2004 911 All Models

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Service Information
2004 Technik Introduction
911 – All Models
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Foreword 911
911
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This Technik Introduction brochure provides information on technical This AfterSales Information, similar to the
modifications to the 911 series of Model Year 2004. last Technik Introduction brochure, no
longer contains any technical data or part
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or for diagnosis. More extensive workshop information systems such as the Technical Manual.
the Technical Manual or POSES are available for these purposes.
The content of this brochure is up to date as of August 2003.
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911 911 GT3
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Contents 911
1 Engine
911 Carrera/911 Carrera 4
911 Carrera 4S/911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet
911 Turbo/911 Turbo Cabriolet
911 GT2
Special Model “40 years 911”
2 Fuel and Ignition system

911 Carrera/911 Carrera 4 Diagnosis
911 GT2
Adjustment
3 Manual Transmission
Note
911 GT2
Programming
3 Transmission Control Tiptronic Transmission Safety

Technical Manual
4 Suspension
911 GT2
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911 911 GT3 5 Body

911 GT2
6 Body Equipment, Exterior

Diagnosis 911 GT2
Adjustment 7 Body Equipment, Interior

Note
911 GT2
Programming
8 Heating/Air-conditioning
Safety
911 GT2
Technical Manual
9 Electrics/Electronics
911 GT2
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1 – Engine 911
911
General
No new features or modifications have been implemented on the engine

on 911 Carrera/4 models for Model Year 2004.
911 Carrera 4S/ 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet
General

on the 911 Carrera 4S models for Model Year 2004.
General

on the 911 Turbo models for Model Year 2004.
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911 911 GT3
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911
1 – Engine 911
911 GT2
Contents
General
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
1001 Engine M 96.70 SL
Cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
The engine of the 911 GT2 in model year 2004 is based on the previous
Pistons, Piston rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
model and has been further developed with an increase in power. The
power output is now 483 HP (355 kW) , the maximum torque is 472 ft lb
(640 Nm).
Summary of Modifications:
• Modified pistons
• Piston rings
• Cylinder sleeves
• Data record of DME control unit (described in group 2)
Power/Torque Diagram
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911 911 The most important engine data at a glance:
Engine type M96.70 SL

Power output 483 HP (355 kW) at 5700 rpm
Max. torque 472 ft lb (640 Nm) at 3500 to 4500 rpm
Idling speed 740 ± 40 rpm
Governed speed 6750 rpm (1st to 5th gear),
6800 rpm (6th gear)
1021 Cylinders
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The cylinder sleeves are shot-blasted to increase strength.
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1310 Pistons, Piston Rings 911

911
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The piston crown has been strengthened due to the increased power
and the resulting additional loading. Consequently, the valve relief has
changed in depth and shape.
The piston rings are manufactured from a different material as that of

the previous model.
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911
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911
1 – Engine 911
Contents
General
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
1001 Engine M 96.03S
Cylinder head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
The engine of the special model “40 years 911” is an increased power
Camshafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
version based on the 911 Carrera 3.6 liter M96.03.
Valve springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
In this brochure, only the components deviating from the standard
M96.03 engine are described. This special model was only offered with Oil supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
a manual transmission.
Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Summary of engine modifications:
• Intake air manifold with modified cross section

• Adapted intake runners
• Exhaust manifold with larger cross section and optimized flow charac-
teristics
• Cylinder heads with optimized inlet ports
• Camshafts with greater valve stroke on inlet side and modified
inlet/exhaust valve timing
• Inlet valve springs adapted to increased valve stroke
• Modified bulkhead box in oil pan
• Additional radiator
• Modified map for the DME control unit
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911 The most important engine data at a glance:

911
Displacement 3.6 Liter Max. torque 273 ft lb (370 Nm)
Bore 96 mm At engine speed 4800 rpm
Stroke 82,8 mm Compression ratio 11,3 : 1
Power output 345 HP (254 kW) Governed speed 7300 rpm
At engine speed 6800 rpm Engine type M96.03 S
1570 Cylinder Head
The intake ports have been re-worked to to improve flow. This results in
improved distribution of the mixture to the individual cylinders.
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1505 Camshafts
The valve stroke of the intake camshafts has been increased to 11.73
mm and the valve timing on the intake and exhaust sides modified. The
adjustment angle of the camshaft adjuster is 42°.
Valve Timing:
Intake opens, large stroke 9 degrees after TDC

Intake closes, large stroke 61 degrees after BDC
Intake opens, small stroke 39 degrees after TDC
Intake closes, small stroke 19 degrees after BDC
Exhaust opens 50 degrees before BDC
Exhaust closes 4 degrees before TDC
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1561 Valve Springs 911

