The newest 911's cockpit also received an extensive redesign for '95. Among the many revised components are the steering wheel (now complete with an airbag), door panels (redesigned for storage and speaker mounting) and bucket seats.Despite these changes, the general feeling you get when climbing in the Porsche 911 is akin to meeting an old friend. Large, backlit analog dials, long a 911 staple, face the driver, with the tachometer taking its rightful place center stage. A new automatic climate-control system makes temperature adjustment a snap, and many of the secondary controls and accessory switches have been relocated for user-friendly operation. Safety is a critical issue for Porsche, as evidenced by the fact that it was the first manufacturer to equip all of its cars with anti-lock brakes. Front and rear passengers are held firmly in place by 3-point seat belts, and a sturdy cage structure surrounds the compartment, helping meet 1997 federal side-impact regulations. Although the cockpit appears to be all business, there are enough amenities to qualify the 911 as a luxury car, including power windows, cruise control, central locking and alarm system, and a 6-speaker AM/FM/ cassette stereo. In addition, the rear seats in the 911 coupe fold down to augment the front luggage well, which is larger than before and holds a surprising amount of gear.
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