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| The 911 Carrera Cabriolet
The future of the sports car
is wide open again.

The 911 Carrera Cabriolet.
Sometimes, the best option is to free
your mind, to look at things from a fresh
perspective and to explore your own
direction, not least when you’ve set
yourself ambitious goals for the future.
These goals can be achieved by opening
yourself up to new ideas.
This is the direction explored by the
911 Carrera Cabriolet. With forward ­
looking hood engineering, lightweight
materials and an integrated wind deflector,
it conceives a new kind of freedom and
broadens the appeal of the sports car. Smooth and firm, light and robust, the
design of the hood is impressive in terms
of both appearance and construction.

It
is made from three ultra ­light weight
magnesium elements and is covered in
fabric. This saves weight and, not only
does it improve aesthetics, it also reduces
unwanted noise. What you can still hear,
however, is the unadulterated sound of
y o u r 9 11 .
The wind deflector is fit ted as standard
and offers practically draught ­free driving
and minimal wind noise. Operation could
not be easier. Integrated directly behind the rear seats, it folds out electrically in
just t wo seconds and remains operable
up to a speed of 74 mph.
The performance figures of the
911 Carrera Cabriolet reflect the ambi ­
tious goals achieved by our engineers.
The downsized and rear ­mounted 3.4 ­litre
flat ­six engine delivers 257 kW (350 hp)
at 7,400 rpm and enables a top speed of
177 mph. Compared with the previous
model, fuel consumption and CO
2 emis ­
sions have been reduced by 15 %.
In summary, this articulate concept forms
the basis for a self ­assured personalit y.
Typified by its courage to adapt and
change, it derives pleasure from exploring
new directions. After all, the future is
wide open.
For fuel consumption and CO
2 emissions, please refer to pages 143/145.

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Temperament
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Transmission
The long and winding road is where you’d like to be.
Sometimes, it pays to take the direct route.

Transmission.
The 7-speed manual gearbox.
Pure, direct, precise. Short shif t move ­
ments and an optimum transition from
one gear to the next. That ’s exactly what
you would expect of a Porsche manual
gearbox.
What you might not have expected is a
7 ­speed manual gearbox that combines
a high level of sport y performance with
an equally high level of efficiency and
offers extra comfort for longer journeys. It’s an exceptional innovation, and not
only in the sports car segment.
The design of this manual gearbox is
based in principle on that of Porsche
Doppelkupplung (PDK). Gears 1 to 6 have
a sports ratio and top speed is reached
in 6th gear. The additional 7th gear, how
­
ever, has a long ratio, which reduces
torque and helps to reduce fuel consump ­
tion. Lower engine revs at fast driving
speeds also ensure a high level of com
fort
on long stretches of road. In addition
, a gear indicator in the rev counter reminds
you which gear has been selected. The
upshift indicator in the instrument cluster
helps you actively conserve fuel.
Thanks to the elevated centre console,
the gear lever is within easy reach –

ideal for sport y gear changes.
Whether you select a sporty or comfortable
gear, the way you reach your destination
is in your own hands.
For fuel consumption and CO
2 emissions, please refer to pages 143/145.

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Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK).
Available as an option for all 911 Carrera
models is 7­speed PDK, featuring manu ­
al and automatic modes. It facili
tates
extremely fast gear changes
with no
interruption in the flow of power, whilst at
the same time improving acceleration
and fuel efficiency. In total, PDK has seven gears at its dis
­
posal. Gears 1 to 6 have a sports ratio
and top speed is reached in 6th gear.
7th
gear has a long ratio and helps to

reduce fuel consumption by keeping
engine revs low.
PDK is essentially t wo gearboxes in one
and thus requires t wo clutches. This
double ­clutch arrangement provides an
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
alternating, non ­positive connection
bet ween the t wo half gearboxes and the
engine by means of t wo separate input
shafts.
The flow of power from the engine is
transmit ted through one half gearbox and
one clutch at a time, while the next gear
is preselected in the second half gearbox. During a gear change, therefore, one
clutch simply opens and the other closes
at the same time, enabling gear changes
to take place within milliseconds.The effect is instant. Driving feels even
sportier and more dynamic, and agility

