2013 PORSCHE 911 TARGA4 Information Manual

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Brakes.
The new 911 Targa 4 is equipped front
and rear with anodised black four-piston
aluminium monobloc fixed calipers. All
brake discs have a diameter of 330 mm.
Braking performance.
Yet another feat of engineering.
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The new 911 Targa 4S features red six-
piston aluminium monobloc fixed calipers
at the front and four-piston aluminium
monobloc fixed callipers at the rear.

The brake disc diameter is 340 mm at
the front and 330 mm at the rear. The
results are enhanced braking performance
and stability. On both models, the brake calipers have
an enclosed monobloc construction.
This makes them tougher but lighter and
enables sensitive response behaviour,
even under extreme loads. The pedal
travel is short and the biting point
precise. The brake discs are cross- drilled
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Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake
(PCCB).
The optional Porsche Ceramic Composite
Brake (PCCB) has a proven track record
from the world of motorsport. The cross-
drilled ceramic brake discs have a diame -
ter of 350 mm front and rear for even
more formidable braking performance.
The use of six-piston aluminium monobloc
brake calipers on the front axle and
four-piston aluminium monobloc brake
calipers at the rear – all finished in

yellow – ensures extremely high brake
forces which, crucially, are exceptionally
consistent. PCCB enables shorter braking
distances in even the toughest road and
race conditions. The key advantage of PCCB is the
extremely low weight of the ceramic brake
discs, which are approximately 50
%
lighter than standard discs of similar
design and size. As well as enhancing
performance and fuel economy, this

represents a major reduction in unsprung
and rotating masses. The consequence of
this is bet ter road holding and increased
comfort, particularly on uneven roads.
Circuit racing will require extra main -
tenance to be carried out in addition to
the routine maintenance.
Electric parking brake.
The electric parking brake, which you
can activate and deactivate manually,
releases automatically as you pull away. With the hill-hold function, you can pull
away without ever rolling back. The

system automatically detects when the
vehicle has come to a halt on an uphill
gradient requiring intervention. PSM then
maintains the brake pressure at all four
wheels to prevent the vehicle from
moving in the opposite direction.
Airbags.
The new 911 Targa 4 models offer
advanced airbag technology in the form
of full-size driver and front passenger
airbags, which are inflated in t wo stages,
depending on the severit y and t ype of
accident (e. g. frontal or offset frontal). In
less serious accidents, the airbags are
only partially inflated, thereby minimising
discomfort to the occupants.
Porsche Side Impact Protection System
(POSIP).
The new 9 11 Targa 4 models are equipped
as standard with the Porsche Side Impact
Protection System (POSIP). It comprises
side impact protection elements in the
doors and t wo airbags on each side. An
integral thorax airbag is located in each

seat side bolster, while the door panels
each contain an upwards-inflating head
airbag. Each thorax airbag has a volume
of 10 litres and each head airbag 15 litres,
ensuring excellent protection in the event
of a side impact.
Roll-over protection.
The 911 Targa 4 models have exemplary
torsional rigidit y and flexural strength.
Increased protection is provided by the
steel roll-over protection system located
under the aluminium panel of the Targa
roll bar.
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The new 9 11 Targa 4 models are equipped
as standard with Bi-Xenon headlights
including a headlight cleaning system and
dynamic range control. The LED front
light units incorporate direction indicators,
day time running lights and position lights.
Cut ting- edge LED technology is also used
for the taillights. LEDs provide better
illumination and respond more quickly to
driver input. In the event of sudden braking, the adap
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tive LED brake lights begin to pulsate. If
the vehicle is braked to a halt, the hazard
warning lights will switch on automatically.
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS).
The Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)
is available as an option. Its dynamic
cornering light function swivels the head -
lights towards the inside of the bend,
based on steering angle and road speed,
in order to illuminate more of the road
Let’s call it a mobile
illuminated art installation.
Lighting concept.
on tight bends and turns. Put simply, the
road ahead is illuminated the moment
you enter a bend. Speed-sensitive head -
light range control is also part of the
PDLS as is the adverse weather function.
LED main headlights with Porsche
Dynamic Light System Plus (PDLS +
).
Superior safet y meets sport y design in
the form of the LED main headlights with
PDLS +
which are available as optional
equipment. Each headlight housing
features four LED spots for the day time
running lights, and one LED light ring.
In addition to being efficient and long-
lasting, LED technology also creates