911
The intake valve springs have been adapted to the increased valve
stroke. The intake valve springs consist of a double valve spring set,
with the inner spring differing from the standard engine in the spring
rating. The color marking is yellow.
17 Oil Supply 1_69_04
To ensure a reliable oil supply at the higher cornering speeds, the

bulkhead box in the oil pan has been modified. The cutouts (arrow 1)
have been optimized, the beads (arrow 2) provide greater rigidity.
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19 Cooling System
In order to ensure sufficient cooling with the increased power output, an

additional radiator has been fitted at the front center of the vehicle.
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911
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2 – Fuel and Ignition System

911 911
General
No new features or modifications have been implemented on the fuel

and ignition system on all 911 Carrera models for Model Year 2004.
General

and ignition system on the 911 Carrera 4S models for Model Year
2004.
General

and ignition system on the 911 Turbo models for Model Year 2004.
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911 911 GT3
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2 – Fuel and Ignition System 911

911
911 GT2
Contents
General
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
From model year 2004 the 911 GT2 has an increased engine power
output. ME 7.8 Motronic control unit . . . . . . . . . .3
2470 ME 7.8 Motronic Control Unit (DME)
The modified data record of the Motronic control unit contributes to the
significant power and torque increase. In addition, an increase in the
maximum speed has been acheived by raising the governed speed in
6th gear by 50 rpm to 6,800 rpm. Gear recognition takes place through
a map in the Motronic control unit, which calculates the selected gear
from the vehicle speed (from the ABS control unit) and the engine
speed.
From model year 2004, the following data records with modified maps
will be available for programming the Motronic control unit of the 911
GT2: LEV, EU3, JAP/AUS, M150.
As with the previous 911 GT2, Model Year 2003, a special program-
ming code must be issued to program the control unit of the 2004
911 GT2
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911 911 GT3
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2 – Fuel and Ignition System

911 911
Contents
General
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
The engine of the special model “40 years 911” is an increased power
version based on the 911 Carrera 3.6 liter. In this chapter, only the ME 7.8 Motronic control unit . . . . . . . . . .5
changes deviating from the standard engine are described. This special
Intake manifold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
model was only offered with a manual transmission.
Intake runners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Summary of engine modifications:
Vacuum amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
• Modified map for the ME 7.8 Motronic control unit (DME)
• Intake manifold in sand-cast aluminum with modified cross section Exhaust manifold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
• Adapted intake manifold runners
Exhaust tailpipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
• Vacuum amplifier on manual transmission models
• Exhaust manifold with larger cross section and optimized flow charac-
teristics
• Polished exhaust tailpipes
2470 ME 7.8 Motronic Control Unit (DME)
The following data records with modified maps are available for
programming the Motronic control unit, which are adapted to the modifi-
cations of the mechanical components.
X51, EU2 (manual gearbox)

X51, EU3 (manual gearbox)
X51, EU3 Japan (manual gearbox) MY 03->
X51, OBD II/LEV (manual gearbox)
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911 911
2446 Intake Manifold
The cross section of the sand-cast aluminum intake manifold is modified

to adapt to the increased air demand of the engine.
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2447 Intake Runners
The special intake runners are adapted to the enlarged inlet ports in the
cylinder head (1.5 mm larger diameter) and the modified intake
manifold, thereby achieving optimum induction.
4760 Vacuum Amplifier
On this special model engine with increased power, the pressure ratios
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reason, a vacuum amplifier is also installed in conjunction with the
manual transmission.
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2610 Exhaust Manifold 911 911

The exhaust manifold has larger cross sections than the standard
exhaust manifold, which optimizes the flow characteristics of the
exhaust gas and lowers the exhaust back pressure. The following
picture illustrates the exhaust manifold difference. The special model
exhaust manifold with 48 mm pipe diameter is on the right and the
standard exhaust manifold with 42 mm pipe diameter is on the left.
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2634 Exhaust Tailpipes
The polished exhaust tailpipes of the special model.
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911 911 GT3
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3 – Transmission
911 911
Manual and Tiptronic Transmissions, General
No new features or modifications have been implemented on the trans-

mission control on all 911 Carrera models for Model Year 2004.

mission control on the 911 Carrera 4S models for Model Year 2004.

mission control on the 911 Turbo models for Model Year 2004.
911 GT2
General

mission control on the 911 GT2 models for Model Year 2004.
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911 911 GT3
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3 – Transmission 911
911
Contents
General
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
The special model “40 years 911” is only available in rear-wheel drive
with a manual transmission, type G96.01 and is equipped with a limited- Limited-slip differential . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
slip differential.
3940 Limited-slip Differential
Because this vehicle is equipped with PSM and a limited-slip differential,

a mechanical, asymmetric, limited-slip differential with locking rates of
22% in traction and 27% in deceleration is used.
These locking rates have been specially
adapted for this vehicle. Any modification
would have a detrimental effect on the
handling and is therefore not permitted.
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911 911 GT3
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4 – Chassis and Suspension 911

