2010 PORSCHE 911 GTS weight

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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Front and rear axles.
The independent front suspen­
sion of the new 911 Carrera GTS
models combines McPherson ­
type struts with longitudinal and
transverse links and reinforced
wheel bearings. Each front
wheel is precisely located,
ensuring excellent handling and
directional stabilit y.
To make a simple statement
you don’t need exclamation marks.
At the rear axle, the body is
44 mm wider than that of the
911 Carrera S. This has made
it possible to widen the track by
32 mm for improved dynamic
performance and driving stability,
and faster lateral acceleration
when cornering. The rear axle has a race
­derived
multi ­link suspension, following
the LSA concept (Light weight,
Stable, Agile) for exceptional
driving dynamics. Agilit y is fur ­
ther increased by lightweight
struts with aluminium dampers.
‘ With the 911 Carrera GTS, the only time you’re on shaky ground
is when you start to believe that high performance and everyday
practicality are mutually exclusive.’
Marc Lieb, t wo class victories
in the 24 Hours of Le Mans
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Chassis

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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Braking system.
Porsche brakes are widely
renowned for their stability, per­
formance and stopping power.
They are designed to cope with
extreme forces and of fer an
appropriately high level of safet y.
The brakes on the 911 Carrera GTS
models are equipped with red four ­
piston aluminium monobloc fixed
calipers. This makes them tough
You aren’t usually stopped so easily.
but light weight and enables a
rapid response and release of
the brake. The pedal travel is
short and easy to control.
The brake discs have a diame­
ter of 330 mm front and rear –
for formidable braking perform ­
ance. Their cross ­drilled design
improves behaviour in wet
conditions. The discs are also
internally vented for bet ter
heat dispersal. Other features
include a powerful nine ­inch vac­
uum brake booster for reduc ­
ing pedal effort, and integral
air spoilers for enhanced air
flow in the brake cooling ducts.
‘ At Porsche, safety and extreme performance are always
interlinked. Our brakes are the perfect example.’
Dr. Peter Schäfer, Director Chassis Development
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Safety

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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Fog lights.
Bi­Xenon headlights with

dynamic range control are fit ted
as standard. Their beams are
around t wice as bright as those
of conventional halogen lamps.
Light output is improved and the
road illuminated more uniformly
on both dipped and main beam,
helping to minimise driver
fatigue. A headlight cleaning
function is also incorporated.
Dynamic cornering lights.
Available as an option, dynamic
cornering lights offer particularly
effective illumination of the
road ahead, especially through
bends. Sensors continuously
monitor the speed, lateral acce­
leration and steering lock and,
from these variables, calculate
the course of the bend. This
Lighting concept.
The front light units incorporate
the direction indicators, the
LED day time running lights and
position lights, which provide
outstanding visibilit y and create
an imposing look that is unmis ­
takable even in the dark. LEDs
are also used for the direction
indicators, the taillights and
brake lights, the additional brake
light in the rear spoiler, and the
rear fog light. LEDs offer several
advantages. Importantly, they
provide effective illumination
and respond more quickly to
driver input.
determines the angle of illumina ­
tion for the dipped beam lights,
up to a maximum of 15 degrees.
On t wisting roads, this means
the course of the road and
obstacles can be seen earlier
by the driver.
Driver and passenger airbags.
The t wo full ­size airbags can be
inflated in t wo stages, depend
ing
on the severit y of the impact. In
a low ­speed crash, the airbags
are only partially inflated, there ­
by minimising discomfort to the
occupants.
Porsche Side Impact
Protection System (POSIP).
The Posche Side Impact
Pro
tection System (POSIP), fit ­
ted as standard, consists of side
impact protection beams in the
doors and t wo side airbags on
each side, namely a thorax air ­
bag located in the side of each
backrest and a head airbag
incorporated within each door.
Each airbag has an approximate
volume of 8 litres, ensuring
excellent protection in the event
of side impact.
Additional safet y features
include the headrests which
form an integral part of each
seat, an energy ­absorbing
steering column, three ­point
seat belts with height adjust ­
ment (Coupé models only), seat
belt pre ­tensioners and force
limiters and energy ­absorbing
elements in the dashboard.
Passive safet y in the Cabriolet.
Despite their modest weight, the
torsional rigidit y and flexural
strength of the 911 Carrera GTS
Cabriolet models are exemplary.
Body flexing is minimal even on
the most poorly surfaced roads.
Additional brace members at
each of the rear wheel arches
provide additional reinforcement
to the bodyshell. Increased
protection is provided by an
automatically deploying roll ­over
protection system if the car
were to overturn. Two spring ­
loaded roll ­over bars are neatly
incorporated behind the rear
seats. The roll ­over sensor
continuously monitors the car’s
pitch and roll, contact with the
road, as well as lateral and lon ­
gitudinal forces. If the car were
to overturn, the roll ­over bars
would be deployed instantly.
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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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The models featured in this
publication are approved for
road use in Germany. Some
items of equipment are available
as extra­cost options only.
The availabilit y of models and
options may var y from market
to market due to local restric ­
tions and regulations. For infor ­
mation on standard and optional
equipment, please consult your
Porsche Centre. All information
regarding construction, features,
design, performance, dimen ­
sions, weight, fuel consumption
and running costs is correct
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