and nine
loudspeakers create the per fect
interior sound experience.
Porsche Communication
Management (PCM).
Porsche Communication
Management is the central infor­
mation and communications
system and comes as standard.
It is both multifunctional and
surprisingly easy to operate.

The main feature is the 6.5 ­inch
touchscreen for intuitive control.
You will find the display very
clearly presented and a maxi ­
mum of five list entries per page
enable you to operate the unit
quickly and safely. Alternatively,
you can choose to operate
the PCM using the rotary push ­
button on the right. Radio functions include up to
42 memor y presets and an
FM dual tuner with RDS, which
continuously scans in the back
­
ground for the best signal. The
integrated single CD/ DVD drive
supports the MP3 format.
1) Child seats must not be used with
the sports bucket seats.
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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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