2013 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA ECU

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Many legends look to the past.
This one looks to the future.

T h e 9 11 .
It ’s time to look forward. Because,
traditionally, the 911 has always had
an eye to the future.
Our own engineering tradition is evident
from the ‘Dr. Ing.’ in our company name.
Also from our racing victories, now total ­
ling more than 30,000. Not just feats
of heroism any longer, but responsibilit y
for the future of the sports car and for
the environment. Then there is the 911’s
reputation as an iconic sports car. How­
ever, this reputation means nothing
unless we continue to breathe new life
into old ideas.
For us, heritage and future are inseparably
linked. Of course, we could simply have
made a capable sports car, but this
wouldn’t have been a Porsche, and cer­
tainly not a 911.
Our identit y is the 911. This is especially
true, even in the 21st century. Instantly
recognisable and originally engineered
for the racetrack, it continues to stir the
emotions today, just as it did in 1963.
Yet, is that enough to move forward?
Above all, is it enough for you? Don’t we
need to break the stranglehold of tradi ­
tion once in a while before it one day
stifles innovation altogether? We believe that the answer is ‘yes’, which is why al
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most every component in the latest
generation 911 is new. This is our approach to the preservation of tradition.
It is precisely how we respond to the
passion for the sports car and do justice
to the 911 legend, and always with
to morrow in mind.
We have achieved this with a future ­
oriented design and a longer wheelbase,
with refined engines that consume less
fuel but deliver more power, with efficiency ­
enhancing technologies such as auto
start/stop, thermal management and
electrical system recuperation, with an
intelligent light weight body and a new hood concept on the Cabriolet models,
with the further enhanced Porsche Traction
Management (PTM) active all ­wheel drive,
and an interior that combines sophisticated
ergonomics and
sporty comfort.
All of that is what defines us. In short, it
is the way in which we combine tradition
and innovation, performance and everyday
practicality, form and function. For us,
these are not contradictions, but our moti ­
vation. We are referring to Intelligent
Performance.
Our identit y can be accurately described
by many words, and by one number.
The 911. Porsche identit y.
For fuel consumption and CO
2 emissions, please refer to pages 143/145.
Strength | The 911

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Switchbacks, hairpins, zigzags, S-bends ...
There are countless reasons for having intelligent all-wheel drive.

The new 9 11 Carrera 4S.
Steadfastness. Another apparent Porsche
contradiction. But whilst it ’s true that
sports cars are all about movement, about
surging forwards, it ’s even more impor ­
tant to stay calm at all times, to act with
composure and never rashly. So it ’s re ­
assuring that you can rely on the handling
characteristics of the new 911 Carrera 4S.
Particularly dependable is the enhanced
Porsche Traction Management (PTM)
active all ­wheel ­drive system, especially
when driving the car at the limits of per ­
formance. To achieve this, our engineers
have travelled right to the physical bound ­
aries – and extended them. PTM now ensures that the car is even more poised
and balanced and really comes into its
own
when adopting a sport y driving
st yle or travelling in extreme weather
conditions.
At the rear, the car is the personification
of road holding, with its 44 mm wider
body, wider track and road ­hugging
305 mm wide rear wheels. The seamless
horizontal taillight strip continues the
same st yling language. The all ­wheel ­
drive model is also recognisable from the
front thanks to its dynamically accentuat ­
ed cooling air intakes in the front end. Though the car is practically at one with
the ground, it cannot keep still. This is
unsurprising when it is powered by a

3.8 ­litre engine developing 294 kW
(400 hp) at 7,400 rpm. When combined
with Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK),
this power unit can accelerate the car to
62 mph in just 4.3 seconds. And contin ­
ue up to a maximum speed of 184 mph.
This hasn’t come at the expense of fuel
consumption and CO
2 emissions either.
Figures for the new 911 Carrera 4S are
up to 13 % lower than those of its prede ­
cessor. Fuel ­efficient technologies, such
as electrical system recuperation, auto
start /stop – both fit ted as standard – and
the ‘coasting’ function of PDK, prove that
Porsche is continually resolving conflict ­
ing aims through Intelligent Performance.
Where safety is concerned, the mono ­
bloc fixed brake calipers at the front
have six pistons instead of four, whilst
the brake pads are 10 % larger. The result
is even shorter braking distances. Proof
that, at Porsche, safet y is an integral
part of performance, not its polar
opposite.
Steadfast through and through.
Corner after corner.
For fuel consumption and CO
2 emissions, please refer to pages 143/145.
Strength | The new 911 Carrera 4S

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A widely held belief about motorsport is
that power is the only thing that mat ters.
From experience, we know bet ter. Extra
horsepower alone has never been enough
to win a single race. Much more important
to us are ideas – ideas that inspire more
intelligent vehicle concepts and more
ef ficient drive systems. The same applies
on the road. It ’s about get ting the most
out of what you’ve got.
Auto start/stop function.
The auto start/stop function is standard
in the 911 Carrera models.
In cars with the manual gearbox, the
engine switches off automatically when,
for example, you stop at traffic lights,
select neutral and release the clutch
pedal. In cars with Porsche Doppelkupplung
(PDK), the engine switches off whenever
you stop and leave your foot on the
brake pedal.
All audio and communication systems
remain switched on and the climate con ­
trol continues to maintain your selected
temperature. The only differences you
will notice are the silence at the rear and
the fuel saving. As soon as you operate
the clutch or release the brake, the
engine will restart swiftly and smoothly. The auto start/stop function may remain
inactive under particular circumstances,
for example: extreme outside tempera
­
tures, when the SPORT but ton is selected
or if bat tery charge is low. It is also pos ­
sible to deactivate the function manually
using a separate but ton on the centre
console.
Thermal management.
The thermal management system
regulates the temperature in the engine
and gearbox through the intelligent
manipulation of heat flow.
In this way, the engine and gearbox reach
their optimum operating temperature
sooner. As a result, fuel consumption is
reduced through increased combustion
efficiency and lubrication performance.

