2010 PORSCHE 911 GTS power steering

At Porsche, sound will always
be crucial to the design concept.
The sports exhaust system is
characterised by audible and
also visible hallmarks: power ful,
resonant and unadulterated.
The tailpipes have a nanocoated,
polished finish on the inside, and
a black painted finish on the out ­
side. For contrast, the rear trim
panel between the tailpipes is
also finished in black. Whilst the 911 Carrera GTS

models are part of the 911 range,
they explore a dif ferent direc ­
tion. As an expression of this
individualit y, the air filter casing,
rear end, door sill guards and
doors all carry the ‘Carrera GTS’
logo.
The interior focuses on the
essentials. These models are
all about sport, so there is no
place for unnecessar y weight.
Such as the rear seats, which
we have deleted from the Coupé
model. If you think
differently, it
is available to order at no extra
cost. The three
­spoke ‘SportDesign’
steering wheel is not only
standard, it is exclusive to the
new 911 Carrera GTS models.
It is both minimalist and func ­
tional, for even sportier appeal.
Materials are important. They
make a distinct first impression:
excellent functionality and
an authentic motorsport feel.
Alcantara – non­slip, washable
and easy to maintain – covers
the steering wheel, the gear
and handbrake levers, the seat
centres and, in the Coupé,
the rooflining. This material is
designed to cope with the
stresses of heav y use. Just
like the sports seats, which
of fer firm lateral support in any
driving situation.
The greatest challenger in sport
is, ultimately, oneself. This was
the starting point for our devel ­
opment of the 911 Carrera GTS
models. We have made them
leaner and more muscular, giv ­
ing a more distinctive contour.
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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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Technical data: 911 Carrera GTS Coupé and 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet.
CoupéCabriolet
Engine
C y linders 66
Displacement 3,800 cm
33,800 cm3
Max. power (DIN)
at rpm300 kW (408 hp)
7, 3 0 0300 kW (408 hp)
7, 3 0 0
Max. torque
at rpm 420 Nm
4,200420 Nm
4,200
Compression ratio 12 . 5:112 . 5:1
Transmission
LayoutRear­wheel drive Rear­wheel drive
Manual gearbox 6­speed 6­speed
PDK (optional) 7­speed 7­speed
Chassis
Front axle McPherson
strut McPherson

strut
Rear axle LSA multi­link
suspension LSA multi
­link
suspension
Steering Variable steering
ratio, power­assisted
(hydraulic) Variable steering
ratio, power
­assisted
(hydraulic)
Turning circle 10.9 m10.9 m
CoupéCabriolet
Chassis
Brakes Four­piston aluminium
monobloc fixed calipers
front and rear, discs
internally vented and
cross ­drilled Four
­piston aluminium
monobloc fixed calipers
front and rear, discs
internally vented and
cross ­drilled
Vehicle stabilit y system Enhanced PSMEnhanced PSM
Anti ­lock braking system ABS 8.0 ABS 8.0
Standard wheels Front: 8.5 J x 19 ET 56
Rear: 11 J x 19 ET 51Front: 8.5 J x 19 ET 56
Rear: 11 J x 19 ET 51
Standard t yres Front: 235/35 ZR 19
Rear: 305/30 ZR 19Front: 235/35 ZR 19
Rear: 305/30 ZR 19
WeightsManual/PDK
Manual/PDK
Unladen weight (DIN) 1,420 k g / 1,45 0 k g1,515 k g / 1,5 45 k g
Unladen weight (EC)
1)1,495 k g / 1,525 k g 1,59 0 k g / 1,620 k g
Permissible gross weight 1,825 k g / 1,8 55 k g 1,895 k g / 1,925 k g
PerformanceManual/PDKManual/PDK
Top speed km/ h (mph) 306 km/ h (190 mph) 304 km/ h (188 mph)306 km/ h (190 mph)

304 km/ h (188 mph)
0 –100 km/ h (0 – 62 mph) 4.6 secs/4.4 secs 4.8 secs/4.6 secs
Sport Chrono Package Plus3)
0 –100 km/ h (0 – 62 mph)
–/4. 2 s e c s
–/4.4 s e c s
Coupé
Cabriolet
Performance
Manual/PDK Manual/PDK
0 –160 km/ h (0 –99 mph) 9.7 secs/9.4 secs10.1 secs/9.8 secs
Sport Chrono Package Plus3)
0 –160 km/ h (0 –99 mph) –/9.1 secs–/9.5 secs
Flexibility (80–120 km/h)
(50 –75 mph) 5th gear 5.6 secs/–5.9 secs/–
In ­gear acceleration
(80 –120 km / h) (50 –75 mph)
– / 2.6 secs
– / 2.8 secs
Fuel consumption/
emissions2)Manual/PDK
Manual/PDK
Urban in l/100 km (mpg)15.9/15.3 (17.8/18.5) 16.2/15.5 (17.4/18.2)
Extra urban in l/100 km (mpg)7. 6 / 7. 2 ( 3 7. 2 / 3 9 . 2 ) 7. 7/ 7. 3 ( 3 6 . 7/ 3 8 . 7 )
Combined in l/100 km (mpg)10.6/ 10. 2 (26.6/ 27.7 ) 10. 8 / 10. 3 (26. 2 / 27.4)
CO
2 emissions g/km 250/240254/242
Dimensions/aerodynamics
Length 4,435 mm4,435 mm
Width 1,852 mm1,852 mm
Height 1,300 mm1,300 mm
Wheelbase 2,350 mm2,350 mm
Luggage compartment
volume ( VDA) 10 5 l i t res
10 5 l i t res
Tank capacit y (refill volume) 67 litres67 litres
Drag coef ficient 0.30/0.310.31
911 Carrera GTS web special.
The t wo new 911 Carrera GTS models are the per fect examples of clarit y.
For an even more convincing argument, view our web special
at www.porsche.com/carrera ­gts.
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. Actual
consumption and per formance may var y with items of optional equipment.
3) With PDK.
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