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7-speed manual transmission.
Pure, direct, precise. Short shift
movements and an optimum transition
from one gear to the next. The 7-speed
manual transmission combines a high
level of sport y performance with fast
gear changes. In conjunction with the
optional Sport Chrono Package, selecting
SPORT or SPORT PLUS mode activates
the dynamic
throttle-blip function, which
ensures the optimum engine speed for
every downshift, a more emotional
driving experience and an impressive
sound.
A gear indicator in the rev counter
reminds you which gear has been
selected. The upshift indicator in the
instrument cluster helps you actively to
conserve fuel.
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK).
The optimised 7-speed PDK, featuring
both a manual and an automatic mode, is
available as an option and offers extremely
fast gear changes with no interruption in
the flow of power. And that ’s with even
faster acceleration performance and a
further reduction in fuel consumption.
A first for the 911
models: in manual
mode, the shift direction simulates that
of racing cars and the 911
GT3 models –
to the rear to shift up, forwards to shift
down. For a racetrack driving experience
wherever you are. Gears one to six have a sports ratio, with
top speed being reached in sixth gear.
Seventh gear is ratioed primarily for fuel
economy.
PDK is essentially t wo gearboxes in one.
This double-clutch arrangement provides
an alternating, non-positive connection
bet ween the t wo half gearboxes and the
engine by means of t wo separate input
shafts. The flow of power from the
engine is transmit ted through one half
gearbox and one clutch at a time, while
the next gear is preselected in the
second half gearbox. During a gear
change, therefore, one clutch simply
opens and the other closes at the same
time, enabling gear changes to take
place within milliseconds.
Always a few milliseconds ahead of time.
Transmission.
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7-speed manual transmission
2 Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
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SPORT button.
The SPORT button enables you to select
a suspension setup where the emphasis
is on either comfort or sport y performance.
At the push of a button, the electronic
engine management system switches the
engine mapping to offer an even sharper
response and engine dynamics that are
more direct.
In vehicles with Porsche Doppelkupplung
(PDK), upshifts take place at higher engine
speeds and downshifts happen sooner.
In addition, coasting mode and the auto
start/stop function are automatically
deactivated. If fitted, the optional sports
exhaust system is also activated
automatically.
Sport Chrono Package.
Adrenaline at the push of a but ton, goose
bumps included: the functions of the
optional Sport Chrono Package enable
an even sportier tuning of the chassis,
engine and transmission – and launch
you to unprecedented sporty heights.
What ’s new is the mode switch on the
steering wheel, derived from the
918 Spyder to make you feel closer to
the racetrack. Without your hand leaving
the steering wheel, you can choose any
of four set tings: Normal, SPORT, SPORT
PLUS and Individual. Now you can adapt
the vehicle even more to the way you
want to drive. On activation of SPORT PLUS mode,
Porsche Active Suspension Management
(PASM) and, in the S models, optional
Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC)
and optional rear-axle steering adapt for
enhanced roadholding performance by
switching to a sportier damper set ting
and offering more direct turn-in on
entering the corner.
In combination with PDK, the Sport
Chrono Package has three additional
functions. The first is ‘Launch Control’,
which can be used to achieve the best
possible standing start – a racing start.
The second function is the motorsport-
derived gearshift strategy. In this mode,
Another few seconds faster.
Under the skin.
High-performance systems.
PDK is geared up for extremely short
shift times and optimum shift points for
the maximum acceleration available.
This combination of uncompromising and
involving performance is ideal for the
racetrack.
The third function – SPORT Response –
is brand new to the 911. Pressing the
but ton in the centre of the mode switch
primes the engine and transmission for the
fastest possible unleashing of power. In
other words, maximum responsiveness –
for a period of approximately 20 seconds.
A timer graphic in the instrument cluster
tells you how long is left.
Engage SPORT.
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