Repair and Diagnosis: Description and Operation

Foreword

This Service Information Technic provides detailed information on the many innovations of the new 911 Carrera/Carrera S Cabriolet (997).







The 911 model range now includes two highly attractive new Cabriolet variants: The new 911 Carrera Cabriolet and 911 Carrera S Cabriolet.

The two models have the same body width, but they differ in terms of engine, chassis and exterior and interior details. They are equipped with a newly developed 6-speed manual gearbox and a revised chassis whose standard features on the 911 Carrera S Cabriolet include Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM).

Other changes to both Cabriolet models are further improvements in body rigidity and safety in comparison to the previous models and unparalleled driving dynamics.

This After Sales Information, similar to the last Technic Introduction brochure, no longer contains any technical data or part numbers. This information is available in the Technical Manual.

The main objectives in the development of the new 911 Carrera/S Cabriolet were:

- To add two highly attractive Cabriolet variants to the 911 model range
- To transfer the specific characteristic features of the Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe to the Cabriolet models
- To develop a 2+2-seater Cabriolet with enhanced practicality and agility, and to convey the non Cabriolet-specific strengths of the 911 Carrera Coupe (from the areas of the drive, chassis, technology, etc.) to the 911 Carrera (S) Cabriolet
- To provide a typical Porsche design outside and inside
- To substantially improve aerodynamic resistance and lift coefficients
- To substantially improve acoustics and noise insulation
- To significantly improve active and passive safety
- Reduction in running costs via extended maintenance intervals and lower comprehensive insurance classification

The information contained in this brochure is correct at the time of going to press in July, 2005.