2014 PORSCHE 911 Information Manual

T h e 911
Porsche identity

Strength 6
Exterior design 10
Interior design 14
Engineering 16
The 911 Carrera models 18
Temperament 34
Engine 36
Tr a n s m i s s i o n 4 6
Chassis and body 52
Composure 72
S a f e t y 74
Comfort 82
Responsibility 104
Motorsport 106
Environment 112
Personality 116
Personalisation 118
Tyre identification 129
Panorama 136
911 identity 138
Technical data 140
Index 144

enthusiastic
liberated
spirited
determined
grounded
direct
mature
courageous
Strength

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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
totalling more than 30,000. Not only
more feats of heroism, 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.
However, 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 certainly not a 911.
Our identit y is the 911. This is also, and
especially, true in the 21st century.
Instantly recognisable and originally
engineered for the racetrack, it continues
to stir the emotions today, just as it did
i n 19 6 3.
Yet, is that enough to move forward?
Above all, is it enough for you? Don’t we
need to break the stranglehold of
tradition once in a while before it one day
stifles innovation altogether? We believe
that the answer is ‘yes’. 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
tomorrow in mind.
We have achieved this with a future-
oriented design, with engines that
consume comparatively little but deliver

a considerable amount of power, with
efficiency-enhancing technologies such
as auto start /stop, thermal management
and electrical system recuperation,
with intelligent lightweight construction,
with an innovative hood concept on the
Cabriolet models, with Porsche Traction
Management (PTM) active all-wheel
drive, and with an interior that combines sophisticated ergonomics and sporty
comfor t.
All of that is what defines us. In short, it
is the way in which we combine tradition
and innovation, performance and every
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day 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 three digits.
The 911. Porsche Identit y.
For fuel consumption, CO
2 emissions and efficiency class, please refer to pages 141/143.
S trength | The 911

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trength
| 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. Our designers and engineers speak
guardedly about the 911 evolution. This
evolution is always motivated by the
principle that any innovations 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 Design Award’ for its
unique, functional and emotive design.
To show you what we mean, we should
start by taking a look at the car’s
exterior. Its long wheelbase helps to
provide a high level of driving stabilit y
and excellent cornering dynamics. Overhangs are short at the front and
rear, giving the 911 a compact and agile
look.
The sport y overall impression is
emphasised by the low roof line and by the
wide track at the front. On the 911 Carrera
all-wheel- drive models, the body is 44 mm
wider at the rear. The resulting benefits
include increased traction and agility.
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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trength
| Exterior design
The vehicle architecture, with its wide
track at the front axle and the low roof
line, lends the front of the 911 a dynamic
appearance that is both sport y and
elegant. It has also helped us to achieve a
low drag coefficient of 0.29 for the
9 11 C a r r e r a .
Fit ted as standard, the Bi-Xenon head -
lights have the familiar oval-shaped
surrounds for classic appeal and reveal
their technically impressive inner
workings. LED main headlights including
Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus
(PDLS +
) with dynamic cornering lights,
speed-sensitive headlight range control
and dynamic main beam are available

as an option.
The indicators, daytime running lights
and position lights are all LEDs and are
integrated into the separate front light
units. Their slimline design contrasts with
that of the rounded headlights. Together
with the two integral air intakes, they
make the front of the 911 unmistakable. At the rear, every thing is clean and
sharp: the styling, the appearance and
the effect. This is due not least to the
distinct lines and narrow LED taillights
which accentuate the horizontal
contouring of the rear. The illuminated
rear light strip on the all-wheel- drive
models further enhances the effect. One unmistakable Porsche feature

is the stainless steel tailpipes. On the
S models, t win tailpipes are fit ted on
both sides. The wide rear spoiler is
extendable, acting to reduce lift in all
driving situations and further increase
driving stability.
The 911 Carrera models and the
911 Carrera S models are equipped

as standard with 19-inch and 20 -inch
wheels, respectively. Their large
dimensions enhance the sporty presence
of the 911. The t yres have a large rolling
circumference for improved comfort and
performance. Even the logo on the rear has an impor
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tant function to perform. It is, after all,
the hallmark of the Porsche identity.In summary, form always follows function.
As a design principle, it couldn’t be
more simple, but it ’s what makes the
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trength
| 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 long wheelbase in all 911
models offers an astonishing amount of
leg and head room.
Sportiness in harmony with comfort is
the theme that 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 modern- day sports car.
Another 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 round instruments with the rev
counter in the middle. The instrument
cluster is contemporary, featuring a
high-resolution 4.6-inch colour screen

for viewing information relating to the
adaptive cruise control function, the
audio system, the speed limit indicator
and more.
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.