is increased. Depending on the gearshift
programme (SPORT button activated
Temperament | Transmission
or deactivated), the gear change is opti ­
mised for comfort or for sport y driving.
With the optional Sport Chrono Package,
PDK is enhanced by the ‘Launch Control’
and ‘motorsport ­derived gearshif t strategy’
functions (p. 67).
Coasting.
The ‘coasting’ function available with
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) enables
you to save even more fuel where the
situation allows. The engine is decoupled
from the transmission to prevent deceler ­
ation caused by engine braking. In this
way, optimum use is made of the vehi ­
cle’s momentum, allowing it to coast for
longer distances.
For example, you may want to slow down
from 62 mph to 49 mph in anticipation
of the change of speed limit ahead. As
soon as you release the accelerator
pedal, PDK deselects the current gear auto
matically and you begin to coast
in neutral until you have reached your
desired speed. The moment you engage
the accelerator or brake pedal, PDK
selects the appropriate gear smoothly
and seamlessly within a fraction of a
second. In short, driving in coasting mode makes
a real impact on fuel consumption without
any need for compromise on comfort or
sporty performance.
Another way to reduce fuel consumption is
to utilise the coasting function on downhill
gradients that are gentle enough for you

to maintain a constant speed. Efficient on
long journeys, such as on the motorway,
PDK remains ready to respond as swiftly
and precisely as you would expect.
For fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, please refer to pages 143/145.

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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
­
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
­
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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Composure
| Comfor t
the screen. The voice control system
understands complete addresses when
entered as navigation destinations, as
well as phonebook entries and the names
of radio stations. Even lists can be
browsed by voice command. For added
convenience, there is no need to ‘train’
the system.
Electronic logbook.
An electronic logbook is available for
PCM as an option. It enables automatic
logging on every journey of mileage,
route distance, date, time, starting
location and destination. Data can be
downloaded to a USB stick and evaluated
on your home PC using the soft ware
supplied. The soft ware fulfils all statutory
requirements for automatic logbooks
as specified by the German revenue
authorities.

Mobile phone preparation.
To enable a Bluetooth® connection for
those mobile phones that only support
the Handsfree Profile (HFP),
2) an optional
mobile phone preparation is available. It
enables you to leave your mobile phone
tucked away. The PCM is able to control
only the basic functions of the mobile
phone. The GSM connection is estab ­
lished through the aerial of the mobile
phone.
2)
Voice control system.
If you require route guidance, need to
make a phone call or want to listen to the
radio, then why not just say so? Almost
all of the functions of PCM can be con ­
trolled using the optional voice control
system with word ­by ­word input. In the
majorit y of cases, you can simply say
the name of the menu item as seen on
Speed limit indicator.
The speed limit indicator informs the
driver about speed restrictions and the
start and end of no overtaking zones.
The information is recorded using a cam ­
era and is shown on the colour TFT dis ­
play in the instrument cluster or via the
PCM screen. If a traffic sign is missed –
for example due to heav y rain or dark ­
ness – the speed limit stored in the navi ­
gation module is automatically displayed.
1) TMC Pro is currently available in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.2) See notes on page 134.3) In MPEG ­2 format.
The DVD ­audio drive plays CDs and audio
DVDs and is MP3 ­compatible. Audio play ­
back of video DVDs is also supported.
A six ­disc CD/ DVD autochanger integrat ­
ed into PCM is available as an option.
The universal audio interface (USB) in
the glove compartment enables you to
connect your iPod
® or any audio source.
Recharging is also supported. Once
connected, your iPod
® or USB stick is
then conveniently and safely operated
via the PCM, the optional multifunction
steering wheel or the optional voice
control system.
You can download the performance
display data from the Sport Chrono
Package and data from the electronic
logbook via the USB port. You can also
transfer up to 10,000 tracks in MP3 format to the internal hard drive (or

