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  • Page 1 Christophorus to take both you and your Porsche ® ® Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG is the owner of numerous trademarks, both registered and unregistered, including without limitation the Porsche Crest , Porsche ® ® ®...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    The 911 Turbo I Contents The 911 Turbo and 911 Turbo Cabriolet An Overview pg 2 Performance pg 22 Safety pg 60 Environment pg 74 Comfort and Personalization pg 80 Exclusive pg 94 Options and pg 104 Specifications...
  • Page 3: The 911 Turbo And 911 Turbo Cabriolet

    When Porsche develops a new 911 Turbo, driving enthusiasts don’t expect us to push the envelope. They expect us to shred it. The 911 Turbo and 911 Turbo Cabriolet are the first models to feature Variable Turbine Geometry. The first with actively controlled all-wheel drive.
  • Page 5 The 911 Turbo I An Overview Variable Turbine Geometry. Constant innovation. The 911 Turbo. In 1974, Porsche engineers But the process of dramatically and lightweight with its engine aft finer balance, quicker acceleration improved aerodynamics, better powerful 911 Turbo ever.
  • Page 6 The first 911 Turbo to couple In 1987, the 911 Turbo was joined while retaining its classic all-wheel drive with an optional The 1976 911 Turbo 3.0; the new 911 Turbo by two open-topped models—the handling characteristics. Twin Tiptronic S transmission, it raced Porsche races ahead.
  • Page 7 The 911 Turbo I An Overview Two models. One unmistakable purpose. For over 30 years, the 911 Turbo More power, less weight. Even more thrilling, this increased has established itself not just as power is delivered in a lighter an icon, but as an iconoclast: Each While the engine’s horizontally...
  • Page 8 The 911 Turbo I An Overview Power at every wheel. Control at every corner. To make the most of the engine’s Power meets poise. conditions. A limited-slip differential elevated potential, both 911 Turbo is also available for the rear axle models feature another first: actively The 911 Turbo’s unbridled power...
  • Page 9 The 911 Turbo I An Overview Exterior design. Pure synergy. Side view. Rear view. keep the rear wheels faithfully in around the driver. Ergonomic line—and the drag coefficient refinements over the previous Behind the doors, side air intakes The chiseled, athletic body of the remarkably low at just 0.31.
  • Page 10 The 911 Turbo I An Overview The power of nature raised to the power of Porsche. The new 911 Turbo Cabriolet. Its unrelenting power and laser- wheel, this translates into more doors are opened during Other luxurious appointments ensure that excessive buffeting...
  • Page 11 The 911 Turbo I An Overview...
  • Page 12: Performance

