The 911 comes equipped with PCM as standard. As a central information and communication system, it is versatile and yet surprisingly easy to operate.

The main feature is the 6.5-inch touchscreen for intuitive control. Naturally, you can also choose to operate PCM using the button controls. With a maximum of five list items per page, the screen display is very clearly presented. A useful help function is displayed at the foot of the screen.

Radio functions include up to 42 memory presets and an FM two-tuner frequency diversity with RDS, which continuously scans for the best signal for the selected station by simultaneously switching to any number of the four radio aerials.

The integrated single CD/DVD drive is – in combination with the optional BOSE® Surround Sound System – able to play back music from audio and video DVDs in the 5.1 digital format. A six-disc CD/DVD autochanger integrated in PCM is available as an option.

A TV tuner, available as an option, receives both analogue and digital free-to-air television.

The optional GPS navigation system has a hard drive containing map data for most European countries, allowing for fast route calculations with a choice of three alternative routes.

A touchscreen enables rapid destination input and instant viewing of traffic information and points of interest (POIs) by simply allowing you to touch the symbols on the map. Route diversions can therefore be incorporated quickly and easily into the current route guidance.

When viewing a map, it is possible to select between a 3D perspective and a 2D display. At motorway exits, graphical turn indications are displayed for better orientation. In splitscreen mode, you can choose to display not only the current map overview, but also a list of icons that represent dynamic route guidance.

The optional electronic logbook enables automatic recording of mileage, route distance, time and date, starting point and destination as part of every journey. Once you have downloaded the logbooks from PCM via Bluetooth® or the optional USB interface, you can evaluate the data on your home PC using the software supplied. The software complies with all statutory requirements for automatic logbooks as specified by the German revenue authorities.

The TV tuner, available on request, is capable of receiving analogue and digital free-to-air television broadcasts (DVB-T) to provide entertainment between journeys. For your safety, the TV picture is switched off while the car is in motion.

Almost all of the functions of PCM can be controlled using the optional voice control system. The menu item is read aloud exactly as it is displayed on the screen and the voice control system recognises commands or sequences of numbers, whoever the speaker. It then gives an audible acknowledgement and carries out the functions you request. Without needing to ‘train’ the system, it is possible to view phone book entries, tune into radio stations and enter navigation destinations directly by speaking whole words.

This high-quality sound system is fitted as standard on all 911 models. A separate amplifier with a total output of 235 watts and nine loudspeakers create the perfect interior sound experience.

Available as an option, the GSM telephone module offers convenience and excellent reception. By inserting a SIM card directly into the PCM’s integral SIM card reader, calls can be made using the hands-free facility. For even more convenience, the Bluetooth® capability of a mobile phone can be used to make calls through the SIM Access Profile (SAP)*. Once automatic pairing is complete, the mobile phone’s aerial is switched off to conserve battery charge and the phone operates via the car aerial. Depending on the type of mobile phone, this gives access not only to the numbers on the SIM card, but also to the phone’s internal memory. Also, depending on the phone, it can be controlled using PCM, the optional multifunction steering wheel or the optional voice control system, without the phone ever leaving your pocket.**

* For information on compatible mobile phones, please contact your Porsche Centre.

** Mobile phone preparation. The use of a mobile phone inside a car may cause an increase in the interior electromagnetic field strength and, accordingly, in the electromagnetic radiation to which passengers are exposed. If a cradle is used to mount the mobile phone, the field strength in the passenger compartment can be reduced because the phone can be connected up to the external aerial (this feature depends on how specific mobile phones connect to the cradle). You can obtain a cradle from any accessories store. The use of the telephone module for PCM via Bluetooth® SAP connection or with an inserted SIM card prevents exposure to electromagnetic radiation as only the car’s external aerial is ever used.