911
General
No new features or modifications have been implemented on the

chassis and suspension on all 911 Carrera models for Model Year
2004.
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911 911 GT3
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911
General
The chassis and suspension, including the brake system of the 911
Carrera 4S Cabriolet, has been adapted from the 911 Carrera 4S
Coupé. Due to different vehicle weights, the chassis and suspension The springs are color-coded for identifica-
tuning has been re-adapted in order to achieve neutral handling as well tion purposes. The corresponding assign-
as the familiar high level driving dynamics of the Coupé models. ment can be found in the Porsche
Electronic Parts Catalogue (PET).
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911 911 GT3
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911
General
Turbo Cabriolet, has been adapted in its basic components from the
911 Turbo Coupé. Due to the different vehicle weights, the chassis and The springs are color-coded for identifica-
suspension tuning has been re-adapted in order to achieve neutral tion purposes. The corresponding assign-
handling as well as the familiar high level driving dynamics of the Coupé. ment can be found in the Porsche Electronic
Parts Catalogue (PET).
The components which were re-adapted are the rear axle springs and
the front and rear shock absorbers.
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911 911 GT3
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911
911 GT2
Contents
General
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Due to the increased performance, the chassis and suspension tuning
has been re-adapted in order to maintain neutral handling. The compo- Spring strut, front axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
nents that were re-adapted are the front and rear axle springs and the
Spring strut, rear axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
front shock absorbers.
4085 Spring Strut, Front Axle
The spring strut consists of a single-tube gas-filled shock absorber and

a cylindrical spring with linear characteristics (previous model – progres-
sive springs). The shock absorbers and springs are adapted to the
driving dynamics.
4272 Spring Strut, Rear Axle
A cylindrical spring with linear characteristics is used on the rear spring

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strut.
The linear springs are recognizable in the

equally spaced turns.
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911 911 GT3
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911
Contents
General
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
special model (M 095), has been adapted in its basic components from Axle geometry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
the 911 Carrera sports suspension. In order to achieve balanced
handling as well as the familiar high level driving dynamics, the rear axle
springs have been adapted to the higher weight.
Axle Geometry
The springs are color-coded for identifica-
tion purposes. The corresponding assign-
The wheel position values have been modified to further improve the
ment can be found in the Porsche Electronic
driving dynamics.
Parts Catalogue (PET).
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911 911 GT3
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5 – Body 911
911
General
No new features or modifications have been implemented on the body

on all 911 Carrera models for Model Year 2004.
General
Modifications to the 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet are described on the 911

Turbo Cabriolet.
911 GT2
General

on the 911 GT2 models for Model Year 2004.
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911 911 GT3
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5 – Body 911
911
Contents
General
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Technically, the body of the Cabriolet model of the 911 Carrera 4S and
the 911 Turbo is based on the current Coupé model. The cabriolet top Aerodynamics and air ducting . . . . . . . . .4
construction is the same as the normally aspirated 911 Carrera
Bodyshell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Cabriolet models.
Engine compartment lid . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
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911 911
Aerodynamics and Air Ducting
Besides outstanding aerodynamics, high performance and low fuel

consumption, a very high level of driving safety is also acheived. The
result of aerodynamic development is an low coefficient of drag of 0.30
for the 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet and 0.31 for the 911 Turbo Cabriolet.
With the low lift coefficient of 0.05 on the front axle and 0.07 on the
rear axle, the 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet completely fulfills all the require-
ments for balanced driving dynamics. With these attributes, safe drive-
ability is achieved even at high speeds. In comparison to the 911
Carrera 4S Cabriolet, the 911 Turbo Cabriolet delivers even higher
performance. Accordingly, the aerodynamic demands are also higher
here.
The exemplary axle lift coefficients of the 911 Turbo Cabriolet are front
0.03 and rear 0.03. In particular, the combination of low coefficient of
drag and low total lift (lift coefficient = 0.06) highlights the outstanding
aerodynamic quality and provides that noticeable plus in driving safety.
A continuously falling “fastback” roof contour without disruptive cross

rail edges, almost seamless transition from side windows to soft top,
and a harmonic side insertion of the soft top in the C-pillar area all
contribute to the low coefficient of drag and the reduced rear axle lift
when combined with the extending rear spoiler of the 911 Carrera 4S
Cabriolet or with the split wing of the 911 Turbo Cabriolet.
As with the 911 Carrera and 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, great value was
also placed on a low blow-up tendency on the soft tops of the 911
Carrera 4S Cabriolet and 911 Turbo Cabriolet. The soft top design,
optimized through extensive wind-tunnel testing, has ideal cross rail
positioning, soft top tension and material bonding onto the soft top
frame, which results in outstandingly low blow-up tendencies even at the
highest speeds.
Bodyshell
The bodyshells of the 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet and 911 Turbo