    The 911 Turbo I Performance The poetry of performance in the 911 Turbo combines strength with grace, intelligence with sensation, precision with soul, and it raises performance to an art. Performance • 22 • • 23 •...
  • Page 13 The 911 Turbo I Performance Engine. A tradition of innovation. of maximum torque is fully Equipped with the optional standing start to 60 mph in just available from 1950 to 5000 rpm. Tiptronic S transmission, the 3.5 seconds, reaching 124 mph in...
  • Page 14 Tappets (with hydraulic engines of similar displacement, main bearings. valve clearance adjustment) the 911 Turbo engine has a Valve springs wondrously compact design. Each bank of cylinders has two Intake valves Its two banks of cylinders are...
  • Page 15 Advancing the turbo concept. well at mid- to high-range engine A virtuoso performance. guide vanes. By changing the angle 911 Turbo. The system is capable speeds, but it takes them longer of these vanes, the system can of handling the significantly hotter...
  • Page 16 The 911 Turbo I Performance Turbocharger guide vane adjuster engine speed range. As a result, Surprisingly, Variable Turbine Commanding power. there is no need for a wastegate, Geometry also contributes to In the 911 Turbo, maximum as found on conventional the new 911 Turbo’s improved...
  • Page 17 The 911 Turbo I Performance Guide vanes closed Guide vanes closed Turbine casing Compressor casing Movable guide vanes Compressor wheel Turbine wheel Excess-pressure valve Guide vanes open Guide vanes open Electric motor for guide Oil inlet vane adjustment 10. Coolant inlet Guide vane adjuster •...
  • Page 18 The 911 Turbo I Performance Radiator module (left) Exhaust-gas turbocharger 10. Throttle valve 14. Generator 17. Six-speed manual gearbox Radiator module (center) with Variable Turbine (electronically actuated) 15. Porsche Active 18. Front differential Radiator module (right) Geometry (VTG) 11. Exhaust system Suspension Management 19.
  • Page 19 Flow to the 911 Turbo has a total of nine reservoir is driven by two pairs of separate oil pumps to assure Dry-sump lubrication.
  • Page 20 The 911 Turbo I Performance Engine cooling. Engine management. Input data Used to regulate/control An advanced cross-flow water- In the 911 Turbo, an electronic Engine speed (from crankshaft) Ignition cooling system channels coolant brain assures optimal performance separately to each individual in all operating conditions.
  • Page 21 12,000 miles. enable continuous monitoring of Ignition system. the combustion process. An The 911 Turbo is equipped with additional pair of sensors is used a static high-voltage ignition to measure the efficiency of the system. Each individual plug has catalytic converters.
  • Page 22 The 911 Turbo I Performance...
  • Page 23 The 911 Turbo I Performance Two engaging transmissions. Six-speed manual transmission. connection with the gearbox while Tiptronic S. The Tiptronic S offers you the insulating the lever from engine choice of fully automatic five- The 911 Turbo Coupe and vibration. A dual-mass flywheel There was a time when the sports- speed shifting or manual control.
  • Page 24 The 911 Turbo I Performance Electronically controlled all-wheel drive with Porsche Traction Management. The synthesis of brains and brawn. An engine’s twisting power is clutch responded to relative acceleration, and the current of limited use unless it can be front/rear speed differences to steering angle.
  • Page 25 The 911 Turbo I Performance Suspension. Precision, strength and lightweight design. Rear axle of the 911 Turbo Front axle of the 911 Turbo These sculpted forms represent At the front axle, MacPherson The rear-axle assembly is a race- To suit changes in road conditions...
  • Page 26 Porsche Tequipment. The standard Tire Pressure engineered to extract every Vehicles equipped with the Monitoring System (TPMS) ounce of the 911 Turbo’s thrilling optional Porsche Ceramic informs the driver of pressure performance potential. Their new Composite Brake (PCCB) may...
  • Page 27 The 911 Turbo I Performance Porsche Active Suspension Management. From ultimate comfort to optimal performance. For the ultimate in comfort and Further driver input is not With Porsche Active Suspension control, the 911 Turbo is required, even if road conditions...
  • Page 28 If you’d rather enjoy your 911 Turbo PSM can provide an extra margin in line. Porsche Stability The prefill function is automatically The brake assist function is unassisted, PSM can be set to of safety when you need it most.
  • Page 29 The 911 Turbo I Performance Sport Chrono Package Turbo. Our idea of a command performance. modifies the throttle map, and On vehicles with Tiptronic S, engine variables are adapted to the basic gearshift pattern is create a more aggressive level automatically switched to high- of power response.
  • Page 30 The 911 Turbo I Performance...
  • Page 31: Safety

    The 911 Turbo I Safety The 911 Turbo showcases advanced active and passive safety technologies that were developed with your safety in mind. Safety • 60 • • 61 •...
  • Page 32 The 911 Turbo I Safety First, avoid harm. Active safety in the 911 Turbo. headlamp leveling automatically adjusts the beams to compensate for changes in vehicle attitude during acceleration or braking. Integrated headlamp washers keep the lens crystal clear. Equal care was taken in designing other lighting systems.
  • Page 33 The 911 Turbo I Safety Braking system. Always quick when you have to be slow. The braking ability of the 911 Turbo design that is extremely rigid, Porsche Ceramic is every bit as impressive as its robust and lightweight to further Composite Brake.
  • Page 34 No less than even after many years on the As a global benchmark in (4) which enhance the rigidity of 20 percent of the 911 Turbo is road. To underscore our Frontal protection. Foot and leg protection. performance, the 911 Turbo is the car.
  • Page 35 A new-generation airbag system Frontal crash protection. is found in the 911 Turbo models. Comprising an array of six The dual front Advanced Airbags airbags, the system uses a provide upper-body protection...
  • Page 36 The 911 Turbo I Safety 911 Turbo Cabriolet passive safety for the open-air experience. On the road, top open or closed, deployable supplemental safety overturns, padded supplemental the 911 Turbo Cabriolet has the bars, which provide additional safety bars are automatically and safety to match its performance.
  • Page 37 The 911 Turbo I Safety...
  • Page 38: Environment

