2013 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA engine

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Electrically powered wind deflector.
Once again, our engineers have explored
new directions, this time in the wind
tunnel. The 911 Carrera Cabriolet models
are equipped as standard with an
electrically powered wind deflector,
which offers practically draught ­free driving and minimal wind noise with the
top down.
With the 911, fit ting and removing the
wind deflector is now a thing of the past
because it is integrated directly into

the body behind the rear seats. As a
result, it doesn’t take up any extra space in the interior or luggage compartment
and it is ready for use at all times.
For unrestricted open
­top driving pleasure,
the wind deflector extends or retracts in
only t wo seconds and can be operated at
speeds of up to 74 mph.
T emperament | Chassis and body
Electrically powered wind deflector

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| Chassis and body
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 electromechanical power steering. Statis
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tics 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
bene ficial 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 possible,
ensuring maximum precision whilst steer ­
ing 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 SPORT button
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 ­
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.
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.
Every day can be sports day.

Additional performance enhancement systems.

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Temperament

| Chassis and body
On activation of SPORT PLUS mode,
Porsche Active Suspension Management
(PASM) and, in the 911 Carrera S models,
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
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mance is ideal for the racetrack.
A key component of the Sport Chrono
Package is the stopwatch mounted on
the dashboard. In conjunction with the
standard 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
re c o rde d s o f a r.
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 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.
The electronically controlled system mini­
mises the oscillations and vibrations of the
entire drivetrain, 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
engine mounts provide a higher level of
comfort.

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| 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 base models 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 S models, we have fit ted larger
brakes and more brake pistons to cope
with the higher engine power of these
models. Consequently, they feature red
six­piston 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 stability.
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 deceler ­
ation constant. Pedal effort is reduced
and braking response improved by an
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 models
Standard brake system on the 911 Carrera S models

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Our identity is found under the bonnet,
in the design and behind the steering wheel.

Comfort.
Driving a 911 is first and foremost about
the feel of the road in the original,
unadulterated and direct sense. Is it
possible, then, to mention the 911 and
comfort in the same breath? To speak
of systems that make driving ‘more
agreeable’, or of materials that feel
‘pleasant ’ to the touch? Good question.
In reality, however, should anyone really
be forced to choose one over the other?
Let ’s introduce ourselves to the concept
of sport y comfort – dynamic performance
that maintains composure even when
pushed to the extreme.
Interior.
Engineering and st yle – and Porsche
identit y on the inside, as demonstrated
by the ascending centre console. In
t ypical Porsche fashion, the use of form
follows a basic principle: focus on the
driver. This is why the distance bet ween
the gear lever or selector and steering
wheel is extremely short and the operat ­
ing logic, such as that of the t wo ­zone
air conditioning system or the suspension
settings, is clear and uncomplicated.
You shouldn’t have to browse one sub­
menu after another. You should instead
be able to concentrate on what ’s
important: the road.
Our materials are high qualit y with a
sporty character. The steering wheel rim,
door pulls and armrests are in leather, for
instance. Alcantara has proven its worth
in motorsport and is used as standard
for the rooflining of the Coupé models.
In addition to the choice of Black,
Platinum Grey, Luxor Beige and Yachting
Blue for the interior, there is a wide
range of other personalisation options
available, including two ­tone colour
combinations or special colours and
materials such as carbon, aluminium
or high ­qualit y wood.
Composure | Comfor t

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Composure
| Comfor t
Engineering that takes you forward:

Porsche Communication Management
(PCM) with navigation module and a
high ­resolution 7 ­inch colour touchscreen,
fit ted as standard. PCM is your control
centre for audio, navigation and commu ­
nication functions.Instruments.
Sporty not kitsch, practical not fanciful.
The five circular instruments have one
purpose above all: to provide information.
They do so efficiently and accurately.
Their st yling is t ypically Porsche with the
rev counter exactly where you would
expect it to be: in the middle.
Another element of the Porsche identit y
is sound. Available as an option is the
BOSE® Surround Sound System with a
total output of 445 wat ts. In short, it
delivers powerful audio playback com ­
bined with an impressive spatial sound. No system promises such high standards
in the 911, and fulfils them, as the optional
High
­End Surround Sound System
from
Burmester
®, the bespoke manufacturer
based in Berlin and one of the most
respected premium audio manufacturers
worldwide. With a total output of 821
watts,
it ensures an incredible audio
experience.
Our patented integral subwoofer enhances
the bass performance of both optional
sound systems and also saves weight.
Typically Porsche.
Ergonomics, st yle and sound. Sports car
technology, intelligently combined. The instrument cluster with a high
­
resolution 4.6 ­inch TFT colour screen
provides you with a continuous stream of
data from the on ­board computer, such
as trip mileage, journey time or average
fuel consumption. It also displays the
navigation system map, delivers various
warnings, including alerts from the Tyre
Pressure Monitoring (TPM) system and, on 911 Carrera 4 models, tells you the
current front /rear axle torque distribution.
You can also use it to carry out individual
set tings.
TFT display
Instruments in the 911 Carrera 4S with silver ­coloured rev counter

