Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Brochure & Specs page 37

Launch Control is operated via the request for Launch Mode and revs
'Sport Plus' button with the 'D' or the engine to an optimum speed
'M' drive position selected. Whilst of approximately 6,500 rpm.
the driver depresses the brake Engine torque increases and
pedal with the left foot, the right the clutch closes slightly. The
foot depresses the accelerator message 'Launch Control active'
pedal to the floor. With the accel- appears on the instrument cluster
erator in the kickdown position, display. The driver now quickly
the system detects the driver's
releases the brake – and prepares maximum acceleration – ideal
for maximum acceleration. for the racetrack.
The second function is the 'motor- A key component of Sport
sport-derived gearshift strategy'. Chrono Package Plus is the
Using this, Porsche Doppel- timer mounted on the dashboard.
kupplung (PDK) is geared up for Porsche Communication
the shortest possible shift times Management (PCM, p. 100) has a
and optimum shift points for special performance display to
view, store and evaluate lap times The personal memory function of
or other driving times. It shows the Sport Chrono Package Plus
the total driving time, lap distance, can also be used to store person-
lap number and the lap times alised settings for a range of
recorded so far. You can view systems, including the orientation
the current fastest lap and the lighting or air conditioning.
remaining range until empty.
Travelled distances can be record-
ed and benchmark times defined.
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Chassis
911 Targa 4