2013 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA change wheel

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Strength
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Exterior design
Can you imagine a face without an expression?

Exterior design.
Every child recognises a 911, but can its
identit y be described in words? It can, by
looking more closely at the use of form,
proportions and contours. The roof line
tapers down into the rear. The wings are
higher than the front lid and, at the rear,
they add muscle. They give the 911 its
distinctive expression and leave you in
no doubt as to its temperament.
The overall appearance is low, wide and
sleek. Typically 911.
So, is every thing just the same as it has
been since 1963? Yes, and no. After all, only those who change will remain true

to themselves – and we’ve changed.
Our designers and engineers speak
guardedly about the 911 evolution.
Meanwhile, they continually manage to
take great strides forward with innova ­
tions motivated by the principle that
these should be functional and perfectly
compatible. The result is a harmonious
overall concept that makes the 911 a
sports car fit for the 21st century.
Indeed, the Porsche 911 Carrera has
already won the prestigious ‘red dot
award: product design 2012’ for its
unique functional and emotive design. To show you what we mean, we should
start by looking at the car’s exterior.

The longer wheelbase of the 911 improves
driving stability and cornering dynamics.
Overhangs are short at the front and rear,
making the 911 look even more compact
and agile.
The sporty overall impression is emphasised
by the roof line, which is lower than that of
the previous model, and by the wider track
at the front
– 46 mm on the 911 Carrera
models and 52 mm on the 911 Carrera S
models. On the new Carrera all ­wheel ­drive
models, the body has also been widened
at the rear by 44 mm. Increased traction and agilit y are just some of the benefits
these refinements bring.
The silhouette is therefore typically 911
and t ypical in terms of its development,
which will now be described in more detail.

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Strength
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Engineering
Let’s forget the future for a moment.
As we discover it in the present.

Engineering.
What use is the engineering of tomorrow
when it can be found on the road today?
None. So let ’s turn to the here and now.
The engines, as you would expect, are
characterised by six horizontally opposed
cylinders. The 3.4 ­litre engine in the
911 Carrera models produces 257 kW
(350 hp); in the 911 Carrera S models,
the 3.8 ­litre engine develops 294 kW
(400 hp). All variants are equipped with
direct fuel injection (DFI) and VarioCam
Plus for increased power and compara ­
tively low fuel consumption. Power is transmit ted to the wheels by the
7
­speed manual gearbox with the highest
gear designed specifically with fuel econ ­
omy in mind or, optionally, by efficiency ­
enhanced Porsche Doppel kupplung (PDK),
which offers gear changes with no inter ­
ruption in the flow of power.
On the 911 Carrera all ­wheel ­drive
models, the enhanced Porsche Traction
Management (PTM) distributes the power
to the wheels according to weather and
road conditions. Handling is even more
poised, particularly when the car is being
driven to its limits. As a result, you are
safer not just in the wet and snow, but
also when adopting a sport y driving st yle.
The chassis is also packed with forward ­
looking technology. Fitted as standard
in the 911 Carrera S and 911 Carrera S
Cabriolet, Porsche Torque Vectoring
(PTV) increases dynamic performance.
Available as an option for the S models,
Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC)
improves dynamic performance further
still. Dynamic engine mounts, available
as an option for all models, provide per ­
ceptibly more precise handling – and
not just when cornering.
The 911 has a light weight composite
construction in aluminium and steel.
Used extensively and in just the right
places, lightweight aluminium improves fuel economy and dynamic performance
and helps to achieve an excellent weight
to power ratio of 4.7 kg / kW (3.5 kg / hp)

for the 911 Carrera S, for example.
The future of the sports car begins now.
For fuel consumption and CO
2 emissions, please refer to pages 143/145.

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Temperament

| Chassis and body
It ’s easy, and even makes sense, to carry
on in your usual way, but what happens
if a sudden change of direction leaves
you thrown off course? Then, it all comes
down to personal strength.
A Porsche has a clear sense of purpose
and is the embodiment of strength. It
demonstrates this with sport y and precise
handling and excellent road holding.
With the optional Porsche Dynamic
Chassis Control (PDCC) for the S models
of the 911 Carrera, these characteristics
can be further accentuated: the vehicle
holds the road even bet ter and delivers
even sportier performance. PDCC is an active anti
­roll system that
suppresses lateral body movement during
cornering manoeuvres. In addition, it
minimises the lateral instability of the
vehicle on uneven ground.
This effect is achieved with the aid of
hydraulic stabilising actuators in the form
of cylinders designed to optimise camber.
Lateral roll is counteracted by forces

generated at each individual wheel, based
on steering angle and lateral acceleration.
Rapid cornering in the 911 Carrera without PDCC (illustrative example) Rapid cornering in the 911 Carrera S with PDCC (illustrative example)
You appreciate directness.
But love a few twists and turns.

Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC).The results are improved dynamic perfor ­
mance and increased ride comfort at all
speeds, as well as optimised turn ­in and
stable load transfer characteristics.
In simple terms, the t yres and vehicle
hold the road bet ter and you can steer
through corners faster and in a more
re l a x e d m a n n e r.
PDCC sets standards for handling perfor ­
mance, ride comfort and driving
pleas­
ure. In the 911, your ‘usual’ way suddenly
becomes the Porsche way.

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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
In the 911, there is a point at which all
forces come together. The steering wheel
is the most important inter face bet ween
the driver and the sports car. This is why
all available steering wheels feature a
high
­grip steering wheel rim in smooth ­
finish leather and offer outstanding ergo ­
nomics. A full ­size airbag is integrated as
st a n d a rd .SportDesign steering wheel.
As with the sports steering wheel, the
optional SportDesign steering wheel

is adjustable for both height and reach
and, thanks to its grip mouldings, it’s

in safe hands – even on the sportiest
of drives.
Sports steering wheel.
The sports steering wheel is fit ted as
standard and adjusts up to 40 mm for
height and up to 60 mm for reach.
The optional multifunction steering
wheel has four function but tons and t wo
thumbwheels for convenient operation of audio, telephone and navigation func
­
tions, TFT display and on ­board comput ­
er. On request, the steering wheel is avail ­
able in smooth ­finish leather, carbon or
mahogany.
In conjunction with PDK, the steering
wheels are equipped with t wo ergonomic
gearshift switches enabling you to change gear directly from the steering
wheel. With the optional Sport Chrono
Package, the steering wheel also fea
­
tures a display above the airbag mo ­
dule
to inform you whether the SPORT,
SPORT PLUS and Launch Control functions
have been activated.
SportDesign steering wheel
In conjunction with PDK, the steering
wheel features t wo gearshif t paddles.
These are made from a strong alloy and
are ergonomically located behind the
lef t ­ and right ­hand steering wheel
spokes. Pull the right ­hand paddle and
PDK shifts up. Pull the left ­hand paddle and PDK shifts down. When PDK has
been combined with the optional Sport
Chrono Package, the left ­ and right­hand
spokes additionally feature a display
that tells you whether the SPORT,
SPORT PLUS and Launch Control functions
have been activated.
Steering wheel heating.
For increased comfort on cold days,
steering wheel heating is available as
an option for the sports steering wheel
and multifunction steering wheels. The
heating is operated by a but ton on the
rear of the lower steering wheel spoke.
Multifunction steering wheel in conjunction with PDK Spor tDesign steering wheel with gearshif t paddles
Sports steering wheel

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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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‘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