2013 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA open hood

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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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| The 911 Carrera S Cabriolet
Porsche 356, Porsche 550, Porsche Carrera GT:
openness has always been a Porsche tradition.

The 911 Carrera S Cabriolet.
Open ­top driving is integral to Porsche
history. It began back in 1948 with the
No. 1. The convertible variant of the
first 356 became a legend, as did its
descendent, the Porsche 550 Spyder.
In 1982, the first 911 Carrera model
in cabriolet form was introduced to the
road.
Two things that all open ­top Porsche
cars have in common are an
urge for
sport y acceleration and unlimited
driving
pleasure. The time has come to carry
this tradition on into the future. The
911 Carrera S Cabriolet does just that. That explains what motivates us, and

this describes what drives the car: the
3.8 ­litre engine with direct fuel injec ­
tion (DFI) and VarioCam Plus, which pro ­
duces 294 kW (400 hp) at 7,400 rpm.
The 911 Carrera S Cabriolet completes
the
sprint from 0 to 62 mph in just
4.7 s e c o n d s and reaches a top speed
of 187 mph.
These are impressive performance
figures, founded on the principle that, if
you want to keep moving, you shouldn’t
carry unnecessary weight. This is pre ­
cisely why the 911 Carrera S Cabriolet
incorporates extensive use of lightweight
materials.
The hood has a crucial role in this respect.
On the 911, the hood has been funda­
mentally revised. Integrated magnesium
elements make the hood light yet extremely
robust. The hood opens and closes in
only 13 seconds and is operable up to a
speed of 31 mph. With the hood closed,
the car’s profile is optimised for aerody ­
namic performance, which explains the
low drag coefficient of 0.30. Wind noise
is practically eliminated.
The integrated wind deflector manipulates
headwind to create ideal conditions.
Electrically powered and installed directly
behind the passenger cell, it provides
effective protection against air turbulence.
Twin tailpipes in stainless steel also
make a clear statement. The 20 ­inch

Carrera S wheels afford an unobstructed
glimpse of the brake calipers with a
red painted finish. As you would expect,
the 911 Cabriolet offers a high level of
occupant safet y and features an effective
roll ­over protection concept as well as
full ­size airbags for the driver and front
p a s s e n g e r.
Without question, the 911 Carrera S
Cabriolet has remained faithful to the
sporty spirit of its predecessors and is
ensuring that the legacy lives on in the
21s t ce n t u r y.
For fuel consumption and CO
2 emissions, please refer to pages 143/145.

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engine developing 257 kW (350 hp) at
7,400 rpm, which displays superlative per­
formance. The 0 to 62 mph sprint is
completed in 5.1 seconds, for example.
And it boasts a top speed of 175 mph.
Equally superlative are the fuel consump ­
tion and CO
2 emissions figures which
are up to 16 % lower than those of the
previous model.
When it comes to traction, however,
composure and reason prevail in the
form of the further enhanced Porsche
Traction Management (PTM) active all ­
wheel ­drive system. Working together
with Porsche Stability Management
It may come as a surprise to you, but

our engineers are very emotional people.
And clear thinkers. There is no conflict
bet ween these t wo traits. On the contrary,
they are ideal qualifications for those

tasked with the development of a cabrio ­
let that is more than just a fair ­weather
car: the new 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet.
Entirely without contradiction, it com­
bines the thrills of open ­top driving with
outstanding road holding.
May we now appeal to your emotions?
Here goes. The new 9 11 Carrera 4
Cabriolet is powered by a 3.4 ­litre flat ­six
Strength | The new 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet
There’s a lot of emotion in engineering.
Such as that unique cornering feel.

