| 4WD / 4 /AWD
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Four Wheel Drive
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All-wheel drive
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| CS
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ClubSport
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e.g., version of the Porsche 968 without power windows, rear seats, or air conditioning
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| DFI
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Direct fuel injection
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Direct injection for precise metering of the gasoline-oxygen mixture
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| GT2
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Grand Tourismo 2
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Sporty models with turbocharger and rear-wheel drive
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| GT3
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Grand Tourismo 3
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Extremely sporty models with high-revving engines
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| GTS
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Grand Tourismo Sport
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Homologation designation from motorsport
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| L
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Luxu
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The Porsche 911 was available in the luxury version from 1967
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| LHD
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Left Hand Drive
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Left-hand drive
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| LSDL
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Limited Slip Differential Locking
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Mechanical locking differential
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| LWB
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Long Wheel Base
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Analogous to SWB, LWB in English-speaking countries refers to 911 models with a long wheelbase
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| MFI
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Mechanical fuel injection
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Bosch mechanical fuel injection system
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| MOST
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Media Oriented Systems Transport Bus
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Interface for data exchange of audio and communication systems
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| NOS
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New Old Stock
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Original new goods that have been in stock for years. Very popular in the industry, as original parts
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| PAA
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Porsche Active Aerodynamics
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Active spoiler adjustment for improved aerodynamics and driving dynamics/stability
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| PADM
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Porsche Active Drivetrain Mount
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Equipment with dynamic engine mounting
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| PASM
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Porsche Active Suspension Management
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Equipment with variable air suspension or damping system
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| PCCB
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Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake
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Equipped with ceramic brake system (particularly durable)
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| PCCC
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Porsche Ceramic Composite Clutch
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Equipped with ceramic clutch
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| PCM
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Porsche Communication Management
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Equipped with Porsche Multimedia and Navigation System
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| PDAS
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Porsche dynamic all-wheel drive system
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Porsche Dynamic All-Wheel Drive Control
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| PDCC
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Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control
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Active anti-roll system available in Panamera and Cayenne models to reduce body roll when cornering
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| PDK
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Porsche Doppelkupplung
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Dual-clutch transmission to reduce gear changes
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| PDLS
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Porsche Dynamic Light System
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Dynamic control of the headlights including cornering lights and automatic dimming
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| POSIP
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Porsche Side Impact Protection System
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Additional airbags for side impact
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| Pre-A
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Porsche 356 Pre-A
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Original model of the Porsche 356. Produced from 1948 to 1955
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| PSE
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Porsche Sport Exhaust
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Porsche Sport Exhaust
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| PSM
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Porsche Stability Management
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Porsche specific designation for ESC
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| PTM
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Porsche Traction Management
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Electronically controlled all-wheel drive system
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| PTV
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Porsche Torque Vectoring
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Active system for increasing driving dynamics and stability through dynamic speed control of the inside and outside wheels when cornering
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| RdW
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Rest der Welt
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Porsche wording for the use of parts in certain countries; analogous to US version etc.
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| RHD
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Right Hand Drive
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Right-hand drive
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| RS
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RennSport
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Designates road-legal Porsche models developed for racing
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| RSR
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RennSport Rennwagen
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Analogous to RS, RSR designates Porsche models built for racing. However, RSR vehicles are not street legal.
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| S
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Sport
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Sportier version, usually more powerful with a sportier engine and improved equipment.
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| SC
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Super C / Super Carrera
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Super C was the designation of the last Porsche 356. The Porsche 911 SC models were originally intended as a homage to this model. SC in 911 designations stands for "Super Carrera"
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| SWB
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Short Wheel Base
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A designation used in English-speaking countries to distinguish the 911 F models up to 1968 with a short wheelbase. Later models had a longer wheelbase.
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| T
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Touring
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Lower-powered, more affordable version of the 911. The 911 T was produced from 1967 onwards.
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| Targa
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Targa
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Open-top version of the Porsche 911 with characteristic roll bar.
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| VarioCam
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VarioCam
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Variable valve timing
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| VarioCam Plus
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VarioCam Plus
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Further development of the variable valve timing VarioCam
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| VTG
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Variable Turbine Geometry
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Turbocharger with variable turbine geometry for increased performance
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| WLS
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WerksLeistungsSteigerung
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Porsche offers a factory performance upgrade for certain models whose engines are somewhat underpowered
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| WTL
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Werks-Turbo-Look
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Turbo look for non-turbo models with wider Factory-installed fenders
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