Engineering and style – and Porsche identity on the inside, as demonstrated by the ascending center console. In typical Porsche fashion, the use of form follows a basic principle: focus on the driver. This is why the distance between the gear lever or selector and steering wheel is extremely short and the operating logic, such as that of the two-zone air conditioning system or the suspension settings, is clear and uncomplicated. You shouldn’t have to browse one submenu after another. You should instead be able to concentrate on what’s important: the road.

Our materials are high quality with a sporty character. The steering wheel rim, door pulls and armrests are in leather, for instance. Alcantara has proven its worth in motorsport and is used as standard for the roof lining of the Coupe models.

In addition to the choice of Black, Platinum Grey, Luxor Beige and Yachting Blue for the interior, there is a wide range of other personalization options available, including two-tone color combination or special colors and materials such as carbon, aluminum or high-quality wood.

Engineering that takes you forward: optional Porsche Communication Management (PCM) with navigation module and a high-resolution 7-inch color touchscreen. PCM is your control center for audio, navigation and communication functions.

Another element of the Porsche identity is sound. Fitted as standard, the CDR audio system with 7-inch color touchscreen and the Sound Package Plus offer outstanding performance with a total output of 235 watts. Available as an option is the BOSE® Surround Sound System with a total output

of 445 watts. In short, it delivers powerful audio playback combined with an impressive spatial sound.

No system promises such high standards in the 911, and fulfills them, as the optional High-End Surround Sound System from Burmester®, the bespoke manufacturer based in Berlin and one of the most respected premium audio manufacturers worldwide. With a total output of 821 watts, it ensures an incredible audio experience.

Our patented integral subwoofer enhances the bass performance of both optional sound systems and also saves weight. Typically Porsche.

Ergonomics, style and sound. Sports car technology, intelligently combined.

Porsche Communication Management (PCM) is available for the 911 models. Powerful, multifunctional and easy to use, PCM is your control center for audio, navigation and communication functions.

The main feature is the intuitive 7-inch touchscreen. Alternatively, you can choose to operate PCM using conventional rotary push 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 dual tuner frequency diversity with RDS, which continuously scans in the background for the best signal, and a dynamic autostore.

The DVD-audio drive plays CDs and audio DVDs and is MP3-compatible. Audio playback of video DVDs is also supported. A six-disc CD/DVD autochanger integrated into PCM is available as an option.

The standard-fitted universal audio interface (AUX) in the glove compartment enables you to connect your iPod® or any audio source. Recharging is also supported. Once connected, your iPod® or USB stick is then conveniently and safely operated via the PCM, the optional multifunction steering wheel or the optional voice control system.

You can download the performance display data from the Sport Chrono Package and data from the electronic logbook via the USB port. You can also transfer up to 10,000 tracks in MP3 format to the internal hard drive (or Jukebox)* of the PCM and play them from there. Podcasts and audiobooks

are recognized and played and cover art is displayed. Further details are available from your Porsche Center.

The navigation module in PCM features a high-speed hard drive and allows you to choose between a 2D display and a 3D perspective. In some regions, it is possible to display the terrain (with an overlaid satellite map) and buildings in 3D. Split screen mode enables you to view two functions at once, such as the current navigation map and a list of symbols that represent the next driving maneuver.

The navigation module also has a dynamic route guidance function which takes into account official traffic messages (TMC) and additional traffic flow sensors (TMC Pro).**

If you require route guidance, need to make a phone call or want to listen to the radio, then why not just say so? Almost all of the functions of PCM can be controlled using the optional voice control system with word-by-word input. In the majority of cases, you can simply say the name of the menu item as seen on the screen. The voice control system understands complete addresses when entered as navigation destinations, as well as phonebook entries and the names of radio stations. Even lists can be browsed by voice command. For added convenience, there is no need to ‘train’ the system.

An electronic logbook is available for PCM as an option. It enables automatic logging on every journey of mileage, route distance, date, time, starting location and destination. Data can be downloaded to a USB stick and evaluated on your home PC using the software supplied.

When two iconic German manufacturers join forces, the result is special. We’re referring to Porsche and Berlin-based Burmester®, one of the most respected manufacturers of high-end audio equipment worldwide, and the Burmester® High-End Surround Sound System. The technologies behind the system are based on the finest premium home audio systems Burmester® has to offer. The system owes its eminence to countless details, and one goal: perfection in sound.

The system has 12 amplifier channels with a total output of more than 821 watts, 12 loudspeakers including an active subwoofer with 300-watt class D amplifier, a total diaphragm surface area of more than 207 square inches (1,340 cm²), and a frequency response of 35 Hz to 20 kHz.

For the first time in a 911, Burmester® has introduced the patented integral subwoofer, which

replaces the familiar separate subwoofer and loudspeaker arrangement of other systems. This saves weight and has a beneficial impact on acoustic performance.