Cabriolet have, in comparison to all other 911 models, additional sill
reinforcement front and rear. The front sill reinforcement forms part of
the floor assembly and stiffens the joint area between sill and bodyshell
in the front area of the door cutouts. The rear sill reinforcement forms
part of the inner side sections and stiffens the joint area between sill
and bodyshell in the rear area of the door cutouts.
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Additionally, there are high-strength tube reinforcements in the A-pillars, 911

which have been taken directly from the 911 Carrera Cabriolet models 911
as part of the roll-over protection system.
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Very-high-strength steel
Sheet steel
High-strength steel
Boron steel
Tailored Blanks
Because of the cabriolet-specific retractable rear side windows and the

strength requirements, the bodyshell has to be completely revised and
strengthened in the upper area behind the door cutouts (B-pillar) due to
space considerations. In particular, the space requirements for the
retractable rear side windows and the ducting in this area for the charge
air intercooler of the 911 Turbo Cabriolet.
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911 The high-strength steel (DP600) has been used for the first time on
911 Porsche sports cars in the area of the newly designed channel reinforce-
ments inside and out. The bonding used on the reinforcement also
results in increased energy absorption in the event of a crash. This
design has also resulted in a weight reduction in comparison with the
911 Carrera Cabriolet and 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet.
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The typical wide bodies of the 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet and 911 Turbo
Cabriolet are created through the reworking of the body side sections of
the respective Coupé variants. This has required extensive chopping and
re-shaping to create a different joint contour between side sections and
cabrio compartment cover in comparison with the 911 Carrera
Cabriolet models.
This measure consequently required modification or re-design of the two

cross members in the soft top shelf. The cross section loss of the cross
member structure due to space reasons in comparison with the 911
Cabriolet could be compensated for by the appropriate positioning of
the new front cross member.
Collectively, the bodyshell modifications on the 911 Carrera 4S

Cabriolet and 911 Turbo Cabriolet bodies has resulted in approx. 4.5%
higher torsional rigidity in comparison with the 911 Carrera Cabriolet
models. The bending strength has been increased by approx. 3%.
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The bodyshells of the 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet and 911 Turbo 911
Cabriolet only differ from each other, as on the Coupé models, in the 911
turbo-specific features:
• Outer wheel arch with installation opening for the charge air channels
• Cross member in rear end section with integral bodyshell engine
mounting
• The interior rear wall is adapted to the space requirement of the
engine oil tank of the dry sump lubrification system
The high body rigidity enables very sensitive and yet sporty tuning of the
chassis and suspension. Additionally, by minimizing the torsional flexing
and body shake due to uneven road surfaces such as expansion joints in
highways, a higher quality impression is also acheived on the 911
Carrera 4S and 911 Turbo Cabriolet.
5590 Engine Compartment Lid
The 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet engine compartment lid is a new design.

As with the 911 Carrera 4S Coupé, the engine compartment lid is made
from glass-fiber-reinforced plastic (GRP). It consists of an inner and outer
shell, which are manufactured in two separate SMC (sheet molding 5_11_04
compound) presses and subsequently bonded together.
To match the dimensions of the rear side sections and soft top compart-
ment cover, the engine compartment lid of the 911 Carrera 4S
Cabriolet (compared to the 911 Carrera 4S Coupé) had to be length-
ened by approx. 40 mm. The larger engine compartment opening
equates to that of the 911 Turbo or 911 Turbo Cabriolet. The rear
spoiler, along with the characteristic 911 Carrera 4S light strip between
the rear lights, has been taken without modification directly from the
Coupé.
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The engine compartment lid of the 911 Turbo Cabriolet is basically the
same as the 911 Turbo Coupé with only a slight modification to optimize
the joint pattern in the upper area.
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911 911 GT3
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5 – Body 911
911
Contents
General
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
The body of the special model “40 years 911” is based on the body of
the 911 Carrera Coupé, Model Year 2004. Emblem on engine compartment lid . . . .9
5_08_04
5590 Emblem on Engine Compartment Lid
The 911 emblem is arranged in the center of the engine compartment

lid.
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911 911 GT3
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6 – Body Equipment, Exterior 911

