May 04, 2017 youtubes nick murrys most recent video is a comparison of a porsche 911 carrera equipped with pdk vs. Its the first time weve driven the newly turbocharged 911 carrera with a manual gearbox here in the uk. Despite our best efforts, the precise spec of the cars is not otherwise identical, the manual car mexico blue boasting porsche torque vectoring, 20in carrera s. The 2008 porsche 911 carrera with a sevenspeed pdkin sport plus mode shifted 0. The 911 carrera s pdk dimensions is 4519 mm l x 1852 mm w x 3 mm h. Porsche, the porsche crest, 911, pccb, pcm, pdk, and care of the items concerned. Meanwhile, the pdkequipped 911 is marginally quicker than its manual sibling, allows you to always keep both hands on the steering wheel. Nov 06, 2020 the manual 2020 porsche 911 carrera s is the one to get a manual transmission 992 carrera s is a second slower to 60 mph. Mar 07, 2017 that pdk gearbox is brilliant, but if ever a car deserved a manual transmission, it was the gt3, and enthusiasts lets porsche know. Manual compared to manual transmissions, the porsche pdk delivers a faster acceleration response on saratoga and milpitas roads. Aug 05, 2020 one of the greatest threats to the manuals existence in the 911 is porsches dualclutch automatic, the pdk. Oct 31, 2019 oct 31, 2019 with news yesterday that porsche is living up to its promise of offering a proper sevenspeed manual transmission on the 992series 911, a predictable argument sprang up around the. Weve seen what our voices can do in the past, of course.
That is, unless porsche fans have something to say about it. Oct 20, 2008 the tiptronic a traditional slushbox is now gone from the 911 lineup for 2009, completely replaced by the new pdk. The worlds first sevenspeed manual gearbox is an offshoot of the sevenspeed pdk dualclutch automatic introduced three years ago for the 997series 911. Metaphors and scenarios add comment rougonmacquart les. Porsche 911 carrera 4 pdk is a 4 seater coupe available at a starting price of rp 3,38 billion in the indonesia. We go for a drive in the 2018 porsche 911 carrera t manual and pdk. As crisp and involving as the porsche manual remains, pdk s ability to switch gears in 100 milliseconds means it has not only erased the manual s accelerative advantage, but surpassed it. Jan 24, 2012 the worlds first sevenspeed manual gearbox is an offshoot of the sevenspeed pdk dualclutch automatic introduced three years ago for the 997series 911. This is a source of confusion for many porsche owners because porsche calls for both a pdk transmission oil change and a pdk clutch oil change. The manual is more engaging as a driving option and combined with the. The gtmodels where only available with manual gearboxes. Metaphors and scenarios add comment rougonmacquart les t. Feb 26, 2021 the standard gearbox for the 911 gt3both on the previous generation as well as the upcoming 2022 gt3 announced this monthis porsche s pdk, a sevenspeed doubleclutch automatic. Early prototypes were fitted to production vehicles and in 2009, porsche introduced the porsche doppelkupplungsgetriebe, or pdk transmission, in boxster, cayman, and 911 models.
As a result, the transmission uses both manual transmission oil and automatic transmission fluid atf. In addition to the fancy clock on the dashboard ok, technically. Porsche dualclutch transmission is becoming even more popular. The pdk transmission was originally developed for racing, so lightningfast shift times and quick acceleration are part of its dna. Porsche 718 cayman gt4 pdk vs manual stephen dobie. Right now, at least, you cant even buy a new porsche 911 with a manual. The pdk gearbox functions very much like a manual gearbox with the exception that the driver doesnt engagedisengage the clutch. Pdk is an acronym for p orsche d oppel k upplungs getriebe strictly, porsche doppelkupplungsgetriebe, which translates to. Is a manual carrera the sweetest porsche 911 of all. For years, ive heard the moreinvolving argument from the shift. The 2009 porsche 911 carrera and carrera s manage 1825 mpg with the manual and 1927 mpg with the pdk.
In cars, international news, porsche by jonathan lee 25 november 2020 7. Change pdk transmission oil on porsche 911 20092016. And if its anything like the 911 gt3, around half of 718 gt4 buyers will soon tick pdk s. Page 4 layout of the manual drivers manual digital contents safety and driving pleasure overviews the drivers manual is available in gain an overview and find the topics find out how to enjoy your driving familiarise yourself with components digital form on. The pdk is a great box fantastic tech and will be faster to drive. So what if the manual is a few tenths of a second slower, it is all about the journey right. Pdk has a coast mode that disengages both clutches, manuals also have this located under your left foot. And sadly, the manual transmission looks like its on its way to the great automotive graveyard in the sky.
Porsche gt3 proves buyers prefer manual over pdk despite speed. But im nitpicking here, because it felt equally good cracking off. The 992 911 has gotten nearuniversal praise since it launched, but one of the few criticisms has been the look of the silly pdk lever. Jun 01, 2020 a manual transmission porsche is also typically a bit lighter and less expensive than the pdk version. May 06, 2020 however, in the new porsche 911, there is another, more superficial, reason to choose the manual over the automatic. Porsche 911 carrera owners manual pdf download manualslib. The pdk was therefore designed in line with the requirements of a 911 drive. Technically speaking, the new pdk is a conventional 7speed manual gearbox with.
