Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Brochure & Specs page 40

Safety to us is not merely an obligation.
It's part of our history.
Safety has always been given top In 1973, the 911 RS 3.0 was
priority at Porsche, since the very fitted with cross-drilled four-piston
beginning. As far back as 1966, aluminium brake calipers. We
the 911 S was equipped with inter- were also the first manufacturer
nally vented disc brakes. In 1972, to equip our sportscars with
the 911 RS 2.7 was the first full-size airbags for the driver
production car in the world to and passenger as standard.
have both front and rear spoilers
for increased downward force.
911 Carrera S
No wonder, then, that the 911 is
among the safest sportscars in
the world.
Its effective aerodynamics in-
crease downward force to provide
excellent traction and ensure
that the car remains stable on the
road.
The chassis offers a uniquely All of the 911 models are
balanced ride with generous equipped as standard with full-size
safety reserves. Porsche Stability driver's and passenger's airbags
Management (PSM, p. 70) and Porsche Side Impact
stabilises the chassis at the limits Protection System (POSIP, p. 93).
of dynamic driving performance.
The powerful torque of the engine Headlights with Bi-Xenon tech-
permits easier overtaking and nology are fitted as standard.
evasive manoeuvres. Dynamic cornering lights are
available on request. The taillight
The braking power of the units are fitted with LED lights as
911 model range is simply out- standard (p. 85).
standing. The high-performance
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake The Tyre Pressure Monitoring
(PCCB, p. 88) is offered as an (TPM) System is fast and reliable.
option for the entire model range.
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Safety
911 Carrera 4S
Safety. An area to which we
devote even more attention than
we do to performance values.
By tradition.