911
General

equipment, exterior on all 911 Carrera models for Model Year 2004.
General

Turbo Cabriolet.
911 GT2
General

equipment, exterior on the 911 GT2 models for Model Year 2004.
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911 911 GT3
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911
Contents
General
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
The standard equipment windshield with green tint of the Coupés was
extended to the 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet and 911 Turbo Cabriolet. As Cabriolet top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
with all 911 Cabriolets, these models also come equipped with a hard
Cabriolet top construction . . . . . . . . . . . .6
top.
Hard top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Additionally, the 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet and 911 Turbo Cabriolet
(unlike the 911 Carrera Cabriolet and 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet) have the Cabriolet top compartment cover . . . . . .9
wind deflector as standard equipment.
Rear side window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Air ducting for cooling air . . . . . . . . . . .10

Colors
Wind deflector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Same as with the Coupés, the customer has the choice of 12 exterior
colors (4 standard and 8 metallic colors) as a standard choice, or may Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
personalize their vehicle with custom colors made to order.
Extending roll-over protection . . . . . . . .11
Cabriolet Top Colors
The fabric cabriolet tops of the 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet and 911 Turbo
Cabriolet can be ordered in 3 colors. The cabriolet top interior lining is
only available in black fabric.
The exterior color of the standard hard top is painted the same as the
exterior body color.
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6.7 / 2004
911 61 Cabriolet Top

911
The proven fully-automatic soft top of the 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet and
911 Turbo Cabriolet is adapted from the 911 Carrera Cabriolet models.
As with the 911 Carrera Cabriolet models from Model Year 2003,
actuation is possible while the vehicle is moving up to 30 mph (50 kph).
6_19_04
Detailed improvements such as an additional seam in the soft top

tensioning strap or an additional piping bead (plastic profiled band) on
the retaining strip of the roof lining already introduced as model update
during spring of current Model Year 2003 have also been used on the
911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet and 911 Turbo Cabriolet. These measures
minimize the extremely slight existing tendency of the soft top to blow-
up at higher speeds, in particular on the 911 Turbo Cabriolet.
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The soft top is in three sections and in its stowed position only takes up 911
a small space of approx. 140 mm in height due to its ingenious mechan- 911
ical kinematics (Z-folding).
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The overlapping movement process of soft top and soft top compart-
ment cover also results in extremely short soft top opening and closing
times. These are around 20 seconds on the new 911 Carrera 4S
Cabriolet and 911 Turbo Cabriolet. When actuating the soft top at the
maximum permissible speed of 30 mph (50 kph), this time can increase
to around 26 seconds when closing the soft top due to the higher air
resistance and consequential movement resistance.
The Porsche 911 Cabriolet has a fully automatic, three-section folding

convertible top with patented Porsche technology which has been used
in Porsche vehicles since introduction of the 1997 Boxster. The convert-
ible top is stowed in the convertible top compartment using the new “Z- 6_12_04
fold” method such that the convertible top’s outer surface when folded
forms an outer surface when opened. In contrast to conventional
convertible top mechanisms where the inner side is folded to face
outwards, the advantage of the Z-fold is firstly that the convertible top
protects itself against soiling when open and secondly that the convert-
ible top has a low storage height.
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911 Special mention should also be made of the attractive appearance of

911 the opened convertible top which perfectly blends in with the shape of
the body. Optimum positive engagement between the windshield frame
and convertible top is provided at a total of three points, i.e. the electric
central lock-ing mechanism in the middle as well as additional pins at the
side. For the observer, the opening and closing process is very harmo-
nious because the convertible top is moved backwards uniformly without
any considerable change to the side contours of the vehicle.
The convertible top compartment lid is opened and closed simultane-

ously to the motion of the convertible top (and also provides the opened
convertible top with additional protection) especially contributes to the
harmonious overall impression of the opening and closing process.
The timing of the two movement processes is controlled electrically.

This is made possible by a special control unit as well as the position
and guiding of the convertible top compartment lid which, instead of
folding upwards, moves backwards parallel to the direction of travel thus
clearing the convertible top compartment.
For safety considerations, the windows are not automatically closed

together with the soft top when actuated via the convenient remote
control and via the door lock.
Operating the Cabriolet Top
To open the convertible top, the user simply has to press the operating
button in the center console. Locking is also performed fully automati-
cally. The convertible top can only be operated if the ignition is switched
on.
Alternatively, a convenient feature allows the convertible top to be

