Tradition consistently continued

Model-Year 2001 - 911 Carrera 4

The highlights

Loosely translated from the original German

Permanent all-wheel drive with perfect power distribution

The long and intensive experience with all-wheel drive systems enabled the engineers at Porsche to find a particularly effective solution. The variable torque distribution to the front axle via a viscous coupling in the front differential housing guarantees excellent traction and a very high level of driving safety in all types of road conditions, without the driver having to influence the traction aids in any way.

Porsche Stability Management

Porsche uses the PSM (Porsche Stability Management) driving dynamics control system as standard in the 911 Carrera 4. The task of the system is to stabilize the car longitudinally and transversely during "excursions" to the limit by specifically intervening in the engine management and braking system. The design of the PSM was trimmed in the Porsche driving test so that the sporty character of the 911 is not suppressed by early braking. The aim of the tuning was to provide short but decisive help across all four wheels if the physical limits are unexpectedly approached.

High driving safety, excellent driving characteristics

Springs, stabilizers and shock absorbers are specially tailored to the driving dynamics of the all-wheel drive version. Consistent adaptation of the axle geometry to the all-wheel drive technology and newly tuned elasticities on the front axle ensure neutral self-steering behavior up to the grip limit and largely explore the driving physics limits when cornering.

Water-cooled boxer engine

Good cylinder filling thanks to four-valve technology and stable thermal conditions thanks to water cooling make the Porsche boxer engine a high-performance unit. With a displacement of 3.4 liters, the 911 Carrera 4 achieves an output of 221 kW (300 hp) and a top speed of 280 km/h (275 km/h with Tiptronic S). The design of the boxer engine offers decisive advantages for the construction of sports cars. Its mass balance is perfect, the dimensions are compact, and a short and rigid crankshaft allows high speeds.

Aluminum chassis

All wishbones of the wheel suspension and the two axle supports integrated into the bodywork are made of light metal. The front axle was adapted in terms of its design and driving dynamics to the drive of the front wheels.

Subtle distinguishing features

According to the principle of "being more than it seems", the Carrera 4 does not flaunt its superiority. The Carrera 4 lettering shines in titanium on the engine cover and adorns the hubcaps in black. Special 17-inch wheels and titanium-colored brake callipers are the other visual identifying features.

Exclusive aluminum wheels for the Carrera 4

As a striking identifying feature, the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 has 17-inch alloy wheels in an unmistakable design that is characterized by an unusual spoke look. The spokes, which are deeply cut in the center of the wheel, become stronger towards the rim, and the connection of the spokes far out in the area of the rim flange makes the wheel appear stronger and larger. The 17-inch wheel is the right choice, especially for sports car drivers who are focused on driving comfort.

Individual sports equipment

The Carrera 4 can also be equipped to be even sportier according to the customer's personal taste. Sports seats with reinforced lateral support, 18-inch Turbo-Look wheels with tire dimensions 225/40 ZR 18 and 265/35 ZR 18 and, for the coupé, a sports chassis with tighter and shorter springs, harder shock absorbers and stronger stabilizers are available separately.