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Anti-theft protection.
All 911 Carrera models are equipped as
standard with an immobiliser with in
­key
transponder and an alarm system with
radar ­based interior surveillance. The
system secures the doors, luggage com ­
partment, passenger compartment and
ignition lock.
Preparation for Porsche Vehicle
Tracking System (PVTS).
Available as an option, this preparation
enables future installation of the Porsche
Vehicle Tracking System (PV TS) available
from Porsche Tequipment. The system
makes it possible to locate a stolen
vehicle across most of the countries
of Europe. The preparation package
includes a special wiring loom and a

tilt sensor for the alarm system.
Luggage compartment.
The luggage compartment volume in the
911 models is 145 litres – 125 litres on
the 911 Carrera all ­wheel ­drive models.
The luggage compartment is fully trimmed
in scratch ­resistant materials.
Roof transport system.
Available as an option for the Coupé
models, the roof transport system in
aluminium is aerodynamically efficient,
very light weight and easy to fit. A range
of at tachments is available, such as a
roof box, a bike carrier or a ski/snowboard
carrier. Maximum roof load is 75 kg.
Porsche Entry & Drive.
With the optional Porsche Entry & Drive,
you can leave your car key in your pocket.
As soon as you grab the door handle
or approach the luggage compartment,
the system automatically checks the
encrypted access code on the key. Once
the key is validated, the door or the luggage compartment lid unlocks. The
engine can then be started and switched
off using the electronic ignition switch.
To lock the vehicle, you simply press the
but ton on the outside of the door handle.
Porsche Entry & Drive then locks the
vehicle and activates the engine immobi
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liser and steering column lock.

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Composure
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The sound of a Porsche is a unique char­
acteristic, and we’re not referring only to
the engine. The optional BOSE
® Surround
Sound System was specially developed for
the 911 and is therefore perfectly tuned
to the car’s specific interior acoustics.
It has a total output of 445 wat ts and
comprises 8 amplifier channels, 12 loud ­
speakers and a patented integral 100 ­
watt active subwoofer. The combined
effect is a balanced acoustic pat tern that
transforms your 911 into a fast ­moving
concert hall.
In combination with Porsche Communication
Management (PCM), the BOSE
® Surround
Sound System enables audio playback of
DVDs and is thus able to make full use of
the impressive sound spectrum of 5.1 digi ­
tal recordings. Of course, you can still
play other audio sources, such as CDs and
MP3s, in stereo or, at the
push of a but­
ton, in one of the virtual surround modes
generated by BOSE
® Centerpoint® 2. The BOSE
®­
patented AudioPilot® noise
compensation technology uses a micro ­
phone to continuously measure the
ambient noise inside the vehicle and
adapts music playback instantly and
automatically so that a consistent sound
is maintained – whatever the driving
conditions.
The result is a powerful sound and
captivating 360° acoustic experience.
Cue the applause.
When you are seeking a sporting challenge,
you need the right soundtrack.

BOSE
® Surround Sound System.
T V tuner
Online services.
The free Aha Radio app enables you to
listen to internet radio, news feeds, pod ­
casts and audiobooks on the PCM via
your smartphone. You can also receive
local information, e.g. weather reports.
Points of Interest can be searched for
and then transferred to the navigation
system as destinations.
Internet content
is received via your
smartphone but you
operate every thing from the PCM. Online
services can only be used in conjunction
with the standard ­fitted universal audio
interface (iPhone
®) or the optional mobile
phone preparation or telephone module
(Android
® phones). The Aha Radio app
can be obtained from iTunes
® and
Google Play
®.1)
1) In order to use Aha Radio ser vices with the optional
telephone module, the HFP function must be activated
in PCM.