operated by holding the ignition key in the door lock. The vehicle is first
unlocked or locked before the convertible top mechanism is actuated. In
this case, the ignition and the position of the handbrake are irrelevant.
Cabriolet Top Construction
The frame of the soft top is made up of just ten main components, of
which 26% are aluminum and 20% are magnesium. The pivot points are
predominantly of the forked type, which contribute significantly to the
high stability of this soft top design. The high-quality appearance of the
soft top exterior is considerably defined by the visible styling edges.
Consequently, the combination of the high-quality soft top cover
together with typical Porsche styling elements has created a marque-
specific look.
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6.10 / 2004
The fabric outer cover of the soft top is highly durable and its UV light 911
stability protects it from fading. 911
The rear window consists of solid glass and is heated. This solid glass
panel was first introduced on the 911 Carrera Cabriolet model in 2001
and has since then replaced the plastic rear window. The significantly
improved vision to the rear gained through the solid glass rear window
is most noticeable in winter and inclement weather periods. A further
benefit is the increased resistance to wear due to environmental influ-
ences.
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The solid glass rear window is made from 3.15 mm thick single-layer
safety glass and is connected to the soft top via an exchange system.
This ability to exchange the window panel (without replacing the entire
soft top cover) allows for lower replacment costs.
The overall high-quality impression of the soft top is achieved in the

interior through the high-quality soft top interior lining in black fabric, the
complete trim of the soft top frame, the good interior acoustics and low
outside wind noise.
61 Hard Top
The 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet and 911 Turbo Cabriolet come equipped
with a hard top as standard. This increases the practical value and the
day-to-day suitability of the vehicle. The styling of the hard top when
installed follows the contours of the entire vehicle thereby accentuating
the individual character of Cabriolet body.
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6.11 / 2004
911 911 Years of experience on the 911 Carrera Cabriolet and 911 Carrera 4
Cabriolet (type 996) and the associated development of the gap toler-
ances and joint contours has meant that on the the 911 Carrera 4S
Cabriolet and 911 Turbo Cabriolet, the gap between the fitted hard top
and soft top compartment cover and rear side section could be reduced
from 8 mm to 6mm. This increases the overall high-quality impression of
the new Cabriolet models. This has been achieved while retaining the
position of the hard top through the new design and shaping of the soft
top compartment cover along with a modified cut of the rear side
sections.
The hard top, in high-strength aluminum alloy, provides high optical

quality, as well as safety and lightweight design. The innovative,
material-friendly, self-piercing rivet construction principle is the jointing
technology used in the production of the aluminum hard top, during
which, unlike welding, no heat is applied to the component. This
achieves a non-warping joint seam with a consistent strength. The result
of this elaborate technology is very light 33 kg component that can be
effortlessly fitted by two persons.
After installation, the hard top is secured by a manually-operated central

locking catch on the windshield frame. At the rear, a tool is supplied to
lock the two bayonet catches at the sides. When the hard top is
installed, the electrical contacts integrated in these bayonet catches
automatically establish the power supply to the heated rear window,
making the process highly convenient and winter suitable. The installed
hard top is detected by the soft top control as the front central locking
catch locks. A subsequent soft top actuation, which could damage the
soft top or hard top, is thereby prevented.
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6.12 / 2004
Page 6.8
The inside of the hard top is lined with highly noise-insulating black 911
fabric, which is also used as soft top interior lining. The colors of the 911
plastic trim (e.g. lateral roof frame trim) are matched to the interior of
the vehicle. The front central locking catch is concealed with a plastic
cover. Furthermore, the hard top is provided with two standard inte-
grated coat hooks.
6190 Cabriolet Top Compartment Cover
The wider body at the rear end compared to the 911 Carrera Cabriolet
models required a new soft top compartment cover. They differ from
each other through the third brake light. On the 911 Carrera 4S
Cabriolet, this is in the soft top compartment cover and on the 911
Turbo Cabriolet, as on the 911 Turbo Coupé, it is integrated in the fixed
part of the split wing.
With the discontinuation of the “Roof rack system”, accessory program

