2012 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA Information Manual

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Wheel/tyre setWheel dimensions
(offset (ET) in mm)
Tyre specifications 9 11 C a r r e r a
911 Carrera Cabriolet
9 11 C a r r e r a S
911 Carrera S Cabriolet
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20-inch Carrera S wheels painted
in black (high-gloss) with summer
tyres
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20-inch Carrera Classic wheels
with summer tyres1, 6
Front: 8.5 J x 20 ET 51
Rear: 11 J x 20 ET 70
Front: 8.5 J x 20 ET 51
Rear: 11 J x 20 ET 70 Front:
245/35 ZR 20 (91Y)
Rear: 295/30 ZR 20 (101Y) XL
Front: 245/35 ZR 20 (91Y)
Rear: 295/30 ZR 20 (101Y) XL20-inch Carrera S wheels with
summer tyres1, 6
20-inch Carrera S wheels in satin
platinum with summer tyres1, 6
Front: 8.5 J x 20 ET 51
Rear: 11 J x 20 ET 70
Front: 8.5 J x 20 ET 51
Rear: 11 J x 20 ET 70 Front:
245/35 ZR 20 (91Y)
Rear: 295/30 ZR 20 (101Y) XL
Front: 245/35 ZR 20 (91Y)
Rear: 295/30 ZR 20 (101Y) XL
Wheel/tyre set Wheel dimensions
(offset (ET) in mm)
Tyre specifications 9 11 C a r r e r a
911 Carrera Cabriolet
9 11 C a r r e r a S
911 Carrera S Cabriolet

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Braking with ABS on wet road surface
(80–0 km/h) at +3 °C
Braking with ABS on snow
(40 –0 km/h)
Appro x. 12 % shorter br aking distance
With winter tyres
With winter tyr es
With summer tyr
es
With summer tyr es
Approx. 19 % shorter br aking distance
Note on the use of winter tyres
Summer t yres provide optimum perfor -
mance at ambient temperatures
above +7 °C. Below this point, the t yre compound begins to harden and braking

distances are increased. We therefore
recommend that you fit winter t yres during
the colder months of the year so that you
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can drive your 911 safe in the knowledge
that it will continue to meet our high
standards for driving safet y even at low
temperatures. All winter t yres approved • Compatible
– Not compatible
1 Optional: use of 5 mm spacers on front and rear axles
to widen track.
2 Winter t yres up to max. 240 km/ h (149 mph).3 Not compatible with 5 mm wheel spacers (XRP).4 Compatible with snow chains if no spacers fit ted.5 Not compatible with snow chains – for winter t yres
o n l y.
6 The wheel centres shown are not included, except
in the case of the 20 - inch Carrera S wheels in satin
platinum or black (high -gloss). If your vehicle docu -
ments do not contain details of the correct wheel
and t yre combination, please request a technical
approval certificate from your Porsche Centre. All

t yres are designed exclusively for Porsche as indica -
ted by the special Porsche designation (N0, N1, etc.)
on the sidewall. Tyres that do not carr y this designa -
tion are not recommended for use on your Porsche.
by Porsche are identifiable by the ‘N’
designation on the sidewall. The crucial
advantage of winter t yres is that they
reduce braking distances at low
temperatures (below 3 °C).[1] Snow chains
Specially designed for Porsche models
and featuring ultra-fine links for minimal
adhesion of ice and snow. Set of t wo for
rear axle.
Not compatible with wheel spacers.
20-inch Carrera S wheels with
winter tyres
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19-inch Carrera wheels with winter
tyres
Front: 8.5 J x 20 ET 51
Rear: 11 J x 20 ET 70
Front: 8.5 J x 19 ET 54
Rear: 11 J x 19 ET 69 Front:
245/35 R 20 91V M+S
Rear: 295/30 R 20 97V M+S
Front: 235/40 R 19 92V M+S
Rear: 285/35 R 19 99V M+S
Example:
B raking dis tance in % (mea sured with the use of tyr es conforming to the P ors che specifi cation).
B raking dis tances optimised by the use of P ors che winter tyr es. Abso lute value s may vary.
How tyres influence braking performance:Wheel/tyre set Wheel dimensions
(offset (ET) in mm)
Tyre specifications 9 11 C a r r e r a
911 Carrera Cabriolet
9 11 C a r r e r a S
911 Carrera S Cabriolet

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[3] Crested valve caps
Silver-coloured valve caps with embossed
Porsche Crest.
[4] Wheel spacers
Wheel spacers create a wider track for
enhanced stabilit y and presence on the
road. When fit ted, your 911 will look even
sportier, as the wheels run virtually flush
[1] Wheel centres
Set of wheel centre caps with full-colour
Porsche Crest. The perfect finishing touch
for the wheels of your 911.
[2] Anti-theft wheel protection
Set of four steel bolts with highly secure
Thatcham-approved locking system.
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with the body of the car. Package com -
prises a set of four spacers (5 mm)
including extended standard and anti-theft
wheel bolts in black with highly secure
Thatcham-approved locking system.

