2011 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA ABS

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emperament
| Chassis and body
Hood.
Our engineers have completely redeveloped
the hood for the 911 Carrera Cabriolet
models. The result is a flexible roof
comprising of a glass rear screen and
three individual and integral hood ele -
ments, which are manufactured from
magnesium and covered in fabric. This
makes the hood highly robust and, yet,
particularly lightweight. Another benefit of the new design is

that the hood is smooth and firm. The
fabric remains taut keeping the familiar
911 lines elegant. A trivialit y? Only if
you choose to ignore the impressively
low drag coefficient of just 0.30 that
the new 911 Cabriolet models are able
to achieve. A further feat of Porsche
engineering.
The rear screen is made from glass and
is electrically heated and scratch-
resistant to provide excellent rearward visibilit y. A rain channel on the hood

carries away water to avoid dripping
when the doors are opened.
Electrically powered, the new hood is
operated using a but ton on the centre
console or via the key remote. It opens
or closes in approximately 13 seconds
and remains operable up to a speed
of 50 km/ h (31 mph). The concertina
action ensures optimum protection for
the interior lining. The interior hood lining is made from

a heat-insulating and sound-absorbing
material. Consistent interior temperatures
and an effective suppression of wind
noise are the perceptible results. Thank -
fully, however, even the hood’s sound -
proofing properties are no match for
the resonant Porsche sound.
Open, flexible, independent.
The optimum prerequisites for a long-term relationship.

Cabriolet technology.

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Electromechanical power steering.
Another possible definition of efficiency
is a system that works only when it is
needed, and then does so in a particularly
effective way.
This was the guiding principle for our
engineers in the development of the new electromechanical power steering.
Statistics show that a car drives in a
straight line 90
% of the time. Unlike
conventional hydraulic pumps, the electric
motor uses energy only when the steering
wheel is actually turned. The absence
of hydraulic fluid also makes the system
more beneficial to the environment.
As far as the other 10 % is concerned, we’re
optimally prepared as the steering system
is t ypically Porsche. It features a variable
steering ratio and responds sensitively
and directly at the same time as providing
customary agility, a high level of comfort
and precisely selected feedback from the
road. Our definition of efficient.Power steering Plus.
Power steering Plus, the comfort-enhancing
power-steering system, is available
as an option for the 911 Carrera models.
At high speeds, the steering is as firm as
you would expect and responds with
extreme precision while steering comfort
remains as high. At low speeds, the steering
ratio of Power steering Plus adjusts for
much easier manoeuvring and parking.
SPORT button.
Fit ted as standard, the new SPORT
but ton enables you to select a suspension
setup where the emphasis is on either
comfort or sport y performance. At the
push of a button, the electronic engine
management system switches the engine
mapping to offer an even sharper
response and engine dynamics that are
more direct.
In vehicles with Porsche Doppelkupplung
(PDK), upshifts take place at higher
engine speeds and downshifts happen sooner. In addition, coasting mode and
the auto start/stop function are automati
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cally deactivated. If fitted, the optional
sports exhaust system is also activated
automatically.
Sport Chrono Package.
The Sport Chrono Package including
dynamic engine mounts is available
as an option. This integrated system
provides simultaneous enhancement for
the chassis, engine and transmission.
Every day can be sports day.

Additional performance enhancement systems.

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Included in the package are a performance
display, a digital and an analogue stop -
watch and the SPORT PLUS but ton. An
additional display in the steering wheel
and instrument cluster indicates whether
the SPORT but tons and Launch Control
have been activated.
On activation of SPORT PLUS mode,
Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) and, in the S model, optional

Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC)
switch to a harder damping set ting
and offer more direct steering and,
therefore, better road holding.
In SPORT PLUS mode, the trigger thresh -
old
for PSM is raised. Agilit y is perceptibly
enhanced when braking for corners with
PSM, allowing sportier braking and exit acceleration. For maximum dexterit y,
PSM can be set to standby while the car
is still in SPORT PLUS mode. For safet y,
it is set to intervene automatically only
when ABS assistance is required on
both the front wheels.
In combination with PDK, the Sport
Chrono Package has t wo additional

functions for a sport y drive that borders on a motorsport experience. The first

is ‘Launch Control’, which can be used
on the track to achieve the best possible
standing start – a racing start.
The second function is the ‘motorsport-
derived gearshif t strategy’. Using this,
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) is geared
up for extremely short shift times and
optimum shift points for the maximum
acceleration available. This combination
of uncompromising and involving perfor -
mance is ideal for the racetrack.
A key component of the Sport Chrono
Package is the stopwatch mounted on
the dashboard. In conjunction with PCM,
a special performance display enables
you 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.
A feature of the Sport Chrono Package
borrowed from motorsport is the dynamic
engine mounts. These exploit the laws
of physics for your own driving pleasure.
Dynamic engine mounts.
You don’t have to take the new 911 onto
the racetrack. But you can, more so
than ever, because dynamic engine
mounts are now included as part of the
Sport Chrono Package. Based on the
engine mounts of the 911 GT3 and
911 Turbo models, it is the first time that they have been available for a