a light very similar to daylight which
helps to reduce driver fatigue.
One special feature of PDLS +
is the
dynamic main beam function. A camera
detects the lights of vehicles ahead as
well as those of oncoming traffic. Based
on the data from the camera, the dynamic
main beam function then adapts the
headlight range accordingly. This continu -
ous, stepless control means that you are
able to see the course of the road,
pedestrians and potential hazards earlier
without hindering other road users.
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In an era of intensifying debate about
global
climate change and CO2 emissions,
every automotive manufacturer is asking
what it has to offer right now. Our answer
is ‘high performance must be accom panied
by high efficiency’.
Exhaust emission control.
Vehicles manufactured by Porsche
demonstrate that even high-performance
sports cars can achieve moderate
fuel consumption and exhaust emission
values in their respective category. This is enabled, on the one hand, by the
use of fuel-efficient technologies such

as auto start /stop, thermal management,
electrical system recuperation, direct
fuel injection or coasting mode. On the
other hand, new cataly tic converters
developed for the 911 provide efficient
emission control through the use of
stereo Lambda control circuitry.
Sustainable driving pleasure
is ultimately a question of good style too.
Porsche and the environment.
Fuel economy and recycling.
Intelligent lightweight construction is
fundamental to the Porsche identit y. It
is expressed through the use of a high
proportion of aluminium, magnesium,
plastics, super-high-strength sheet steel
and environmentally friendly water-based
paints. All materials are meticulously
and purposefully selected. All lightweight
materials are easily recyclable and
all plastic components are labelled to
facilitate their separation for subsequent
recycling. In short, the 911 is now around
95 % recoverable.
Fuel.
All Porsche models – including the 911 –
are designed to operate using 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.
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For fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, please refer to page 103.

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Comfort.
You could say that designing a sports car
is all about creating a unique st yle. But
it’s also about reconciling performance
with everyday practicalit y. To achieve this
seemingly contradictory goal, all elements,
particularly those in the interior, must be
perfectly coordinated with each other.
Specifically, this means combining sport y
ergonomics, high-quality materials and
signature Porsche st yling to create one harmonious overall concept. One that’s
timeless. And, perhaps precisely because
of this, one that ’s also a lit tle ahead of
its time.Instruments.
St ylish, not kitsch. Practical, not fanciful.
The five round instruments provide you
with exactly the information you require.
They do so efficiently and accurately
using pioneering technology, whilst also
Can something be timeless

