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Power | Transmission
1 Dynamic engine mounts
With the dynamic engine mounts
that are part of the Sport Chrono
Package, Porsche engineers have
resolved this inherent conflict.
The mounts contain a fluid with
magnetic properties that interact Dynamic Engine Mounts
Engineers traditionally face a conflict
when designing the engine mounts
of a performance car. A hard engine
mounting delivers optimal performance
by offering a higher degree of handling precision. Soft engine mounts, on
the other hand, minimize oscillations
and vibrations. Comfort is improved
on uneven road surfaces, but at the
expense of razor-sharp performance.
with an electrically generated field.
Depending on the driving st yle and road
surface conditions, the electronically
controlled system automatically
adjusts the stiffness and damping
properties of the engine mounts.When the driving st yle is assertive, the
mounts become “hard,” and handling
is perceptibly more stable under load
change conditions and in fast corners.
Whenever a less assertive driving st yle
is adopted, the dynamic engine mounts “soften” to provide a more comfortable
feel. The dynamic mounts minimize the
oscillations and vibrations of the entire
drivetrain, especially the engine.
For the driver, the results are
tangible. A harder-edge handling
response when you demand it, a more
comfortable ride when you don’t.