911 Carrera. Even if track racing is not
for you, dynamic engine mounts make
a decisive contribution to dynamic
performance on the road, too.
The electronically controlled system mini -
mises the oscillations and vibrations of the
entire drive train, especially the engine, and combines the benefits of a hard or
soft engine mounting arrangement.
A hard engine mounting delivers optimum
dynamic performance because it offers
the highest degree of handling precision
possible. Soft engine mounts, on the
other hand, minimise oscillations and
vibrations. While comfort is improved on
uneven road surfaces, this comes at

the expense of dynamic performance.
Our engineers have solved this problem
by enabling the engine mounts to adapt
their stiffness and damping properties to
changes in driving st yle and road surface
conditions. This has been achieved by
use of a fluid with magnetic properties in interaction with an electrically generated
field. For the driver, the results are tangi
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ble. Handling is perceptibly more stable
under load change conditions and in
fast corners. Whenever a less assertive
driving st yle is adopted, the dynamic
provide a higher level of comfort.

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Wheels.
On the new 911, the wheels have been
enlarged by one inch over the previous
model. Not only do the larger wheels
improve dynamic performance, they
also look more imposing.
The new 911 Carrera models are
equipped with 19-inch Carrera wheels as
standard. These are lightweight
alloys featuring a classic sport y design.
Tyre sizes are 235/40 ZR 19 and
285/35 ZR 19 at the front and rear
respectively.
The S models are equipped with light-
alloy 20 -inch Carrera S wheels as
standard. The visual effect is sport y and
dynamic. The t yres are slightly wider to cope with the increased power output
of these models: 245/35 ZR 20 at the
front, 295/30 ZR 20 at the rear.
The larger t yre size improves both ride
comfort and track performance. The

rolling resistance of the t yres
has been
reduced by up to 7 % to improve
fuel
economy, while t yre weight and dry brak -
ing distances have also been reduced. A selection of 20-inch wheels is available in
our range of options.
Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPM).
Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPM) is available
on request. This safet y system sends
warnings to the on-board computer’s
display screen in the event of low t yre
pressure or a gradual or sudden loss
of pressure. The individual pressures
in all four t yres can be displayed in the
instrument cluster.
Porsche Stability Management (PSM).
As standard, the new 911 models

are equipped with enhanced Porsche
Stabilit y Management (PSM), which
maintains stability even at the limits of
dynamic driving performance. Sensors
continuously monitor the direction,
speed, yaw velocity and lateral acceleration
of the car. Using this information, PSM is able to calculate the actual direction
of travel at any given moment. If the car
begins to oversteer or understeer, PSM
applies selective braking on individual
wheels to restore stabilit y.
Under acceleration on wet or low-grip
road surfaces, PSM improves traction
using the automatic brake differential
(ABD) and anti-slip regulation (ASR). When the SPORT PLUS mode of the
optional Sport Chrono Package is selected,
the PSM threshold is raised to allow a
sportier driving st yle.
For an even more dynamic experience,
you always have the option to deactivate
PSM. It is automatically reactivated,
for your safet y, only if you brake harder
and either of the front wheels (in SPORT
PLUS mode, both of the front wheels)
requires ABS assistance. ABS and ABD,
however, remain active at all times.
PSM therefore offers a high level of
driving stability and safety combined
with extraordinary agilit y. It ’s an
apparent contradiction in terms, but an
intrinsic part of the Porsche identit y.
19-inch Carrera wheel (standard on the 911 Carrera)
20-inch Carrera S wheel (standard on the 911 Carrera S)911 Carrera S with 20-inch Carrera Classic wheels
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Composure
| Safet y
Control, discipline, precision.

At Porsche, we take driving pleasure very seriously.