and yet still ahead of its time?
retaining their classic looks and layout
with the rev counter in the centre.
The instrument cluster with its high-
resolution 4.6-inch colour screen
provides you with a continuous stream
of data from the on-board computer,
such as trip mileage, journey time or
average fuel consumption.
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It also displays the navigation system
map, delivers various warnings, including
alerts from the Tyre Pressure Monitoring
(TPM) system, and tells you the current
front /rear axle torque distribution. You
can also use it to carry out individual
set tings.
Steering wheels.
In the 9 11 Targa 4, there is a point at
which all forces come together: the
steering wheel, where driver and machine
meet. This is why all steering wheels have
a high-grip steering wheel rim in smooth-
finish leather and offer outstanding
ergonomics. A full-size airbag is integrated
as standard.
Sports steering wheel.
The sports steering wheel is fit ted as
standard and adjusts up to 60 mm for
reach and up to 40 mm for height.
Multifunction steering wheel.
The optional multifunction steering
wheel has four function but tons and t wo
thumbwheels for convenient operation
of audio, telephone and navigation func
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tions, the colour display and on-board
computer. On request, the steering wheel
is available 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 features
a display above the airbag module to
inform 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 wheel.
SportDesign steering wheel.
In conjunction with PDK, the steering
wheel features t wo gearshift paddles.
These are made from a strong alloy and
are ergonomically located behind the left-
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 com-
bined with the optional Sport Chrono
Package, the left- and right-hand spokes
additionally feature a display that tells
you whether the SPORT, SPORT PLUS
and Launch Control functions have
been activated.
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.
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Sports seats.
The Sports seats in partial leather are
comfortable and provide support even
during performance driving. They are
equipped as standard with electric seat
height and backrest adjustment and
mechanical fore/aft adjustment.
Sports seats Plus.
Available as an option are Sports seats
Plus in leather with electric seat height
and backrest adjustment as well as
mechanical fore/aft adjustment. The side
bolsters on the squab and backrest
have firmer, sportier padding and offer
even better lateral support. The backrest
shells are finished in Silver Grey.
Fully electric Sports seats.
If you don’t want to sacrifice sportiness
for comfort, the optional fully electric
Sports seats provide electric adjustment
of seat height, backrest angle, squab angle, squab depth, fore/aft position,
four-way lumbar support and even the
steering column.
The integrated memory package supports
both exterior mirrors and all seat posi -
tions on the driver’s side as well as the
set tings for the steering wheel, lights,
wipers, air conditioning, door locks,
PCM, and instrument cluster.
Adaptive Sports seats Plus.
The optional adaptive Sports seats Plus
are the ideal combination of sport and
comfort. Finished in leather and with side
bolsters having a firm, sport y padding,
they also feature shoulder supports for
the best possible hold. Offering 18-way
electric adjustment, the seats can be
optimally adapted to meet your needs in
terms of seat height, squab
and backrest
angle, squab length, fore/aft
adjustment
and four-way lumbar support. The

steering column is also electrically
adjustable.
In addition, the side bolsters on the seat
squab and backrest are independently
adjustable for added comfort on long
journeys and precision lateral support on
winding roads. Also included is a memory
function for all seat positions (apart from
the side bolsters) and lumbar support on
the driver’s side as well as the positions
of the steering wheel and exterior mirrors.
The memory function also supports, for
example, set tings for the steering wheel,
lights, wipers, air conditioning, door locks,
PCM, and instrument cluster.
Sports bucket seats.*
Sports bucket seats featuring a folding
backrest, integral thorax airbag and
manual fore/aft adjustment are available
as optional equipment. The seat shells
are made from glass- and carbon-fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) with a carbon
surface finish.
On request, the Sports bucket seats are
also available with the integrated memory
package. The package includes electric
steering column adjustment and a memory
function for both exterior mirror positions
as well as the set tings for the steering
wheel, lights, wipers, air conditioning, door
locks, PCM and instrument cluster.
Seat heating and ventilation.
Seat heating is available as an option for
all seats. Seats are heated in the squab,
the backrest and the side bolsters of the
front seats.
In conjunction with seat heating, we can
equip the seats (except for the Sports
bucket seats) with seat ventilation on
request. A draught-free slipstream effect
is produced by active ventilation of the perforated seat centre and backrest and
by passive aeration at the side bolsters.
This evaporates perspiration moisture
and therefore makes for a dry and pleas
-
ant seating environment, even in hot
weather.
Rear seats.
The rear seats are remarkably comforta -
ble for a sports car. With the backrests
folded down, the luggage compartment
volume in the new 911 Targa 4 models,
with a capacit y of 160 litres, offers plent y
of space for luggage too.
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* Child seats are not compatible with the Spor ts bucket
seats.
1 Fully electric Sports seat 2 Adaptive Spor ts seat Plus3 Rear seats
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