Why should we be the only devoted 911
exterior and interior stylists?
The 911 is unmistakable on the outside
thanks to its unique silhouet te. Your 911
is unmistakable on both the outside and
the inside because the interior leaves
scope for further personalisation. After
all, this sports car was designed to reflect
your particular lifest yle and symbolise
freedom. Creative freedom included.
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[3] Carbon
Carbon is a light but highly durable mate
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rial which has its origins in motorsport.
Its look is the ideal complement to the
car’s race-bred engineering.
[4] Aluminium
Brushed aluminium sets clear accents and
gives the interior a sport y minimalist look.
[5] Alcantara
This high-qualit y material is easy to care
for, washable and has excellent non-slip
properties.
[1] Leather
Leather is a traditional natural material –
a true classic. Items made of leather are
both timeless and hardwearing.
[2] Mahogany1
Mahogany is a dark, fine wood. Its fine
grain gives it a very modern and elegant
look.
1 Since wood is a natural product, there
may be variations in colour and grain.
The 911 symbolises creative freedom.
Not least on the inside.
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[3] Centre console trim in mahogany
Give your 911 an added personal touch
with the centre console trim in mahogany.
Charismatic and unique, just like you.
[1] Mahogany interior package
This package comprises inlays in

mahogany on the gear lever or PDK1
gear selector and decorative strips in
mahogany on the dashboard.
1 7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK).
[2] Heated multifunction steering
wheel in mahogany
The grain on the mahogany multifunction
steering wheel is as unique as a finger -
print. Thanks to the integrated but tons,
you have control over a number of audio
and, where applicable, navigation and
telephone functions at your fingertips.
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[6] Centre console trim in carbon
This trim is more than just a sport y detail,
it adds a touch of motorsport.
[4] Carbon interior package
This package comprises inlays in carbon
on the gear lever or PDK
1 gear selector
and decorative strips in carbon on the
dashboard.
1 7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK).
[5] Heated multifunction steering wheel
in carbon
The multifunction steering wheel in car -
bon brings you closer to the racetrack.
Thanks to the integrated but tons, you
have control over a number of audio
and, where applicable, navigation and
telephone functions at your fingertips.

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[2] Centre console trim in brushed

aluminium
Every detail should be exactly as you
imagined. This trim in brushed aluminium
enhances the sport y feel of the interior.
[3] PDK gear selector in aluminium
Specially designed PDK gear selector in
aluminium. The PDK gear selector inlays
feature leather trim in the interior colour.
[4] PDK gear selector in Alcantara
This PDK gear selector highlights the
close association of Porsche with
motorsport. Finished in black Alcantara.
[5] SportDesign steering wheel
This steering wheel in leather adds a
distinctly sport y accent. Two versions are
available: one for the manual gearbox and
[1] Brushed aluminium interior package
This package comprises inlays in brushed
aluminium on the gear lever or PDK
1 gear
selector and decorative strips in brushed
aluminium on the dashboard.
1 7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK). one for PDK. The PDK version is equipped
with gearshift paddles. The right-hand
paddle shifts up, the left-hand paddle
shifts down.
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[3] Rubber floor mats
Two made-to -measure floor mats in

an appealing design featuring the
911 silhouette. Non-slip and waterproof.
[4] Key pouch in leather
In smooth-finish leather with decorative
stitching and embossed Porsche Crest.
Includes the tether for the vehicle key.
[1] Storage compartment lid with
Porsche Crest
The lid of the centre console storage
compartment is finished in leather in the
colour of the interior and embossed
with a Porsche Crest.
[2] Floor mats with nubuck edging
Made-to -measure floor mats with nubuck
edging and ‘PORSCHE’ logo, which have
a waterproof underside and are non-slip.
They are secured by a special fastener
system. Available as a set of t wo or four.
The interior of your 911.
A dream within a dream.[5] Vehicle key painted
A special kind of door opener: an addi -
tional key with a painted finish. Available
in selected colours.
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