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2013 Porsche 911

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2013 911.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (AM-S7)

The 2013 Porsche 911 is a passenger car that pairs an automatic (AM-S7) transmission with EPA fuel economy ratings of 20 mpg city, 28 highway, and 23 combined. Owner feedback for this model year is notably limited, with just three complaints—centered on the wheels—and a single recall, placing it among the more trouble-free entries in the 911’s history from 1990 to 2014, where the highest complaint year reached 50.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque118 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy20/28/23 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 49 · 740 CCA battery, OE oil filter 9A711549900. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 49 · 740 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnLIGHTOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter9A711549900 alt 0PB115466
Engine air filter99111013000 alt 99711013130
Spark plug99917015190 alt 99917023690
Battery99961109512 alt 992915105A
Front wiper blades99662890111 alt 99162890101
Thermostat0PB121688A alt 9A110622503
Cabin air filter99157237100 alt 99757121902

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S7)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length176.8 in
Overall width71.3 in
Overall height51.2 in
Wheelbase96.5 in
Curb weight3384 lb
Track (front / rear)60.6 / 63 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)38/62

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined20 / 28 / 23 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the 911 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

3.8–4.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.80 sec — 2013 Carrera S Coupe
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2013Carrera S Coupe 3.8L F-63.80 sec12.00 sec400 hpRWD
2013Carrera 4S Coupe 3.8L F-63.90 sec12.30 sec400 hpAWD
2013Carrera 4S Coupe 3.8L F-64.00 sec12.30 sec400 hpAWD
2013Carrera S Cabriolet 3.8L F-64.20 sec12.50 sec400 hpRWD
2013Carrera Coupe 3.4L F-64.30 sec12.70 sec350 hpRWD
2013Carrera S Cabriolet 3.8L F-64.30 sec12.70 sec400 hpRWD
2013Carrera 4S Coupe 3.8L F-64.40 sec12.70 sec400 hpAWD
2013Carrera Coupe 3.4L F-64.40 sec12.90 sec350 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine 75W-90 · GL-5 in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 118 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4.

Lubricants & capacities

Differential Gear Oil75W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity3.2 qt

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts9.4 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts17.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts7.5 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts11.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts118 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug21.0-22.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug21.0-22.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-6-2-4-3-5
Cylinder Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance740 cca
Standard BCI Group Number49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance740 cca

Brakes

Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.079 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.260; Rear: 1.024
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.283; Rear: 1.047
Variation from Parallelism Thickness VariationFront: .0007; Rear: .0007
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .001; Rear: .001
Maximum Drum DiameterParking Brake: 7.126
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.260; Rear: 1.024

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 30,000 mi.

Every 10,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
At 20,000 miBrake System (inspect)
Every 20,000 miAir Intake Hose Debris Screen (clean) · Battery (inspect electrolyte level) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Driveshaft (inspect)
Every 30,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
Every 40,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 60,000 miDrive Belt (replace)
At 120,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The year-by-year federal record provided contains notable gaps, with data points for 2001 and 2007 before jumping to 2014; 2013 itself does not appear in this table, so direct year-over-year comparison is not possible. However, the data shows a significant spike in complaints in 2007 (50 complaints, 1 recall, 1 investigation) followed by a sharp decline to just 2 complaints by 2014, suggesting an overall improving trajectory across the generation. The 2013 target-year data reveals only 3 total complaints spanning Wheels, Exterior Lighting, and Engine categories, with zero crash or fire complaints recorded. This places 2013 in a period of declining complaint volume following the 2007 peak and preceding the notably low 2014 figures. The TSB count for 2014 stood at 346, indicating continued technical service bulletins being issued for this generation. Takeaway: Based on the available data, 2013 appears to be a relatively clean model year within this generation—low complaint volume, no crash or fire incidents, and trending toward the improved reliability seen in 2014—making it a defensible purchase year, though the data gaps warrant a thorough pre-purchase inspection given the vehicle's age and performance character.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
409
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
3
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 3 complaints on record, top 3 components.

Wheels1
Exterior Lighting1
Engine1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

13V058000Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail PipeReported 22/02/2013

Porsche is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 911 Carrera and Carrera 4 vehicles manufactured from March 7, 2012, through November 12, 2012, and equipped with a standard (not sport) exhaust system. The exhaust tail… Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear mufflers free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on May 9, 2013. The manufacturer has not yet provided…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 409 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
40/26 44072026-06-30WheelsWheel Bolt Replacement Requirement - Change from Wheel Bolts with Aluminum Washers to…
09/26 37302026-06-30Power TrainPermanent Fault Memory Entries “P1775”/“P071400”/“P184900” in Transmission Electronics…
TSTR26362026-06-29Unknown Or OtherPorsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.031
TSTR26352026-06-29Unknown Or OtherPorsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.030
20/262026-06-25EngineOverview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils (20/26)

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Build data
Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
Recalls
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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 49 batteryEngine oil filter 9A711549900Engine air filter 99111013000Spark plug 99917015190Battery 99961109512

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBsOBD-II trouble codesMaintenance schedulesFluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

Does the 2013 911 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 911 get?

EPA figures are 20 city / 28 highway / 23 combined mpg.