911 Carrera

The way the 911 Carrera used to be

A 911 Carrera is about driving in its pure state. It's about agility and handling so responsive to your reflexes that the car no longer seems to be merely a machine, but an extension of yourself. A sixth sense, if you will. The feeling of driving at its most precise, most exquisite moment. It is a moment that has lasted for nearly three decades a moment shared by those who have taken the time to experience a 911.

911 Carrera Features

Standard and Optional Equipment

Exterior Features
• 10-year limited anti-perfo-ration corrosion warranty.
• 2-year, new vehicle limited warranty with unlimited mileage, including the Porsche roadside assistance program.
• 26-step paint process with 3 year limited warranty.
• Aerodynamic, redesigned front and rear bumpers.
• Unique modular poly-ellip-soid headlights with variable focus and washer system.

The Porsche 911 engine is as different from ordinary engines as a Porsche is from ordinary sports cars.

It's virtues are as legendary as the sound of its exhaust note. The air-cooled engine, mounted behind the rear wheels to increase traction, is a design that remains essential to the character of the 911. The cylinder banks are arranged not in a "V" or in an in-line position, but are laid flat. (It's sometimes called a "boxer" design, referring to the punch and counterpunch of the horizontally opposed pistons.) The low center of gravity that results helps create the 911's road hugging handling. And the engine's low mass means more efficient performance. The capabilities that make a Porsche a pleasure to drive can also take an active role in helping you avoid a serious accident. The 911's abundant power and quick acceleration allow you to "power out" of potentially dangerous situa-tions. The quick, stable handling can help you to steer clear of trouble. The anti-lock braking system engages to prevent wheel lockup and preserve steering control. The 911's large, ventilated disc brakes are a powerful asset in accident avoid-ance. It is a dual circuit braking system: if one circuit is damaged, the remaining circuit provides stable, controlled stopping.

Your first encounter is likely to be a revelation.

The New 911 achieves a level of handling agility and ride comfort that will astonish even those familiar with Porsche. The multilink twin A-arm rear suspension design is mounted to a cast aluminum subframe: the weight savings translate directly into improved performance and efficiency. Four links, arranged in two horizontal planes, precisely control wheel movement for maximum stability, especially through high lateral acceleration. Excellent anti-dive and anti-squat characteristics add to the car's stable driving demeanor. To enhance ride comfort, the rear suspension subframe is isolated from direct contact with the body via rubber mounts; noise vibration and harshness are denied an opportunity to disrupt your driving pleasure. Your first encounter with the Tiptronic® is likely to be a revelation. After all, it's hard for some drivers to imagine a Porsche without a clutch pedal. Yet there is no question that the Tiptronic shifter you've got gripped in your hand is allowing you the full privileges of driving a Porsche. As you ease through snarls of traffic, the automatic mode suits you just fine. It seems to intuitively know which of its five shift patterns to follow. As the road opens up, you move the Tiptronic lever into the manual slot, and go about the business at hand. Pick your shift points, and The New 911 reacts as you have imagined: with an un-inter-rupted rush of pavement shrinking power.