Multi - plate clutch 1
Multi - plate clutch 2
Semi -gearbox 2
(2nd, 4th, 6th gear)
Semi -gearbox 1
(1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, R gear)
Differential
P DK function diagram
is established, and power is
transmit ted to the wheels.
The gear which is engaged is
displayed on the instrument
cluster. Depending on the
gearshif t programme, the gear
change is optimised for comfort
or for sport y handling and takes
place in a mat ter of milliseconds.
The advantages over a fully
manual transmission are very PDK is enhanced by the ‘Launch
Control’ and ‘motorsport- derived
gearshift strategy’ functions (p. 62).
In essence, PDK combines
sportiness with ef ficiency and
comfort. What does all this
mean for you? Exactly what you
would expect: uninterrupted
driving pleasure.
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
in detail.
The crankshaf t transmits engine
torque to the dual-mass fly wheel
which is then channelled through
the clutch housing and onto the
multi-plate clutches, or to be more
precise, the outer disc carrier.
Under oil pressure, clutch 1 closes
and forms a frictional connection rapid gearshif ts with no
interruption in the flow of power,
which result in a considerably
faster rate of acceleration for the
same rate of fuel consumption.
The advantage over a fully
automatic transmission is the
perceptible increase in driving
dynamics – with a similar level of
comfort, and a distinct reduction
in fuel consumption.
with input shaft 1. The torque is
now transmit ted through the
dif ferential to the rear axle.
At this stage, PDK has already
preselected the next gear.
Engine torque is already acting
on the other outer disc carrier
and, in response to a gear change
signal, the overlap shift is
initiated, i.e. as clutch 1 opens,
clutch 2 closes. The non-positive
connection with input shaf t 2 The compact dimensions of the
gearbox reduce rotational masses
which means that the engine
response is more direct and the
system is more light weight.
This, along with the long-ratio 7th
gear, helps to achieve reduced
fuel consumption and emission
figures comparable with those
of a manual gearbox. With the
optional Sport Chrono Package,
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46
2
1
R
7 3
5
51
4
6
2
R1
3
7
5
Index
Te r m Pa g e
A
Active safet y 66
Airbags 74
Air- conditioning system 83
Anti-theft protection 75
Audio interface, universal 95
B
BOSE® Surround Sound
System 96
Braking system 69
C
CD autochanger 95
CDR-30 audio system 90
Chassis 56
Child seats 75
Colours 108
Cornering lights, dynamic 67
Cruise control 83
D
Direct fuel injection 34
Dry-sump lubrication,
integrated 38
E
Engine cooling 40
Engine management 40
Engine, flat-six 32
Environment 98
Exclusive 127
Exhaust emission control 100
Exhaust system 44
F
Factory collection 128
Fuel 103
Fuel system 103
G
Garage door opener
(HomeLink
®) 84
H
Headlight cleaning system 67
Headlights, Bi-Xenon 67
Heated seats 83
Heated steering wheel 81
Hill-start assist 53
HomeLink
® (programmable
garage door opener) 84
I
Ignition 44
Instruments 80
L
LED day time running lights 67
Logbook, electronic 94
Luggage compartment, front 86
Luggage space, rear 86
M
Maintenance 103
Maintenance requirements 45
Manual gearbox 53
Materials 103
N
Navigation module 92
Noise 103
O
Oil supply 38
On -board computer
integrated 80
P
ParkAssist 85
Passive safety 73
Personalisation options 106
Porsche Active Suspension
Management (PASM) 60
Porsche Ceramic Composite
Brake (PCCB) 70
Porsche Communication
Management (PCM) 92
Porsche Doppelkupplung
(PDK) 48
Porsche Side Impact Protection
(POSIP) 74
Porsche Stability Management
(PSM) 72
R
Rear differential lock 60
Rear wiper 85
Recycling 103
Resonance intake manifold 43
Roof transport system 89
S
Safet y, active 66
Safet y, passive 73
Seat ventilation 83
Seats, comfort 82
Service 130
Side windows,
water-repellent 84
Sound Package Plus 95
Sport Chrono Package 62
Sport Chrono Package Plus 63
Sports bucket seats 83
Sports exhaust system 44
Sports seats 82
Sports seats, adaptive 82
Standard seats 82
Steering 58
Steering wheels 81
Storage compartments 88
T
Technical data 134
Telephone 94
Telephone preparation 95
Transport concept 86
TV tuner 94
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
(TPM) 59
V
VarioCam Plus 43
Vehicle tracking system 75
Voice control system 94
W
‘Welcome Home’ lighting 84
Wheels 59
Windscreen wipers 84
Index
136 137