S a f e t y.
Brakes.
Another crucial piece of the Porsche
identit y is the brakes. We value them as
highly as we do our engines and chassis.
They set standards for deceleration and
stabilit y, and give the driver the reassur -
ance needed to push the car to the limits
of its performance.
The 911 Carrera and 911 Carrera Cabriolet
are fit ted front and rear with anodised
black four-piston aluminium monobloc
fixed calipers. All brake discs have a
diameter of 330 mm. On the 911 Carrera S models, we have
fit ted larger brakes and more brake pistons
to cope with the increased engine power
of these models. The new generation of
brakes features red six-piston monobloc
aluminium fixed brake calipers at the
front and four-piston aluminium monobloc
fixed calipers at the rear. The brake
disc diameter is 340 mm at the front and
330 mm at the rear. The results are
enhanced braking performance and a
reduction in stopping distance compared
with that of the previous model.
On all models, the brake calipers have
an enclosed monobloc construction.
This makes them tougher but lighter and enables a more rapid response and
release of the brake even under extreme
loads. The pedal travel is short and

the biting point precise. The brake discs
are cross-drilled for better performance
in the wet.
Other benefits of the standard braking
system include the anti-lock braking
system (ABS), designed to keep decelera -
tion constant. Pedal effort is reduced and
braking response improved by a newly
developed 8-/9-inch tandem vacuum
brake booster. In the S models, brake disc
cooling is further enhanced by modified
air spoilers.
Standard brake system on the 911 Carrera
Standard brake system on the 911 Carrera S

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Responsibility
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Environment
Exhaust emission control.
Vehicles manufactured by Porsche
demonstrate that even high-performance
sports cars can achieve moderate
fuel consumption and exhaust emission
values in their respective category.
This is achieved, on the one hand, through
the use of fuel - ef ficient technologies such
as auto start /stop, thermal management,
electrical system recuperation, direct fuel
injection, VarioCam Plus and, in conjunction
with optional PDK, coasting mode.
On the other hand, newly developed
cataly tic converters provide ef ficient
emission control.
The stereo Lambda control circuitr y
controls and monitors each cylinder bank
separately. For each exhaust tract,
oxygen sensors regulate the composition of the exhaust gas, while another Lambda
sensor on each cylinder bank monitors
pollutant conversion in the respective

cataly tic converter.

Fuel economy and recycling.
Intelligent light weight construction has
been fundamental to the Porsche identit y
since 1948, for both technical and
ecological reasons. This forms the basis
for achieving low fuel consumption
values in conjunction with outstanding
performance.
On the technical side, we use a high
proportion of aluminium, magnesium,
plastics and super-high-strength sheet
steel. The materials used have been
selected for their ability to withstand
load, yet they are considerably lighter
than conventional steel.
On the ecological side, all materials used
are meticulously selected. All synthetic
components are easily recyclable and each
material is labelled to facilitate its separa -
tion for recycling. The reduction in the
number of plastic variants helps to ensure
more ef ficient recycling. Recycled plastics
are used where they meet our exacting
technical requirements.
In short, the new 911 is around 95 %
recyclable.
In addition, Porsche uses a high propor -
tion of environmentally friendly water-
based paints. For us, environmental
protection does not begin at the end of
a vehicle’s life. It starts at the planning
and development stage.

Fuel.
All Porsche models – including the new
911 – are designed to operate on fuels
with an ethanol content of up to 10 %,
e.g. ‘E10’. Ethanol has a positive impact
on the CO
2 balance since the plants
grown for the production of this biofuel
also absorb CO
2 from the atmosphere.
The release of hydrocarbons from the
fuel system has been minimised thanks
in no small part to the active carbon filter
and the multilayered material from which
the fuel tank is made. All fuel lines are
made from multilayered plastic, steel or
aluminium.
For fuel consumption and CO
2 emissions please refer to page 129.