    The 911 Turbo I Environment Harmony between car, road and the outside. Environment • 74 • • 75 •...
  • Page 39 After Porsche has always considered for chemical solvents during with our desire for cleaner air, in the world today, the 911 Turbo leaving the engine, the gases are lightweight design essential in the All told, about 85 percent of the production at the factory.
  • Page 40 The 911 Turbo I Environment Instead of encapsulating the engine in heavy sound-deadening materials, Porsche engineers eliminate noise at its source. Rigid engine components, light moving parts and tight tolerances prevent vibration and resonance. Highly durable, stainless-steel mufflers minimize exhaust noise throughout the life of the car.
  • Page 41: Comfort And Personalization

    The 911 Turbo I Comfort and Personalization In the 911 Turbo, the familiar elements of good cockpit design are taken to a new level of refinement. With a host of personalization options, you can make an extraordinary car truly one of a kind.
  • Page 42 The 911 Turbo I Comfort and Personalization Interior. Engage your senses in the art of driving. dashboard, doors and rear side panels of the 911 Turbo. Matching leather is also used on the exclusive Turbo gearshift and the three-spoke sports steering wheel, which offers both telescopic and tilt adjustment.
  • Page 43 The 911 Turbo I Comfort and Personalization Standard seats. are manually adjustable, while the fore/aft adjustment. The use of The folding seats are surprisingly storage. It is complemented by backrest is electrically controlled. glass and carbon fiber-reinforced comfortable. Folding down both...
  • Page 44 The 911 Turbo I Comfort and Personalization HomeLink ® System. Slide/tilt sunroof. Roof Transport System. The HomeLink wireless control Extensive wind-tunnel testing helped The optional Roof Transport system is a convenient standard determine the ideal tilt position for System on the Coupe allows...
  • Page 45 The 911 Turbo I Comfort and Personalization Porsche Communication Management. and clicking on a location Onboard computer. Antenna diversity. displayed on the onscreen map. Precision control for auxiliary systems. A progressive map and spoken The 911 Turbo comes standard The PCM system includes four...
  • Page 46 The 911 Turbo I Comfort and Personalization The Bose Surround Sound system. Two 1-in. (2.5-cm) Neodymium high-range speakers Two 5.12-in. (13-cm) low-range speakers in a 49-cu.-ft. A 2.75-in. (7-cm) mid-range (14-liter) bass reflex enclosure with switching amplifier centerfill speaker System electronics...
  • Page 47 The 911 Turbo I Comfort and Personalization...
  • Page 48: Exclusive

    The 911 Turbo I Exclusive The ultimate in personalization where every component is designed and crafted with detail, commitment and quality. Exclusive • 94 • • 95 •...
  • Page 49 The 911 Turbo I Exclusive Exclusivity. Individuality. Craftsmanship. Over half a century ago, The superb quality of Porsche Professor Porsche created an craftsmanship is something automobile company to build from another time and place. Our his dream car. His philosophy...
  • Page 50 The 911 Turbo I Exclusive Colors and Materials. Leather Leather is a traditional natural material—a true classic. Items made of leather are both timeless and hard-wearing. Rich beautiful colors, luxurious Porsche Exclusive only uses been tested and approved, Alcantara leather, exquisite fine-grained...
  • Page 51 The 911 Turbo I Exclusive 911 Turbo Fountain Blue Metallic is an The sleek blue interior has a Fountain Blue Metallic elegant solution and conveys a combination of custom leather level of sophistication fitting for and Aluminum-Look enhancements. a 911 Turbo.
  • Page 52 The 911 Turbo I Exclusive 911 Turbo Cabriolet The exterior finish, the choice of GT Silver Metallic materials in the interior and the color of the leather are a tribute to another superlative sports car: the Carrera GT. Two-tone steering wheel is not available in North America.
  • Page 53: Options And Pg 104 Specifications