Crossover technology has been carried over more or less unmodified from the home audio sector. Analogue and digital filters have been optimally defined for their new installation location and finely tuned after extensive in-car audio testing.

The tweeters are ribbon-based air motion transformers (AMT) that have been designed specifically for the 911. For unmistakably fine, clear and undistorted high-frequency sound reproduction with excellent level stability. All loudspeaker housings are perfectly matched and deliver superior bass foundation, definition and impulse accuracy. As yet unequaled in the 911, the result is a

natural and richly textured spatial sound even at top volume.

The pure, sporty design with galvanized surrounds and Burmester® logos on selected loudspeakers make it clear that the appeal of the Burmester® High-End Surround Sound System is as much about the visual as it is the audio. Typically Porsche.

Cue the encore.

The sound of a Porsche is a unique characteristic, and we’re not referring only to the engine. The optional BOSE® Surround Sound System was specially developed for the 911 and is therefore perfectly tuned to the car’s specific interior acoustics.

It has a total output of 445 watts and comprises 8 amplifier channels, 12 loudspeakers and a patented integral 100-watt active subwoofer. The combined effect is a balanced acoustic pattern that transforms your 911 into a fast-moving concert hall.

In combination with Porsche Communication Management (PCM), the BOSE® Surround Sound System enables audio playback of DVDs and is thus able to make full use of the impressive sound spectrum of 5.1 digital recordings. Of course, you can still play other audio sources, such as CDs and

MP3s, in stereo or, at the push of a button, in one of the virtual surround modes generated by BOSE® Centerpoint® 2.

The BOSE®-patented AudioPilot® noise compensation technology uses a microphone to continuously measure the ambient noise inside the vehicle and adapts music playback instantly and automatically so that a consistent sound is maintained – whatever the driving conditions.

The result is a powerful sound and captivating 360° acoustic experience.

Cue the applause.

In the 911, there is a point at which all forces come together. The steering wheel is the most important interface between the driver and the sports car. This is why all available steering wheels feature a high-grip steering wheel rim in smooth-finish leather and offer outstanding ergonomics. A full-size airbag is integrated as standard.

The sports steering wheel is fitted as standard.


The optional multifunction steering wheel has four function buttons and two thumbwheels for

convenient operation of audio, telephone and navigation functions, TFT 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 two 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.

As with the sports steering wheel, the optional SportDesign steering wheel is adjustable for both height and reach and, thanks to its grip moldings, it’s in safe hands – even on the sportiest of drives.

In conjunction with PDK, the steering wheel features two 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 combined 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.

For increased comfort on cold days, steering wheel heating is available as an option for the sports steering wheel and multifunction steering wheels.

The heating is operated by a button on the rear of the lower steering wheel spoke.

Sporty not kitsch, practical not fanciful. The five circular instruments have one purpose above all: to provide information. They do so efficiently and accurately. Their styling is typically Porsche with the rev counter exactly where you would expect it to be: in the middle.

The instrument cluster with a high- resolution 4.6-inch TFT color screen provides you with a continuous stream of data from the on-board computer, such as trip mileage, journey time or average fuel consumption. It also displays the navigation system map, delivers various warnings, including alerts from the Tire Pressure Monitoring system (TPMS),  and reminds you of your selected communication and audio settings. You can also use it to carry out individual vehicle settings.

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.

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 a firmer, sportier padding and offer even better lateral support. The backrest shell is

finished in Silver Grey.

If you don’t want to sacrifice sportiness for comfort, the optional fully electric sports seats offer fully 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 the exterior mirrors and all seat positions on the driver’s side as well as settings for the steering wheel, lights, wipers, air conditioning, door locks, optional PCM, and instrument cluster.

The optional adaptive sports seats Plus are the ideal combination of sport and comfort. Finished in leather and with side bolsters having a firm, sporty 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 the personal memory 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 settings for the steering wheel, lights, wipers, air conditioning, door locks, optional PCM, and instrument cluster.

Seat heating is available as an option for all seats (except for sports bucket seats). Seats are heated in the squab, the backrest and, for the front seats, the side bolsters.

In conjunction with seat heating, we can equip the seats with seat ventilation on request. A slipstream effect is produced by active ventilation of the perforated seat center and backrest and by passive aeration at the side bolsters. This evaporates perspiration moisture and therefore makes for a dry and pleasant seating environment, even in hot weather.

The rear seats are remarkably comfortable for a sports car and the shelf behind offers additional storage space. With the backrests folded down, the luggage compartment volume in the 911 Carrera Coupe models increases to 7.2 cubic feet and, with a capacity of 5.4 cubic feet available, the 911 Carrera Cabriolet models offer plenty of space for luggage, too.

Available as an option, this cruise control function regulates your speed according to the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front. A radar sensor monitors the road ahead. If you have set a cruising speed but have begun to gain on the vehicle in front because it is driving more slowly, this is detected by the radar sensor.