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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 part of the of fer.
They are intended solely as a means of comparing dif ferent t ypes of vehicle. You can obtain further information about individual vehicles from your Porsche Centre. Fuel consumption calculated for vehicles with standard specification
only. A vehicle’s fuel consumption and CO
2 emissions depend not only on its ef ficient use of fuel but also on driving st yle and other non -technical factors. Actual consumption and per formance may var y with items of optional equipment.
Technical data.9 11 C a r r e r a 911 Carrera Cabriolet9 11 C a r r e r a S911 Carrera S Cabriolet
Weights
Manual / PDK Manual / PDK Manual / PDK Manual / PDK
Unladen (DIN) 1,380 kg / 1,400 kg1,45 0 k g / 1,470 k g1,395 kg / 1,415 kg1,465 kg / 1,485 kg
Unladen (EC)
1)1,455 kg / 1,475 kg 1,525 k g / 1,5 45 k g1,470 kg / 1,490 kg1,540 kg / 1,560 kg
Permissible gross weight 1,795 kg / 1,815 kg1,8 5 0 k g / 1,870 k g1,830 kg / 1,850 kg1,885 kg / 1,905 kg
PerformanceManual / PDK Manual / PDK Manual / PDK Manual / PDK
Top speed km/ h (mph) 289 (179) / 287 (178)286 (177)/ 284 (176) 304 (188)/ 302 (187) 301 (187) / 299 (185)
0 –100 km/ h (0 to 62 mph) 4.8 secs / 4.6 secs 5.0 secs / 4.8 secs4.5 secs / 4.3 secs 4.7 secs / 4.5 secs
Sport Chrono Package (with PDK)
0 –100 km/ h (0 to 62 mph) – / 4.4 secs
– / 4.6 secs– / 4.1 secs – / 4.3 secs
0 –160 km/ h (0 to 99 mph) 10.4 secs / 10.0 secs 10.8 secs / 10.4 secs9.4 secs / 9.0 secs 9.8 secs / 9.4secs
Sport Chrono Package (with PDK)
0 –160 km/ h (0 to 99 mph) – / 9.7 secs
– / 10.1 secs– / 8.7 secs – / 9.1 secs
Flexibilit y (80 –120 km/ h) (49–74 mph)
in 5th gear 6.4 secs / –
6.7 secs / –5.9 secs / –6.2 secs / –
Overtaking acceleration
(80 –120 km) (49 –74 mph) – / 2.8 secs
– / 2.9 secs– / 2.4 secs – / 2.5 secs
Fuel consumption/emissions 2)Manual / PDK Manual / PDK Manual / PDK Manual / PDK
Urban in l/100 km (mpg) 12.8 (22.1) / 11.2 (25.2)13.1 (21.6) / 11.4 (24.8)13.8 (20.5) / 12.2 (23.2)14.1 (20.0) / 12.4 (22.8)
Extra urban in l/100 km (mpg) 6.8 (41.5) / 6.5 (43.5)7.0 (40.4)/ 6.7 (42.2)7.1 (39.8) / 6.7 (42.2)7.2 (39.2)/ 6.9 (40.9)
Combined in l/100 km (mpg) 9.0 (31.4) / 8.2 (34.4) 9.2 (30.7) / 8.4 (33.6) 9.5 (29.7)/ 8.7 (32.5) 9.7 (29.1) / 8.9 (31.7)
CO
2 emissions g/km 212 / 194217 / 198224 / 205229 / 210
Dimensions/aerodynamics
Length 4,491 m m4,491 m m4,491 m m4,491 m m
Width 1,808 mm1,808 mm1,808 mm1,808 mm
Height 1,303 mm1, 2 9 9 m m1, 2 95 m m1, 2 92 m m
Wheelbase 2,450 mm2,450 mm2,450 mm2,450 mm
Luggage compartment volume
(German Car Manufacturers’ Assoc.) 135 l i t re s
135 l i t re s135 l i t re s135 l i t re s
Tank capacity (refill volume) 64 litres64 litres64 litres64 litres
Drag coefficient 0.290.300.290.30
911 Carrera / 911 Carrera Cabriolet 911 Carrera S / 911 Carrera S Cabriolet
Engine
Cylinders 6 6
Displacement 3.436 cm
33.800 cm3
Max. power (DIN)
at rpm257 kW (350 hp)
7, 4 0 0 294 kW (400 hp)
7, 4 0 0
Max. torque
at rpm 390 Nm
5,600 440 Nm
5,600
Compression ratio 12.5 : 1 12.5 : 1
Transmission
LayoutRear-wheel drive Rear-wheel drive
Manual gearbox 7-speed 7-speed
PDK (optional) 7-speed 7-speed
Chassis
Front axleMcPherson strut suspension McPherson strut suspension
Rear axle LSA multi-link suspension LSA multi-link suspension
Steering Variable steering ratio, power-assisted (electromechanical) Variable steering ratio, power-assisted (electromechanical)
Turning circle 11. 1 m 11. 1 m
Brakes Four-piston aluminium monobloc fixed calipers front and rear,
discs internally vented and cross-drilled Six-piston aluminium monobloc fixed calipers at front, four-piston
aluminium monobloc fixed calipers at rear, discs internally vented
and cross-drilled
Vehicle stabilit y system Porsche Stability Management (PSM) including ABS
with additional brake functions Porsche Stability Management (PSM) including ABS
with additional brake functions
Standard wheels Front: 8.5 J x 19 ET 54, Rear: 11 J x 19 ET 69 Front: 8.5 J x 20 ET 51, Rear: 11 J x 20 ET 70
Standard tyres Front: 235/40 ZR 19, Rear: 285/35 ZR 19 Front: 245/35 ZR 20, Rear: 295/30 ZR 20