The new 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet.
(PSM), PTM ensures excellent levels of
stabilit y and safet y. So you can give free
rein to your emotions. Even in the wet
and snow.
The new hood of the
9 11 Carrera 4
Cabriolet is able to adapt to the weather
and your mood in precisely 13 seconds.
That ’s all the time it needs to open or
close at road speeds of up to 31 mph.
Magnesium support elements make the
hood light weight, yet extremely rigid and
robust. An integral wind deflector is fit ted
as standard. Electrically powered, it
extends in just t wo seconds. There’s a feeling of pride that the fabric
hood creates the same elegant silhouet te
as that of the
9 11 Coupé models. The
powerful proportions – the body that is
44 mm wider at the rear, the wider rear
track and 295 mm wide rear t yres – are
characteristic of all ­wheel ­drive design.
All this combines to create that unique
Porsche cornering feel.
We think that it ’s bet ter to play out your
emotions than to conceal them. Because
only a weak character shows no feelings
at all. The new
9 11 Carrera 4 Cabriolet.
For fuel consumption and CO
2 emissions, please refer to pages 143/145.

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Which vital ingredients do you need to
experience moments of true happiness?
It ’s our conviction, at least, that you need
impressive road holding. Plus safety,
reliabilit y and faith in technology that won’t
let you down when you need it most.
Because only when we have peace of

mind are we truly free.
All these ingredients have been brought
together in the 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet.
The car, powered by a 3.8 ­litre direct fuel
injection (DFI) engine with a maximum out ­
put of 294 kW (400 hp) at 7,400 rpm,
sprints from 0 to 62 mph in 4.7 seconds
and boasts a top speed of 183 mph.
Strength | The new 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet
The strength of identity can be measured after all.
In moments of happiness.

The new 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet.
Bringing additional peace of mind are the
fuel consumption and CO
2 emissions
figures of the new 911 Carrera 4S
Cabriolet, which are up to 14 % lower
than those of the previous model.
The car’s ‘happiness hub’, however, can
be found in the Porsche Traction
Ma na
gement (PTM) active all ­wheel ­drive
control system which has undergone fur ­
ther refinement. As a result, handling is
even more poised and balanced, particu ­
larly when the car is being driven at its
limits.
This makes controlling the car even
easier
and driving much more pleasura ­
ble.
The hood of the new 911 Carrera 4S
Cabriolet lets you open up to the open
road. The fabric hood featuring magne­
sium elements is light weight, yet robust
and extremely rigid. It opens in just
13 seconds at road speeds of up to
31 mph. When closed, it shows off an
aerodynamically optimised silhouette
that has a drag coefficient of just 0.31.
Which is also why you can hear hardly
any wind noise.
You can certainly hear the engine though.
The sound is – and remains – unmistakably
Porsche. Likewise the dimensions:
the car
is 44 mm wider at the rear, has a wide track and is equipped with wide rear
wheels on 20
­inch Carrera S t yres. All
evidence of that strong identit y.
It’s possible, of course, to describe mo ­
ments of happiness. But it ’s far bet ter to
experience them first hand. The new
911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet.
For fuel consumption and CO
2 emissions, please refer to pages 143/145.

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emperament
| Chassis and body
Hood.
Our engineers have completely redeveloped
the hood for the 911 Carrera Cabriolet
models. The result is a flexible roof
comprising a glass rear screen and three
individual and integral hood elements,
which are manufactured from magnesium
and covered in fabric. This makes the
hood highly robust and, yet, particularly
lightweight.
Another benefit is that the hood is
smooth and firm. The fabric remains taut
keeping the familiar 911 lines elegant. A trivialit y? Only if you choose to ignore
the impressively low drag coefficient

of just 0.30 for the 911 Carrera Cabriolet
models. A further feat of Porsche
engineering.
The rear screen is made from glass and
is electrically heated and scratch ­
resistant to provide excellent rearward
visibilit y. A rain channel on the hood
carries away water to avoid dripping
when the doors are opened.
Electrically powered, the hood is operat ­
ed using a but ton on the centre console
or via the key remote. It opens or closes in just 13 seconds and remains operable
up to a speed of 31 mph. The concertina
action ensures optimum protection for
the interior lining.
The interior hood lining is made from

a heat ­insulating and sound ­absorbing
material. Consistent interior temperatures
and an effective suppression of wind
noise are the perceptible results. Thank ­
fully, however, even the hood’s sound ­
proofing properties are no match for
the resonant Porsche sound.
Open, flexible, independent.
The optimum prerequisites for a long-term relationship.

Cabriolet technology.

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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