2013 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA wheelbase

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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
­
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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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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Interior design
Sporty ergonomics for ordinary driving.
Extraordinary comfort for sporty driving.

Interior design.
At Porsche, we don’t build everyday
sports cars, we build sports cars for
everyday use. How? By understanding
that great agilit y and maximum comfort
are not mutually exclusive but are, in
fact, aspects of a harmonious overall
concept.
This is especially true of the interior of
the 911. Sportiness, functionality and
high ­quality materials combine to form a
cohesive whole that is conducive to
dynamic driving, even during everyday
use. This becomes clearer the moment you
get in. The longer wheelbase
now of fers
25 mm more leg room in the front than
in previous 911 Carrera models, for
example.
Sportiness in harmony with comfort is
the theme which is reflected in the clever
ergonomics that characterise the entire
interior design. The materials used, the
layout of the controls and their operating
logic belong to a new generation of
sports car. Another new design for the
911 is the ascending centre console.
Its intelligent operating concept follows
a clear principle of direct simplicity. A classic 911 feature is the arrangement
of the five circular instruments with the
rev counter in the middle. The contempo
­
rary instrument cluster featuring a high ­
resolution 4.6 ­inch full VGA TFT colour
display enables the driver to view infor ­
mation from, for example, the adaptive
cruise control function, the audio system
or the new speed limit indicator.

Acoustics are an integral part of the
concept, particularly the engine sound.
Available as an option is the Burmester
®
High ­End Surround Sound System. Optimised for the 911 Carrera model
range, it features 12 loudspeakers and

a total output of 821 wat ts for a perfect
spatial sound.
The 911 proves that apparent opposites,
such as st yle and engineering or comfort
and performance, can go hand in hand.
For us, there is no contradiction and
certainly no need for compromise. After
all, a strong personalit y does not deny
the existence of opposites, it unites them.

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Temperament

| Chassis and body
“That can’t be done.”
If ever a sentence gave motivation to sports car designers, this is it.

Chassis and body.
A solid identit y tends to be described
with words like stability, directness or
substance. This might sound a lit tle
serious but, when it comes to the chassis
and body, we think that this is entirely
the right approach.
The best example is the engineered
design. Indeed, dynamic per formance
and ride comfort fundamentally depend
on factors such as vehicle weight, body
rigidity, wheelbase, axle construction
and steering. With the 911, we challenged
our engineers to push the boundaries
of what is possible. Chassis control systems make a key

contribution to the 911 driving experience
and thus to the 9 11 i d e n t i t y. T h e s e
include Porsche Stability Management
(PSM), Porsche Active Suspension

Management (PASM), which comes as
standard in the 911 Carrera S models,
Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus).
Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC)
is additionally available as an option for
the
9 11 Carrera S models.
Yet, there is still scope for improvement
as far as sport y performance is

concerned. The optional Sport Chrono Package triggers an adrenaline rush

at the push of a but ton. Dynamic engine
mounts, until now exclusively reserved

for 911 GT and Turbo models, may not be
capable of breaking the laws of physics
but they do succeed in exploiting them

to their own advantage – and yours.

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Temperament

| Chassis and body
Engineered design.
The innovative bodyshell of the 911 fulfils
t wo structural design requirements: first,
excellent driving dynamics due to the
body’s extremely high rigidit y; second,
a vehicle weight saving of up to 65 kg
primarily as a result of the intelligent
lightweight construction. To meet the second requirement, we
employed state
­of­ the ­art techniques for
combining various materials in order
to utilise specific material properties
exactly where they are needed.
For the bodyshell, therefore, we used
very thin, but nevertheless extremely
rigid, sheets of steel. Aluminium and magnesium were used extensively in
areas such as the roof, underbody, front
end, doors, rear wings and engine com
­
partment and luggage compartment lids.
Magnesium, which is a particularly light ­
weight material, was also selected for
the cockpit and centre console support
beam and, in the Cabriolet models, the
hood shell elements. Such material effi ­ciency is key to reducing the overall
weight and, as a result, fuel consumption
of the vehicle.
For the driver, this intelligent blend

of materials reduces the weight of the
vehicle and offers a high level of comfort
thanks to excellent vibration ­damping
characteristics and particularly high com ­
posite rigidit y, an increase in dynamic
torsional stiffness of up to 25 % compared
with that of the previous model, and
even
sportier handling despite a further
improvement in the weight to power ratio.
The longer wheelbase improves comfort
as well as straight ­line accuracy and
driving stabilit y at high speeds and in
fast corners.