the rear fastening points and the associated body covers in the front of
the soft top compartment cover on the 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet and
911 Turbo Cabriolet were also discontinued. These have been replaced
by an elongation of the respective soft top compartment cover.
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6475 Rear Side Window
As with the 911 Carrera and 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, the 911 Carrera
4S Cabriolet and 911 Turbo Cabriolet also have fully lowering rear side
windows. Operation is via switches located centrally in the center
console. The rear side windows can be fully lowered when the soft top is
closed. When the soft top is open, a safety control keeps the rear side
windows always open to protect from damage.
Page 6.9
6.13 / 2004
911 911
The shape of the rear side windows and the respective electric window
mechanism had to be optimized for the turbo-specific wheel arches to
make space for the charge air intercooler ducting. These changes have
been incorporated in all 911 Cabriolets and were introduced as model
update in spring 2003.
Air Ducting for Cooling Air (only 911 Turbo Cabriolet)
To allow full lowering of the rear side windows, the charge air intercooler
ducting also had to be modified. The necessary clearance between the
rear window mechanism and the charge air intercooler ducting was
achieved by trimming the charge air intercooler ducting at the front and
sealing the extra clearance opening with covers which are adhered in
place for an air tight seal.
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6847 Wind Deflector
The standard wind deflector of the 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet and 911
Turbo Cabriolet is the same as the optionally available wind deflector of
the 911 Carrera and 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet models. This was
developed in the wind tunnel and ensures pleasant and low-turbulence
driving. It consists of two frames containing net fabric and when
installed enhances the elegant appearance of the Cabriolet.
The wind deflector covers the space between the front seats and the
cover of the roll bar, which produces a flowing, roadster-like line along
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the entire vehicle. The wind deflector can be removed in a few simple
operations and, thanks to its double folding mechanism, is easily stowed
in the trunk.
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69 Airbag 911
911
Of course, the 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet and 911 Turbo Cabriolet also
have fullsize airbags for driver and front passenger, as well as the side
airbag system POSIP (Porsche side impact protection system). As is
known, this consists of a side airbag and an energy-absorbing door
panel. Therefore, in a side impact, this system protects both the chest
and the head, even with the vehicle open.
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The airbag module accommodated in the door panel contains a rela-

tively large 30 liter airbag, which is effective throughout the entire seat
adjustment range and provides addition protection particularly in the
head area.
6972 Extending Roll-over Protection
To increase occupant protection in the event of a roll-over, the 911

Carrera 4S Cabriolet and 911 Turbo Cabriolet, as all 911 Cabriolet
models (type 996), have an automatically extending roll-over protection
system as standard.
Page 6.11
6.15 / 2004
911
911
6_11_04
When necessary, a centrally arranged roll-over sensor triggers two roll

bars in a fraction of a second. The sensor detects inclinations and
accelerations around the vehicle's longitudinal and lateral axes, as well
as the practically weightless state in the event of losing road surface
contact. Actuators then release a locking latch, which allows the spring-
loaded roll bar to extend. This fully diagnosis-capable system constantly
monitors the functionality of all sensors and actuators. If a system fault
occurs, this is visually displayed by a warning light in the instrument unit.
Page 6.12 6.16 / 2004


911
Contents
General
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
The special model “40 years 911” is defined through special equipment
features. The vehicles are painted in the special “GT Silver” paint. Front trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Sill covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
6315 Front Trim Door entry guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
The front trim has been adopted from the 911 Carrera 4S. The cooling Center console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
air intakes on left and right are painted in “Sport Silver”. The air intake in
the center has been aerodynamically modified.
6631 Sill covers

The sill covers have been adopted from the 911 GT3.
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6.19 / 2004
911 6805 Door Entry Guard

911
The door entry guard has a “911” logo.
6817 Center Console
The center console is painted in “GT Silver”. The numbered “40 years
911” badge is on the center console.
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7 – Body Equipment, Interior 911

911
General

equipment, interior on all 911 Carrera models for Model Year 2004.
General

Turbo Cabriolet.
911 GT2
General

equipment, interior on the 911 GT2 models for Model Year 2004.
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7.1/ 2004
911 911 GT3
Page 7.2 1.4 / 2004


911
Contents
General
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
The interior trim of the 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet or 911 Turbo Cabriolet
is similar that of the Coupé model. There are specific Cabriolet differ- Interior colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
ences (as with the 911 Carrera Cabriolet and 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet)
in the area of the rear seat system, the soft top shelf, roll bar cover, and
in the area of the carpets and noise insulation.
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Interior Colors
The 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet and 911 Turbo Cabriolet have the same
choices for interior trim as (4 colors as standard) the 2004 Coupé
models. In addition to the standard interior colors, 2 special colors and
custom colors are available at extra cost.
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Page 7.3
7.7/ 2004
911 911 GT3
Page 7.4 1.4 / 2004


911
Contents
General
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
The special model “40 years 911” is defined through special interior
equipment features. The color of the leather upholstery and trim is dark Dash panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
gray, and natural leather is used.
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
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The handbrake lever is painted in “GT Silver”. The grip areas of the
handbrake lever, gear lever and steering wheel with airbag module are
finished in special grained leather. The gear lever has the 911 GT3 shift
pattern inlay. The instrument rings are painted in “Sport Silver”.
Page 7.5
7.11/ 2004
911 911
The vehicle has two exclusive leather cases in sizes M and L provided
as standard, also made from hand-crafted special grained natural
leather.
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Also included is a key case and a wallet in dark gray special grained
natural leather.
7_07_04
7018 Dash Panel
The slotted strips of the dash panel are painted in “Sport Silver”.
7201 Seats
The vehicles are equipped with sports seats with two-stage heated seats
for seat cushions and backrest. The backrest trim is painted in “GT
Silver”. The seat center section is finished in special grained leather.
Page 7.6
7.12 / 2004
8 – Heating/Air-conditioning 911
911
General
No new features or modifications have been implemented on the heating

