2005 Porsche 911 Carrera Pictures, Specifications, Information

For the first time since 1977, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, launched two new 911 models at the same time: the 911 Carrera with a 325 bhp, 3.6 liter boxer engine, and the 911 Carrera S, powered by a newly developed 3.8 liter engine, which delivers 355 bhp. With torque of 295 lb-ft, the S model surges from zero to sixty mph in 4.7 seconds. The Carrera does this in exactly five seconds. Top speeds for the Carrera and Carrera S are 177 mph and 182 mph respectively. The two 911 models from the 997 series will be launched across Europe on 17 July 2004 (with the exception of the right-hand drive market in Great Britain).

Both 911 models have a newly developed six-speed gearbox and a reworked chassis, which includes active suspension as standard in the S model. For the 911 Carrera, this chassis, called "Porsche Active Suspension Management", can be supplied on request. In the "normal" position, PASM provides a sporty and comfortable balance to the suspension; pressing the "sport" button, however, makes the suspension firmer which enables the car to be driven in a particularly agile and sporty way. In addition to PASM, a further option for both models is sports suspension, which is lower by 20 mm, with a mechanical rear inter-wheel differential lock.

The format of the wheels and tires has also evolved: the 911 Carrera now has, as standard, 18J x 18 size wheels with 235/40 ZR 18 tires (front) and 10J x 18 with 265/40 ZR 18 tires at the rear. The Carrera S is equipped with 19 inch rim/tires, size 8J x 19, with 235/35 ZR 19 (front axle) and 11J x 19 with 295/30 ZR 19 (rear axle). The design of the Porsche 911 is a logical continuation of the 911 story, now over 40 years old. The result of the new exterior design – including a wider track and more emphasis on the waist – is a 911 which is even more dynamic, clear, powerful and, at the same time, elegant.

Other striking features of the evolutionary design are the new circular headlamps with separate additional headlamps in the nose area, more prominent fenders, dual-arm exterior mirrors, altered seam characteristics and a more aerodynamic rear spoiler.