Brochure: Porsche 991 911 Coupe and Cabriolet
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The 911 Porsche identity Strength 6 Exterior design 10 Interior design 14 Engineering 16 The 911 Carrera models 18 Temperament 34 Engine 36 Transmission 46 Chassis and body 52 Composure 72 Safety 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 grounded enthusiastic courageous liberated Strengthdetermined directmaturespirited Strength | The 911 Many legends look to the past. This one looks to the future. The 911. It’s time to look forward. Because, car, but this wouldn’t have been a It is precisely how we respond to the sophisticated ergonomics and sporty traditionally, the 911 has always had Porsche, and certainly not a 911. passion for the sports car and do justice comfort. an eye to the future. to the 911 legend – and always with Our identity is the 911. This is also, and tomorrow in mind. All of that is what defines us. In short, it Our own engineering tradition is evident especially, true in the 21st century. is the way in which we combine tradition from the ‘Dr. Ing.’ in our company name. Instantly recognisable and originally We have achieved this with a future- and innovation, performance and every- Also from our racing victories, now engineered for the racetrack, it continues oriented design, with engines that day practicality, form and function. For totalling more than 30,000. Not only to stir the emotions today, just as it did consume comparatively little but deliver us, these are not contradictions, but our more feats of heroism, but responsibility in 1963. a considerable amount of power, with moti vation. We are referring to Intelligent for the future of the sports car and for efficiency-enhancing technologies such Performance. the environment. Then there is the 911’s Yet, is that enough to move forward? as auto start/stop, thermal management reputation as an iconic sports car. Above all, is it enough for you? Don’t we and electrical system recuperation, Our identity can be accurately described However, this reputation means nothing need to break the stranglehold of with intelligent lightweight construction, by many words. And three digits. unless we continue to breathe new life tradition once in a while before it one day with an innovative hood concept on the into old ideas. For us, heritage and future stifles innovation altogether? We believe Cabriolet models, with Porsche Traction The 911. Porsche Identity. are inseparably linked. Of course, we that the answer is ‘yes’. This is our Management (PTM) active all-wheel could simply have made a capable sports approach to the preservation of tradition. drive, and with an interior that combines For fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and efficiency class, please refer to pages 141/143. 8 9 Strength | Exterior design Can you imagine a face without an expression? Exterior design. Every child recognises a 911, but can its Our designers and engineers speak Overhangs are short at the front and identity be described in words? It can, by guardedly about the 911 evolution. This rear, giving the 911 a compact and agile looking more closely at the use of form, evolution is always motivated by the look. proportions and contours. The roof line principle that any innovations should be tapers down into the rear. The wings are functional and perfectly compatible. The The sporty overall impression is higher than the front lid and, at the rear, result is a harmonious overall concept emphasised by the low roof line and by the they add muscle. They give the 911 its that makes the 911 a sports car fit for wide track at the front. On the 911 Carrera distinctive expression and leave you in no the 21st century. Indeed, the Porsche all-wheel-drive models, the body is 44 mm doubt as to its temperament. 911 Carrera has already won the wider at the rear. The resulting benefits prestigious ‘Red Dot Design Award’ for its include increased traction and agility. The overall appearance is low, wide and unique, functional and emotive design. sleek. Typically 911. The silhouette is therefore typically 911 To show you what we mean, we should and typical in terms of its development, So, is everything just the same as it has start by taking a look at the car’s which will now be described in more detail. been since 1963? Yes, and no. After all, exterior. Its long wheelbase helps to only those who change will remain true to provide a high level of driving stability themselves. and excellent cornering dynamics. 