The system now reduces the speed of your vehicle by restricting the throttle or gently applying the brakes, until the distance that you have preset is maintained. Your vehicle will now continue at a reduced speed. If the other vehicle decelerates further, adaptive cruise control will continue to reduce your cruising speed – even down to a halt.

For additional safety, if the system detects that the distance from the vehicle in front is decreasing, it will also prepare your vehicle for braking by precharging the braking system so that the brake pads are already in light contact with the brake discs. However, drivers still have to perform heavier braking themselves.

As soon as the road ahead clears again, your vehicle will accelerate back up to the cruising speed originally set.

If your vehicle approaches the vehicle in front too quickly, Porsche Active Safe (PAS) will issue audible and visual warnings. In addition, the system briefly jerks the brakes and if necessary initiates target braking, with any braking pressure applied by the driver being increased within

certain system limits.

* Available from November 2012 at the earliest.

The telephone module also enables you to establish a Bluetooth® link with those mobile phones that only support the Handsfree Profile (HFP). In this case, the Mobile phone preparation

To enable a Bluetooth® connection for those mobile phones that only support the Handsfree Profile (HFP),* an optional mobile phone preparation is available. It enables you to leave your mobile phone tucked away. .*

* Mobile phone preparation or telephone module in HFP mode: 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 your phone can be connected up to the external aerial (feature depends on how specific mobile phones connect to the cradle). For information about the availability of a cradle for your mobile phone, please contact an independent accessories retailer. The use of the telephone module for PCM via Bluetooth® SAP connection or with inserted SIM card prevents exposure to electromagnetic radiation as only the car’s external aerial is ever used.

The electrically adjustable slide/tilt sunroof is available as optional equipment for all 911 Carrera models. It opens outwards so that it does not interfere with headroom. Another advantage of the novel design is the large aperture for increased driving pleasure under the open sky.

The two-position net-type wind deflector protects against draft and further reduces wind noise.

The electrically adjustable slide/tilt sunroof is also available in tinted single-glazed safety

glass. An integral electric sunblind provides shade from unwanted bright light. It is available in five different colors. The design, headroom and aperture of the glass roof are identical to those of the regular slide/tilt sunroof. The only difference is that, even when closed, the glass sunroof still gives you that open-to-the-sky feeling.

The 911 models feature two-zone automatic climate control as standard with an enhanced ventilation effect and separate temperature controls for the driver and front passenger. The available air conditioning modes are gentle, normal and strong.

An active carbon filter traps particles, pollen and odors and an automatic air-recirculation function permanently monitors air quality, reduces humidity and switches from fresh to recirculated air when required. A demister function keeps the windows clear in cold weather. In warmer weather, a solar sensor helps the climate control to detect strong sunlight and automatically compensate for the comfort of both the driver and front passenger.

As an option, it is possible to have a programmable garage door opener integrated into the overhead console. At the push of a button, it controls up to three different garage doors, lighting systems or alarm systems.

The optional light design package is both practical and aesthetically appealing. It comprises dimmable LEDs in the overhead console and in the areas of the door pulls, door storage compartments, front footwells and rear seats.

For convenience, particularly at night, the ‘Welcome Home’ lighting function automatically switches on the LED daytime running lights for a defined period whenever the vehicle is opened or closed using the key remote.

A customizable delayed switch-off timer keeps the daytime running lights, the taillights and, where applicable, the courtesy lights switched on until you reach your front door.

This automatic speed control function is available as an option. For greater driver comfort on long stretches of road, cruise control operates in the 19-149 mph speed range and is activated using a button on the steering column control stalk.

ParkAssist is fitted as standard in the 911 Carrera Cabriolet models and is available as an option for the 911 Carrera Coupe models. Featuring four inconspicuous sensors in the rear end, the system audibly alerts the driver to the presence of obstacles detected behind the vehicle. An

intermittent warning tone increases in rapidity as the obstacle is approached.

An enhanced version of ParkAssist, with four sensors in the front end, is available as an option. The audible alert is supplemented by a visual warning in the central display screen, which shows a graphical representation of the vehicle from overhead.

With the optional Porsche Entry & Drive, you can leave your car key in your pocket. As soon as you grab the door handle or approach the luggage compartment, the system automatically checks the encrypted access code on the key. Once the key is validated, the door or the luggage compartment

lid unlocks. The engine can then be started and switched off using the electronic ignition switch.

To lock the vehicle, you simply press the button on the outside of the door handle. Porsche Entry & Drive then locks the vehicle and activates the engine immobilizer and steering column lock.

The luggage compartment volume in the 911 models vary from 4.7 cubic feet to 5.1 cubic feet on the 911 Carrera all-wheel-drive models. The luggage compartment is fully trimmed in scratch-resistant materials.

Available as an option for the Coupe models, the roof transport system in aluminum is aerodynamically efficient, very lightweight and easy to fit. A range of attachments is available, such as a roof box, a bike carrier or a ski/snowboard carrier. Maximum roof load is 165 pounds.