Front and rear axles.
The independent suspension at the front
features a light weight spring ­strut axle
with longitudinal and transverse links and
cross members that have been refined
for stiffness. Each front wheel is precisely
located, ensuring excellent directional stability, superior handling and reduced
pitching under braking, and the wide
track optimises turn
­in.
The rear axle is equipped with a
motorsport ­derived multi ­link suspension
and chassis subframe. Refined axle
kinematics for improved longitudinal
damping reduce acceleration squat and increase comfort. Light weight spring
struts further enhance agilit y.
The high proportion of aluminium used in
the construction of the axles reduces the
weight of the vehicle and of the unsprung masses, helping to improve fuel economy,
comfort and agility.
Rear axle of the 911 Carrera S
Front axle of the 911 Carrera S
Aluminium
Deep
­drawn steels
Multiphase steels
Super ­high ­strength micro ­alloyed steels
Boron ­alloyed steels

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1)
Weight is calculated in accordance with the relevant EC Directives and is valid for vehicles with standard specification only. Optional equipment increases this figure. The figure given includes 68 kg for the driver and 7 kg for luggage.2) Data determined in the NEDC (New European Driving Cycle) in accordance with the Euro 5 (715/2007/ EC and 692/2008/ EC) measurement method. The figures do not refer to an individual vehicle nor do they constitute part of the of fer.
They are intended solely as a means of comparing dif ferent t ypes of vehicle. You can obtain further information about individual vehicles from your Porsche Centre. Fuel consumption calculated for vehicles with standard specification
only. A vehicle’s fuel consumption and CO
2 emissions depend not only on its ef ficient use of fuel but also on driving st yle and other non ­technical factors. Actual consumption and per formance may var y with items of optional equipment.
Technical data.9 11 C a r r e r a 911 Carrera Cabriolet9 11 C a r r e r a S911 Carrera S Cabriolet
Weights
Manual / PDK Manual / PDK Manual / PDK Manual / PDK
Unladen (DIN) 1,380 kg / 1,400 kg1,450 kg / 1,470 kg1,395 kg / 1,415 kg1,465 kg / 1,485 kg
Unladen (EC)
1)1,455 kg / 1,475 kg 1,525 kg / 1,545 kg1,470 kg / 1,490 kg1,540 kg / 1,560 kg
Permissible gross weight 1,795 kg / 1,815 kg1,850 kg / 1,870 kg1,830 kg / 1,850 kg1,885 kg / 1,905 kg
PerformanceManual / PDK Manual / PDK Manual / PDK Manual / PDK
Top speed 179 mph / 178 mph177 mph / 176 mph188 mph / 187 mph187 mph / 185 mph