Jukebox) of the PCM and play them
from there. Podcasts and audiobooks
are recognised and played and cover
art is displayed.
The navigation module in PCM features
a high ­speed hard drive and allows you
to choose bet ween a 2D display and
a 3D perspective. In some regions, it is
possible to display the terrain (with an
overlaid satellite map) and buildings in
3D. Split screen mode enables you to
view t wo functions at once, such as the
current navigation map and a list of
symbols that represent the next driving
manoeuvre.
The navigation module also has a
dynamic route guidance function which
takes into account official traffic
messages (TMC) and additional traffic
flow sensors (TMC Pro).
1)
Digital radio.
The standard digital radio enables you to
receive digitally broadcast radio stations
and features a DAB t win tuner. It auto ­
matically switches bet ween digital and
analogue to ensure optimum reception
of the selected station.
Telephone module.
The optional quadband GSM telephone
module offers convenience and excellent
reception. By inserting a SIM card direct ­
ly into the integral SIM card reader of
the PCM, calls can be made using the
hands ­free facilit y. For even more con ­
venience, the Bluetooth
® capability of
a mobile phone can be used to make
calls via the SIM Access Profile (SAP).
2)
Once automatic pairing is complete, the
mobile phone’s aerial is switched off to
conserve battery charge and the phone
operates via the car aerial. Depending on
the mobile phone model, this gives access not only to the numbers on the
SIM card, but also to the phone’s internal
memory. Depending on the phone, it can
also be controlled using the PCM, the
optional multifunction steering wheel or
the optional voice control system, with
­
out it ever leaving your pocket.
The telephone module also enables you
to establish a Bluetooth
® link with those
mobile phones that only support the
Handsfree Profile (HFP). In this case, the
GSM connection is always established
through the aerial of the mobile phone.
2)
The PCM acts as a hands ­
free system
and you can leave the mobile
phone
t u cke d a w ay.
On request, a cordless handset for the
telephone module is also available. Stored
in the centre console storage compartment,
it features a display and keypad. However,
the handset cannot be used for Bluetooth®
links established using the Handsfree
Profile (HFP). The function allows the driver to concen
­
trate more fully on the road ahead.
TV tuner.
The optional T V tuner is capable of
receiving unencrypted analogue and
digital television broadcasts (DVB ­T)
3)
to provide entertainment bet ween jour ­
neys. For your safet y, the T V picture is
switched off while the car is in motion.
Speed limit indicator screen

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Responsibility
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Environment
Since 1963, we’ve defined the 911 in terms of sporty performance.
And we’ve scrutinised it daily for its efficiency-enhancing potential.

Porsche and the environment.
We’ve already spoken about our contribu ­
tion to motorsport. To be more precise,
about our responsibility for the future of
motorsport. We meet this responsibility
with intelligent technology, unconventional
ideas and optimum performance.
Our approach to environmental protection
is no different. In an era of intensifying
debate about global climate change and
CO
2 emissions, every automotive manu ­
facturer is asking what it has to offer
right now. Our answer has long been the
same: excellent performance at the
same time as greater efficiency. Porsche has managed to reduce fuel

consumption across all model ranges
by a double ­digit percentage compared
with the respective previous model even
though performance has been increased.
This is made possible by an efficient
drive concept (e.g. DFI and VarioCam
Plus), lightweight construction, optimised
aerodynamics and low rolling resistance.
The environmental management team
at the Porsche Development Centre
in Weissach aims to demonstrate a high
level of environmental responsibility. Here, technological developments are
carried out with environmental protection
in mind. The goal is to enhance perfor
­
mance – but, where possible, not at the
expense of the
environment. We achieve
this goal with
Intelligent Performance, as
epitomised
by the 911.
For fuel consumption and CO
2 emissions, please refer to pages 143/145.

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BOSE® Surround Sound System
Burmester
® High ­End Surround Sound System
Porsche Exclusive.
A distinctive identity is another form
of exclusivity.
With the range of options featured in this
catalogue, you can make your Porsche
even more special. Introducing Porsche
Exclusive. Have your vehicle individually
and exclusively tailored to your wishes, even before it leaves the factory.

Aesthetically and technically, inside
and outside, using fine materials
and with customary Porsche qualit y.
Our overriding principle? That your car
is uniquely handcrafted to your taste.
You will find a wide range of design options in the separate Porsche Exclusive
911 catalogue.
Either your Porsche Centre or the

customer centre in Zuffenhausen
(tel. +49 (0)711 911 ­25977, email:
customercentre ­[email protected])
will be happy to answer any questions about Porsche Exclusive that you may
have. Please note that delivery times may
be extended for certain Porsche Exclusive
equipment.
Personality | Personalisation
1) May be incompatible with some copy ­protected CDs.2) Only in conjunction with PCM.3) Mobile phone preparation or telephone module in HFP mode: The use of a mobile phone inside a car may cause an increase in the interior electro­
magnetic field strength and, accordingly, in the electromagnetic radiation to which passengers are exposed. If a cradle is used to mount the
mobile phone, the field strength in the passenger compar tment can be reduced because your phone can be connected up to the external aerial
(feature depends on how specific mobile phones connect to the cradle). For information about the availabilit y of a cradle for your mobile phone,
please contact an independent accessories retailer. The use of the telephone module for PCM via Bluetooth
® SAP connection or with inserted
SIM card prevents exposure to electromagnetic radiation as only the car’s external aerial is ever used.
4) For information on compatible mobile phones, please visit www.porsche.de or contact your Porsche Centre. 5) For receiving analogue and digital television signals (DVB­T) (where available).
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