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Old 04-27-2008, 04:49 AM
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Default Technical P-****...2k9 911s

As posted in the PCGB

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Start of Production C2 (S) LHD / RHD 21.04.2008, C4 (S) / Targa 4 (S) LHD / RHD 05.05.2008, C2 (S) / C4 (S) / Targa 4 (S) USA KW 23/2008

Market Launch C2 (S) Coupé / Cabrio EU, LHD / RHD 05.07.2008, C2 (S) Coupé / Cabrio USA / Canada, 20.09.2008, RoW LHD/RHD, C4 (S) Coupé / Cabrio, Targa 4 (S) Worldwide 25.10.2008

Models Available

* 911 Carrera Coupé / Cabriolet
* 911 Carrera S Coupé / Cabriolet
* 911 Carrera 4 Coupé / Cabriolet
* 911 Carrera 4S Coupé / Cabriolet
* 911 Targa 4
* 911 Targa 4S

* New engine generation with direct fuel injection (DFI):
- 3.6-l boxer engine with 345 hp (+20 hp), 390 Nm (+20 Nm)
- 3.8-l boxer engine with 385 hp (+30 hp), 420 Nm (+20 Nm)
Increased performance with significant reduction in fuel consumption and
CO2 emissions; all engines comply with stringent EU5 regulations (see Appendix 2)

* Optimised manual gearbox, upshift indicator in instrument cluster for economical
driving (standard for manual gearbox)
* Self-adjusting clutch now also on 3.6-l models
* Drive-off assist (standard for manual gearbox and PDK)
* Porsche Traction Management (PTM, standard for C4 / Targa 4 models)
* Mechanical limited-slip rear differential (standard for C4 / Targa 4 models)
* Enhanced Porsche Stability Management (PSM) now also with additional functions
for C2 models

* New braking system for 3.6-l models: closed-top calipers, brake disc diameters:
330 mm front (+12 mm), 330 mm rear (+31 mm), thicker brake discs at rear
(+4 mm)
* Standard wheels with new design: 18-inch Carrera IV wheel, 19-inch Carrera S II
wheel
* Larger wheel width and offset at rear for 18-inch Carrera IV wheels on C2 models
(10.5J x 18 ET 60)

* Bi-Xenon headlights with cleaning system now also standard on 3.6-l models
* LED daytime running lights and side lights, conventional foglights discontinued
* LED taillights with new design

* New Porsche Communication Management (PCM):
Central multimedia system including:
- 6.5-inch TFT colour display (touchscreen)
- Radio with RDS twin tuner and scan/phase diversity for optimum reception
- CD/DVD drive, MP3-compatible, supports audio output from audio/video DVDs
* Restyled front bumper with larger air intakes
* Restyled and separate auxiliary front light units above air intakes
* New rear bumper
* New, semi-integrated stainless steel tailpipes
* Larger exterior mirrors with new design
* Additional differentiation on all-wheel drive models: rear light-strip (coloured in red), black trim at base of rear bumper, titanium paint finish on front air intake surrounds and horizontal grilles
* Optimised hood system on Cabriolet models

* New colour range:
- Porsche Racing Green Metallic (metallic colour) replaces Forest Green Metallic
- Aqua Blue Metallic (metallic colour) replaces Cobalt Blue Metallic
- Nordic Gold Metallic (special colour) replaces Dark Olive Metallic
- Cream White (special colour) replaces Slate Grey Metallic
* Front centre console with new styling, black paint finish, modified air-conditioning
controls, fewer switches
* All standard steering wheels with rim in smooth-finish leather, machine-sewn seam
and airbag module with soft-touch paint finish
* New controls for hood/roof (Cabriolet, Targa / worldwide) and window lifts (NAFTA markets
only)

* Uprated vehicle key
* 7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) (250) incl. new 3-spoke sports steering
wheel for PDK and new, specially designed gear selector
* Sport Chrono Package Plus in conj. w. PDK: new functions - launch control, racetrack
gearshift strategy and additional `Sport Plus' button (640)
* Mechanical limited-slip rear differential (only for C2 models, standard for C4 /
Targa 4 models) (220)
* PASM sports suspension (incl. 20 mm lowering) and mechanical limited-slip rear differential, also offered for USA (P17) (only for Coupé models, limited-slip differential for allwheel drive models as standard)

* Uprated Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPM) with faster tyre pressure display (482)
* Dynamic cornering lights (603)
* Seat ventilation for standard and comfort seats (541)
* Steering wheel heating, only in conj. w. seat heating and PDK (345)
- Navigation module with hard-disc drive (672)
- Voice control with whole-word input (671)
- GSM quad-band telephone module (Bluetooth® SAP) (666)
- Cordless active handset for telephone module (669)
- Mobile-phone preparation with console (Bluetooth® HFP) (618)
- Mobile-phone preparation (Bluetooth® HFP) (619)
- Integrated CD/DVD autochanger (6-disc), MP3-compatible (693)
- Universal audio interface for connecting external audio devices, e.g., Apple iPod® or USB stick in centre console storage compartment (AUX, USB and iPod® ports).
iPod® and USB stick operated via PCM (870)
- BOSE® Surround Sound System, 385 Watts, supports 5.1 discrete surround sound
format (680
- TV tuner (analogue & digital reception DVB-T) (676)
* New multifunction steering wheels for PDK in smooth-finish leather (844), macassar
(847), carbon (845) and Aluminium Look (XPU)
* Airbag module in smooth-finish leather as additional feature in optional leather
interior
* Sycamore wood options discontinued
* Optional external antenna relocated to front right-hand wing on all models (461)

* PCNA: XM satellite radio (SDARS) (686)
* PJ: Extended factory-fitted sat-nav preparation (Japan) plus Clarion aftermarket
navigation system from VPC (standard)
* PGCN: Factory-fitted sat-nav preparation (China) plus Panasonic aftermarket
navigation system in PCM from Porsche dealer (optional, from week 45/08 )
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No Linky!
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yum.....
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Default The original was on Rennlist...

However PCNA request that it be removed.<ul><li><a href="http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforums/showthread.php?t=426087">http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforums/showthread.php?t=426087</a></li></ul>
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i see you are lurking on porsche sites.....;-)
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Default Jalopnik actually...some interesting stuff in there :)

<ul><li><a href="http://jalopnik.com/383974/2009-corvette-zr1-power-numbers-finalized-ls9-v8-hits-638-hp">http://jalopnik.com/383974/2009-corvette-zr1-power-numbers-finalized-ls9-v8-hits-638-hp</a></li></ul>
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oh boy...Schwing-****...
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Default "upshift indicator in instrument cluster for economical driving" that one cracks me up

'Cause we all know that people who buy new Porsches are very concerned about saving that gas money! ;-)
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Default My favorite comment was this:

"Steering wheel heating? I have clearly underestimated the wankertude of the modern Porsche clientele."
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Default especially when...

they already have the heated driving (hunting) gloves!

sheesh.

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