0 – 62 mph 4.8 secs / 4.6 secs 5.0 secs / 4.8 secs4.5 secs / 4.3 secs 4.7 secs / 4.5 secs
Sport Chrono Package (with PDK) 0 – 62 mph – / 4.4 secs – / 4.6 secs– / 4.1 secs – / 4.3 secs
0 –99 mph 10.4 secs / 10.0 secs 10.8 secs / 10.4 secs9.4 secs / 9.0 secs 9.8 secs / 9.4secs
Sport Chrono Package (with PDK) 0 –99 mph – / 9.7 secs – / 10.1 secs– / 8.7 secs – / 9.1 secs
Flexibilit y (49 –74 mph) in 5th gear 6.4 secs / –6.7 secs / –5.9 secs / –6.2 secs / –
Overtaking acceleration (49–74 mph) – / 2.8 secs – / 2.9 secs– / 2.4 secs – / 2.5 secs
Fuel consumption/emissions 2)Manual / PDK Manual / PDK Manual / PDK Manual / PDK
Urban in mpg 22.0 / 25.2 21.5 / 24.7 20.4 / 12.2 20.0 / 22.7
Extra urban in mpg 41.5 / 43.440.3 / 42.139.7 / 42.139.2 / 40.9
Combined in mpg 9.0 / 8.29.2 / 8.49.5 / 8.79.7 / 8.9
CO
2 emissions g/km 212 / 194217 / 198224 / 205229 / 210
Dimensions/aerodynamics
Length 4,491 m m4,491 m m4,491 m m4,491 m m
Width 1,808 mm1,808 mm1,808 mm1,808 mm
Height 1,303 mm1, 2 9 9 m m1, 2 95 m m1, 2 92 m m
Wheelbase 2,450 mm2,450 mm2,450 mm2,450 mm
Luggage compartment volume
(German Car Manufacturers’ Assoc.) 14 5 l i t r e s
14 5 l i t r e s14 5 l i t r e s14 5 l i t r e s
Tank capacity (refill volume) 64 litres64 litres64 litres64 litres
Drag coefficient 0.290.300.290.30
911 Carrera / 911 Carrera Cabriolet 911 Carrera S / 911 Carrera S Cabriolet
Engine
Cylinders 6 6
Displacement 3,436 cm
33,800 cm3
Max. power (DIN)
at rpm257 kW (350 hp)
7, 4 0 0 294 kW (400 hp)
7, 4 0 0
Max. torque
at rpm 390 Nm
5,600 440 Nm
5,600
Compression ratio 12.5 : 1 12.5 : 1
Transmission
LayoutRear­wheel drive Rear­wheel drive
Manual gearbox 7­speed 7­speed
PDK (optional) 7­speed 7­speed
Chassis
Front axle McPherson strut suspension McPherson strut suspension
Rear axle Multi­link suspension Multi­link suspension
Steering Variable steering ratio, power­assisted (electromechanical) Variable steering ratio, power­assisted (electromechanical)
Turning circle 11. 1 m 11. 1 m
Brakes Four­piston aluminium monobloc fixed calipers front and rear,
discs internally vented and cross ­drilled Six
­piston aluminium monobloc fixed calipers at front, four ­piston
aluminium monobloc fixed calipers at rear, discs internally vented
and cross ­drilled
Vehicle stabilit y system Porsche Stability Management (PSM) including ABS
with additional brake functions Porsche Stability Management (PSM) including ABS
with additional brake functions
Standard wheels Front: 8.5 J x 19 ET 54, Rear: 11 J x 19 ET 69 Front: 8.5 J x 20 ET 51, Rear: 11 J x 20 ET 70
Standard tyres Front: 235/40 ZR 19, Rear: 285/35 ZR 19 Front: 245/35 ZR 20, Rear: 295/30 ZR 20