10 11 Strength | Exterior design The vehicle architecture, with its wide Fitted as standard, the Bi-Xenon head- The indicators, daytime running lights At the rear, everything is clean and One unmistakable Porsche feature The 911 Carrera models and the Even the logo on the rear has an impor- track at the front axle and the low roof lights have the familiar oval-shaped and position lights are all LEDs and are sharp: the styling, the appearance and is the stainless steel tailpipes. On the 911 Carrera S models are equipped tant function to perform. It is, after all, line, lends the front of the 911 a dynamic surrounds for classic appeal and reveal integrated into the separate front light the effect. This is due not least to the S models, twin tailpipes are fitted on as standard with 19-inch and 20-inch the hallmark of the Porsche identity. appearance that is both sporty and their technically impressive inner units. Their slimline design contrasts with distinct lines and narrow LED taillights both sides. The wide rear spoiler is wheels, respectively. Their large elegant. It has also helped us to achieve a workings. LED main headlights including that of the rounded headlights. Together which accentuate the horizontal extendable, acting to reduce lift in all dimensions enhance the sporty presence In summary, form always follows function. low drag coefficient of 0.29 for the Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus with the two integral air intakes, they contouring of the rear. The illuminated driving situations and further increase of the 911. The tyres have a large rolling As a design principle, it couldn’t be 911 Carrera. (PDLS+) with dynamic cornering lights, make the front of the 911 unmistakable. rear light strip on the all-wheel-drive driving stability. circumference for improved comfort and more simple, but it’s what makes the speed-sensitive headlight range control models further enhances the effect. performance. 911 a 911. and dynamic main beam are available as an option. 12 13 Strength | Interior design Sporty ergonomics for ordinary driving. Extraordinary comfort for sporty driving. Interior design. At Porsche, we don’t build everyday This becomes clearer the moment you A classic 911 feature is the arrangement Optimised for the 911 Carrera model sports cars, we build sports cars for get in. The long wheelbase in all 911 of the five round instruments with the rev range, it features 12 loudspeakers and a everyday use. How? By understanding models offers an astonishing amount of counter in the middle. The instrument total output of 821 watts for a perfect that great agility and maximum comfort leg and head room. cluster is contemporary, featuring a spatial sound. are not mutually exclusive but are, in high-resolution 4.6-inch colour screen fact, aspects of a harmonious overall Sportiness in harmony with comfort is for viewing information relating to the The 911 proves that apparent opposites, concept. the theme that is reflected in the clever adaptive cruise control function, the such as style and engineering or comfort ergonomics that characterise the entire audio system, the speed limit indicator and performance, can go hand in hand. This is especially true of the interior of interior design. The materials used, the and more. For us, there is no contradiction and the 911. Sportiness, functionality and layout of the controls and their operating certainly no need for compromise. After high-quality materials combine to form logic belong to a modern-day sports car. Acoustics are an integral part of the all, a strong personality does not deny a cohesive whole that is conducive to Another is the ascending centre console. concept, particularly the engine sound. the existence of opposites, it unites dynamic driving, even during everyday Its intelligent operating concept follows a Available as an option is the Burmester® them. use. clear principle of direct simplicity. High-End Surround Sound System. 14 15 Strength | Engineering Let’s forget the future for a moment. As we discover it in the present. Engineering. What use is the engineering of tomorrow Power is transmitted to the wheels by the not just in the wet and snow, but also Dynamic engine mounts, available as an when it can be found on the road today? 7-speed manual gearbox with the highest when adopting a sporty driving style. option for all models, provide tangible, None. So let’s turn to the here and now. gear designed specifically with fuel econ- more precise handling – not only in the omy in mind or, optionally, by efficiency- The chassis is also packed with forward- bends. The engines, as you would expect, are enhanced Porsche Doppel kupplung (PDK), looking technology. Fitted as standard characterised by six horizontally opposed which offers gear changes with no inter- in the 911 Carrera S and 911 Carrera S The 911 has a lightweight composite cylinders. The 3.4-litre engine in the ruption in the flow of power. Cabriolet, Porsche Torque Vectoring construction in aluminium and steel. 911 Carrera models produces 257 kW (PTV) – or Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus Used extensively and in just the right (350 hp); in the 911 Carrera S models, On the 911 Carrera all-wheel-drive (PTV Plus) in conjunction with PDK – places, lightweight aluminium improves the 3.8-litre engine develops 294 kW models, Porsche Traction Management increases dynamic perfor mance.