and air conditioning on all 911 Carrera models for Model Year 2004.
General

and air conditioning on the 911 Carrera 4S models for Model Year
2004.
General

and air conditioning on the 911 Turbo models for Model Year 2004.
911 GT2
General

and air conditioning on the 911 GT2 models for Model Year 2004.
General
The technical specifications regarding the heating and air conditioning

on the special model “40 years 911” are based on the 911 Carrera.
Page 8.1
8.1 / 2004
911 911 GT3
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9 – Electrics/Electronics 911
911
General

electrics/electronics on all 911 Carrera models for Model Year 2004.
Due to increased energy demand, an 80 Ah battery is installed as

standard equipment on all 911 models (except 911 GT3 and 911 GT2)
from Model Year 2004.
General

electrics on the 911 Carrera 4S models for Model Year 2004.

The electrics/electronics specifications on the 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet

are based on those of the Coupé. The electrical soft top drive, hardtop
(see Body) and audio/infotainment, are based on those of the 911
Carrera Cabriolet.
General

electrics/electronics on the 911 Turbo models for Model Year 2004.

standard equipment on the 911 Turbo from Model Year 2004.
In addition to the very extensive standard equipment, the 911 Turbo

Cabriolet and 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet models also receive the
following:
• Porsche Communication Management (PCM)

• BOSE Sound System (digital)
The electrics/electronics specifications on the 911 Turbo Cabriolet are

based on those of the Coupé. The electrical soft top drive, hardtop (see
Body) and audio/infotainment, are based on those of the 911 Carrera
Cabriolet.
Page 9.1
9.1 / 2004
911 911 GT3 9 – Electrics/Electronics (Cont’d)
911 GT2
General

electrics/electronics on the 911 GT2 models for Model Year 2004.
A 60 Ah or 70 Ah battery is offered on the 911 GT2.
The 911 GT2 is equipped as follows:
• Porsche CDR 23 radio (I-no. 697) including CD compartment, is

standard equipment
General

electrics/electronics on all 911 Carrera models for Model Year 2004.

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The content of this brochure is up to date as of August 2003.

911 911 GT3

Page II 1.4 / 2004

2 Fuel and Ignition system

3 Transmission Control Tiptronic Transmission Safety

911 911 GT3 5 Body

6 Body Equipment, Exterior

Adjustment 7 Body Equipment, Interior

Page IV 1.4 / 2004

No new features or modifications have been implemented on the engine

911 Carrera 4S/ 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet

No new features or modifications have been implemented on the engine

911 Turbo/911 Turbo Cabriolet

No new features or modifications have been implemented on the engine

911 911 GT3

Page 1.2 1.4 / 2004

911 911 The most important engine data at a glance:

Engine type M96.70 SL

The cylinder sleeves are shot-blasted to increase strength.

1310 Pistons, Piston Rings 911

The piston rings are manufactured from a different material as that of

Summary of engine modifications:

• Intake air manifold with modified cross section

911 The most important engine data at a glance:

1570 Cylinder Head

Intake opens, large stroke 9 degrees after TDC

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1561 Valve Springs 911

17 Oil Supply 1_69_04

To ensure a reliable oil supply at the higher cornering speeds, the

In order to ensure sufficient cooling with the increased power output, an

2 – Fuel and Ignition System

No new features or modifications have been implemented on the fuel

911 Carrera 4S/911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet

No new features or modifications have been implemented on the fuel

911 Turbo/911 Turbo Cabriolet

No new features or modifications have been implemented on the fuel

911 911 GT3

Page 2.2 1.4 / 2004

2 – Fuel and Ignition System 911

2470 ME 7.8 Motronic Control Unit (DME)

911 911 GT3

Page 2.4 1.4 / 2004

2 – Fuel and Ignition System

2470 ME 7.8 Motronic Control Unit (DME)

X51, EU2 (manual gearbox)

The cross section of the sand-cast aluminum intake manifold is modified

2447 Intake Runners

4760 Vacuum Amplifier

2610 Exhaust Manifold 911 911

2634 Exhaust Tailpipes

The polished exhaust tailpipes of the special model.

911 911 GT3

Page 2.8 1.4 / 2004

Manual and Tiptronic Transmissions, General

No new features or modifications have been implemented on the trans-

911 Carrera 4S/911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet

Manual and Tiptronic Transmissions, General

No new features or modifications have been implemented on the trans-

911 Turbo/911 Turbo Cabriolet

Manual and Tiptronic Transmissions, General

No new features or modifications have been implemented on the trans-