Electrical system recuperation.
The 911 Carrera models are also equipped
as standard with fuel ­saving electrical
system recuperation technology. The
vehicle bat tery is recharged by the alter ­
nator, predominantly under braking.
Under acceleration, on the other hand,
the power draw of the alternator is limited
to increase the engine output available
for driving. The electrical systems are
supplied by the electrical energy stored
during the recharging process.
Temperament | Engines
Not as thirsty as you might think.

Efficiency- enhancing measures.
For fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, please refer to pages 143/145.

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Composure
| Comfor t
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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Responsibility
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Environment
Exhaust emission control.
Vehicles manufactured by Porsche dem ­
onstrate that even high ­performance
sports cars can achieve moderate fuel
consumption and exhaust emission val ­
ues 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, new cataly tic convert ­
ers developed for the 911 provide efficient
emission control.
The stereo Lambda control circuitry con ­
trols and monitors each cylinder bank
separately. For each exhaust tract, oxy ­
gen 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 eco ­
logical reasons. This forms the basis for
achieving low fuel consumption values in
conjunction with outstanding perfor ­
mance.
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 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 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 pages 143/145.

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‘911’ badge 128
A
Adaptive cruise control 93
Airbags 80
Anti ­theft protection 97
Audio interface, universal 100
AudioPilot
® 10 3
Auto start/stop function 43
B
Bi­Xenon headlights 83
Body 54
BOSE
® Surround Sound System 103
Brakes 76
Burmester
®
High ­End Surround Sound System 104
C
Cataly tic converter 46, 117
CD/ DVD autochanger 100
Chassis 54
Climate control 92
Coasting 51 Colours
Exterior 122
Interior 124
Comfort 84
Communication 98
Cruise control 92
D
Digital radio 100
Direct fuel injection (DFI) 44
Dry ­sump lubrication, integrated 46
Dynamic engine mounts 69
E
Electrical system recuperation 43
Emission control 117
Engine management system 47
Engineered safety design 56
Engines 38
3.4 ­litre boxer engine 40
3.8 ­litre boxer engine 40
E n v i r o n m e n t 114
Exhaust system 46
Exterior mirrors and rear ­view mirror 94
F
Factory collection 137
Front axle 57
F u e l 117
Fuel consumption 117
Fuel system 117
H
Headlight cleaning system 83
HomeLink
®
(programmable garage door opener) 92
Hood 58
I
I numbers 128
Instruments 87
Intake manifold 46
K
Knock control, cylinder­specific 47
L
Leather 124, 133
LED main headlights 83Light design package
92
Lights 82
Logbook, electronic 101
Luggage compartment 96
M
Manual gearbox 48
M a t e r i a l s 117
Memory package 90
Mobile phone preparation 101
Models 20
Motorsport 108
O
On­board computer 87
On ­board diagnostics 47
Online services 102
P
Panorama 138
ParkAssist 94
Parking brake, electric 80
Performance display 69
Personalisation 120
Porsche Active Suspension
Management (PASM) 62Porsche Ceramic Composite

Brake (PCCB) 78
Porsche Communication 98
Management (PCM) 99
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) 50
Porsche Dynamic Chassis
Control (PDCC) 64
Porsche Dynamic Light
System (PDLS) 83
Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus
(PDLS +
) 83
Porsche Entry & Drive 96
Porsche Side Impact
Protection System (POSIP) 81
Porsche Stabilit y Management (PSM) 71
Porsche Torque Vectoring (PT V) 72
Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus
(PT V Plus) 72
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) 52
Porsche Vehicle Tracking
System (PV TS) 97
Power steering 66
Power steering Plus 66
R
Rain sensor 94
Rear axle 57
Rear differential lock 72
R e c y c l i n g 117
Roll ­over protection 81
Roof transport system 96
S
Safet y 76
Seat heating 91
Seat ventilation 91
Seats Adaptive Sports seats Plus 90
Child seats 91
Fully electric Sports seats 90
Rear seats 91
Sports seats 90
Sports seats Plus 90
Sports bucket seats 91
Slide/tilt sunroof 94
Slide/tilt sunroof, glass 95
Sound Package Plus 98 Speed limit indicator
101
SPORT but ton 67
Sport Chrono Package 67
SPORT PLUS but ton 67
Sports exhaust system 46
Sports suspension 63
Steering 66
Steering wheel heating 89
Steering wheels Multifunction steering wheel 88
SportDesign steering wheel 89
Sports steering wheel 88
Stereo Lambda control circuits 117
T
Technical data 142
Telephone module 100
TFT display 87
Thermal management 43
Transmission 48
Trim strip in a high ­gloss finish 128
T V tuner 101
Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPM) 70
Index.
V
VarioCam Plus system 44
Voice control system 101
W
‘Welcome Home’ lighting 92
Wheels 70
Wind deflector, electric 60