    The 911 Turbo I Options and Specifications Options and Specifications • 104 • • 105 •...
  • Page 54 • Aerokit Turbo* – • Chrome-plated, stainless-steel tailpipes • • • Windstop with colored Porsche logo – • Exterior Package Painted • Rear footwell lighting • Spoiler lip painted in exterior color • Front air intakes painted in exterior color •...
  • Page 55 The 911 Turbo I Options and Specifications Audio and Communication Option Option Code • Extended Navigation Module • • • Bose Surround Sound system • • • Rod antenna • Electronic logbook for PCM • Telephone module for PCM (900, 1800, 1900 MHz) GSM-based phone, requires SIM card •...
  • Page 56 The 911 Turbo I Options and Specifications Interior Option Option Code • Gear lever trim painted in exterior color • Trim strip painted in exterior color Sports Seat backs painted in exterior color Cruise control • Air-vent slats painted in exterior color •...
  • Page 57 • Upper dash with Sport Chrono in deviating color 25731 • Seat belts in Silver/Guards Red/Speed Yellow XSH/XSX/XSY Natural Leather interior in Carrera Red leather plus various options from Porsche Exclusive – not available extra-cost option E Porsche Exclusive • standard equipment W no-cost option •...
  • Page 58 The 911 Turbo I Contents The 911 Turbo I Options and Specifications Interior: Leather Option Option Code • Seat-belt buckles in leather • Belt outlet B-pillar in leather Storage bin lid with model logo Tiptronic gate in leather • “Y” trim on steering wheel in leather •...
  • Page 59 – • Luggage stop on rear-seat backrest in leather – • Floor mats with colored logo and leather surround Three-spoke multifunction steering wheel in Aluminum-Look plus various options from Porsche Exclusive – not available extra-cost option E Porsche Exclusive • standard equipment W no-cost option •...
  • Page 60 • Gear/handbrake lever in Aluminum-Look II with leather color to sample • Handbrake lever in Aluminum-Look Gear/handbrake lever in Aluminum-Look II – not available extra-cost option E Porsche Exclusive • standard equipment W no-cost option • 118 • • 119 •...
  • Page 61 • Rear center console in Sycamore • Door finishers in Sycamore • PCM handset in Sycamore • B-pillar seat-belt outlet in Sycamore Makassar Interior Package, three-spoke multifunction steering wheel in Makassar plus various options from Porsche Exclusive Interior: Makassar Option Option Code •...
  • Page 62 • Gear/handbrake lever in Alcantara • Tiptronic S selector/handbrake lever in Alcantara • Lid of storage bin in Alcantara with Porsche logo Carbon Fiber Interior Package, three-spoke multifunction steering wheel in Carbon Fiber plus various options from Porsche Exclusive Interior: Carbon Fiber Option Option Code •...
  • Page 63 • Illuminated door-entry guards in Carbon Fiber • Door-entry guards in stainless steel • Illuminated door-entry guards in stainless steel Illuminated door-entry guards in stainless steel – not available extra-cost option E Porsche Exclusive • standard equipment W no-cost option • 124 • • 125 •...
  • Page 64: Specifications

    Transmission To underscore our confidence in the quality of our cars, all new Porsche vehicles are covered by a 4-year/50,000-mile (whichever comes first) limited warranty and Roadside Assistance program. This warranty covers any defect in materials and workmanship. Porsche’s limited corrosion Drivetrain Actively controlled all-wheel drive, Porsche Traction Management, including ABD and ASR.
  • Page 65 The 911 Turbo I Index Index Hot-dip galvanized Porsche Ceramic Composite Sport Chrono Package Air conditioning 39, 40 Design 16–19, 24, 27, 48, 49, 77 sheet steel Manual transmission 12, 13, 18, Brake (PCCB) 14, 51, 64, 65 Turbo 15, 30, 55, 56, 83, 85, 89...
  • Page 66 Black and Stone Grey and interior options. the high-performance ensemble To see how the available colors of the 911 Turbo. There are would look on your Porsche, twelve interior colors to choose consult with your local authorized from, including three two-tone dealer or visit www.porsche.com...

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