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9 11 C a r r e r a 4911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet9 11 C a r r e r a 4 S911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet
Weights
Manual/PDK Manual/PDKManual/PDKManual/PDK
Unladen (DIN) 1,430 kg / 1,450 kg1,500 kg / 1,520 kg1,445 kg / 1,465 kg1,515 k g / 1,535 k g
Unladen (EC)
1)1,505 kg / 1,525 kg 1,575 kg / 1,595 kg1,520 kg / 1,540 kg1,590 kg / 1,610 kg
Permissible gross weight 1,845 kg / 1,865 kg1,900 kg / 1,920 kg1,875 kg / 1,895 kg1,935 kg / 1,955 kg
PerformanceManual / PDK Manual / PDK Manual / PDK Manual / PDK
Top speed 177 mph / 175 mph 175 mph / 173 mph 185 mph / 184 mph183 mph / 182 mph
0 – 62 mph 4.9 secs / 4.7 secs5.1 secs / 4.9 secs4.5 secs / 4.3 secs4.7 secs / 4.5 secs
Sport Chrono Package (with PDK) 0 – 62 mph – / 4.5 secs– / 4.7 secs– / 4.1 secs– / 4.3 secs
0 –99 mph 10.6 secs / 10.2 secs11.0 secs / 10.6 secs9.6 secs / 9.2 secs10.0 secs / 9.6 secs
Sport Chrono Package (with PDK) 0 –99 mph – / 9.9 secs– / 10.3 secs– / 8.9 secs– / 9.3 secs
Flexibilit y (49 –74 mph), in 5th gear 6.5 secs / –6.8 secs / –6.0 secs/ –6.3 secs / –
Overtaking acceleration (49–74 mph) – / 2.9 secs– / 3.1 secs– / 2.5 secs– / 2.7 secs
Fuel consumption/emissions 2)Manual / PDK Manual / PDK Manual / PDK Manual / PDK
Urban in mpg 21.4 / 24.1 20.9 / 23.7 19.8 / 22.219.6 / 21.9
Extra urban in mpg 39.7 / 41.539.2 / 40.937.6 / 40.337.1 / 39.7
Combined in in mpg 30.3 / 32.829.7 / 32.428.5 / 31.028.2 / 30.7
CO
2 emissions g/km 219 / 203224 / 205234 / 215236 / 217
Dimensions/aerodynamics
Length 4,491 m m4,491 m m4,491 m m4,491 m m
Width 1,8 52 m m1,8 52 m m1,8 52 m m1,8 52 m m
Height 1,3 0 4 m m1,3 0 0 m m1, 2 9 6 m m1, 2 9 4 m m
Wheelbase 2,450 mm2,450 mm2,450 mm2,450 mm
Luggage compartment volume
(German Car Manufacturers’ Assoc.) 125 l i t re s
125 l i t re s125 l i t re s125 l i t re s
Tank capacity (refill volume) 68 litres68 litres68 litres68 litres
Drag coefficient 0.300.31 0.30 0.31
911 Carrera 4 / 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet 911 Carrera 4S / 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet
Engine
Cylinders 6 6
Displacement 3,436 cm
33,800 cm3
Max. power (DIN)
at rpm257 kW (350 hp)
7, 4 0 0 294 kW (400 hp)
7, 4 0 0
Max. torque
at rpm 390 Nm
5,600 440 Nm
5,600
Compression ratio 12.5 : 1 12.5 : 1
Transmission
LayoutAll­wheel drive All­wheel drive
Manual gearbox 7­speed 7­speed
PDK (optional) 7­speed 7­speed
Chassis
Front a xle McPherson strut suspension McPherson strut suspension
Rear axle Multi­link suspension Multi­link suspension
Steering Variable steering ratio, power­assisted (electromechanical) Variable steering ratio, power­assisted (electromechanical)
Turning circle 11. 1 m 11. 1 m
Brakes Four­piston aluminium monobloc fixed calipers front and rear,
discs internally vented and and cross ­drilled Six
­piston aluminium monobloc fixed calipers at front, four ­piston
aluminium monobloc fixed calipers at rear, discs internally vented
and cross ­drilled
Vehicle stability system Porsche Stability Management (PSM)
including ABS with additional brake functions Porsche Stability Management (PSM)
including ABS with additional brake functions
Standard wheels Front: 8.5 J x 19 ET 54, Rear: 11 J x 19 ET 48 Front: 8.5 J x 20 ET 51, Rear: 11 J x 20 ET 52
Standard tyres Front: 235/40 ZR 19, Rear: 295/35 ZR 19 Front: 245/35 ZR 20, Rear: 305/30 ZR 20
1) Weight is calculated in accordance with the relevant EC Directives and is valid for vehicles with standard specification only. Optional equipment increases this figure. The figure given includes 68 kg for the driver and 7 kg for luggage.2) Data determined in the NEDC (New European Driving Cycle) in accordance with the Euro 5 (715/2007/ EC and 692/2008/ EC) measurement method. The figures do not refer to an individual vehicle nor do they constitute par t of the of fer.
They are intended solely as a means of comparing dif ferent t ypes of vehicle. You can obtain fur ther information about individual vehicles from your Porsche Centre. Fuel consumption calculated for vehicles with standard specification
only. A vehicle’s fuel consumption and CO
2 emissions depend not only on its ef ficient use of fuel but also on driving st yle and other non ­technical factors. Actual consumption and per formance may var y with items of optional equipment.