Porsche 911 gt3 manual to pdk comparison ferdinand. Oct 02, 2019 more than threequarters of all delivered porsche 718 and 911 models today are equipped with a porsche dualclutch pdk system. On paper, thats a lot, but were still talking about a hugely fast. With porsche doppelkupplung pdk, the 911 carrera can accelerate from 0 to 100 kmh in only 4. Porsche 911 gts pdk vs manual part 1, the pdk youtube. Perhaps this is what happens when adapting a pdk transmission for manual duty. The optionally available porsche doubleclutch transmission pdk was featured. May, 2016 pdk has solved all these issues and them some, which is why nearly 90% of current 911 buyers opt for this transmission option. As so much of the stick or paddle debate is based on subjectivity, weve brought two porsche 911s together at the bedford autodrome to see what a vbox can add to the argument. Oct 31, 2019 with news yesterday that porsche is living up to its promise of offering a proper sevenspeed manual transmission on the 992series 911, a predictable argument sprang up around the. It is available in 15 colors and automatic transmission option in the indonesia. Mar 02, 2021 porsche brought back the manual option for the previousgen 911 gt3 in 2017 and surprisingly, 30% of all buyers around the world wanted one. The pdk is a dual clutch transmission similar to gearboxes used by other manufacturers. The manual is based on the pdk alternative, but has slightly altered ratios in third and.
Porsche s handiwork at crafting and integrating dualclutch transmissions into their cars is almost unparalleled in the new car world. Lets consider a porsche 911 gt3 manual to pdk comparison. The pdk transmission is a combination of a manual and automatic transmission. The starting point for the new nocost option sevenspeed is the 991. Pdk is a nurburgring soundtrack battle 2 porsche sets guinness word record title for towing heaviest passenger plane ever 3 sapphire blue 991. The 2020 porsche 911 will get a manual transmission option. On a porsche 911, would you choose a pdk or a manual and why.
Jan 31, 2012 then it drops the clutch and the 911 just takes off without any fuss and zero wheelspin, but way quicker than the sevenspeed manual. Page 1 911 carrera owners manual page 3 please take the time to read this manual before you drive your new porsche. Porsche 911 regarded as the best high performance sports car ever designed, the porsche 911 is the flagship twodoor sports car from porsche, introduced in 1963 and produced till now. Jun 05, 2020 right now, at least, you cant even buy a new porsche 911 with a manual. Nov 25, 2020 992 porsche 911 gt3 first details 510 ps, naturally aspirated, pdk or manual, better aero, no weight gain. The porsche 911 is one of the few sports cars still offering a traditional manual gearbox. Porsche promised it would throw in a manual gearbox at some point, but higher demand for the eightspeed pdk twinclutch paddleshifter meant. Nov 18, 2011 this is the new porsche 911 carrera s, tested here with the worlds first manual sevenspeed gearbox. Meanwhile, the pdk equipped 911 is marginally quicker than its manual sibling, allows you to always keep both hands on the steering wheel. Nov 03, 2019 porsche being an enthusiastfocused brand, decided to introduce a sevenspeed manual transmission for the 2020 911 carrera s and 4s coupe and cabriolet models. A manual transmission porsche is also typically a bit lighter and less expensive than the pdk version. View and download porsche 911 carrera owners manual online. One of the greatest threats to the manuals existence in the 911 is porsches dualclutch automatic, the pdk.
Its more comfortable for the street, and faster and more precise on the track. That the raceface 520hp gt3 rs is only available with the pdk automated manual tells you something else about the stickshift transmission. Objectively, the 911 carrera s makes little or no sense whatsoever with a manual gearbox, even though the new sevenspeed. It also doubles as a nice theft deterrent device in this world of fewer and fewer drivers that can drive stick. You grew up driving with three pedals and enjoy using a manual shift. Nov 16, 2020 porsche claims the manual carrera s sprints from 062mph in 4. The din kerb weight of the 911 carrera s coupe with manual transmission is 1,480 kilograms which is 35 kilograms less than the version with pdk. It has a ground clearance of 109 mm and dimensions is 4491 mm l x 1852 mm w x 4 mm h. In d or m the pdk shifts for you when at full throttle. With apologies to you manual transmission whisperers, i prefer porsches pdk. Pdk sales are currently usurping the manual choice across the 991generations carrera range as its currently the only 911 where youre even given the choice and for good reason, too. On paper, comparing the dualclutch pdk transmission in a porsche 911 carrera to the 7speed manual gearbox in the carrera 4s is a bit. Any sports car with that much horsepower shouldnt be able to get that kind of mileage, but porsche s engineering focus has helped it to overcome some major environmental hurdles. May 16, 2017 the 2009 porsche 911 was the first to offer a pdk transmission option.
The pdk gearbox was available for porsche 997 carrera and turbo models 2009 to 2012. How good is the manual transmission in the porsche 992. The new model year sees the inclusion of porsche innodrive in the list of 911 options. Should you buy a 911 with pdk or a manual transmission. Porsche now says you should abandon the idea of a manual shift and embrace two pedals forever. The figure rises to 100 percent for the panamera and macanb a manual transmission is no longer offered in these model ranges. Porsche 911 gains manual gearbox option for 2020 autocar. The maximum torque of 450 nm is available from as low as 1,700 rpm. The 2020 porsche 911 is slower, but better, with a stick shift.
And even though hes wearing a tshirt thats less than flattering toward drivers of pdk transmissions ill let you figure out what it says he does go on to list 6 reason pdk can be. Compared to manual transmissions, the porsche pdk delivers a faster acceleration response on saratoga and milpitas roads. Americans take manual trans for porsche 911 gt3 at. They are available in three body styles, coupe, convertible cabriolet, and the targa. It is available in 10 colors and automatic transmission option in the philippines. Porsche boxster, cayman, and 911 gearbox upgrades for. Jul 02, 20 as so much of the stick or paddle debate is based on subjectivity, weve brought two porsche 911s together at the bedford autodrome to see what a vbox can add to the argument. Take a closer look at the advantages of both the pdk dualclutch transmission and the manual transmission options in the porsche 911.
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