This article was originally published in forum thread. Oct 31, 2019 if youre surprised theres an argument against the manual, you havent driven a pdk equipped porsche in recent years. Porsches double clutch which is quite literally what doppelkupplung. The 991 carrera gts was the ideal choice for a porsche enthusiast car rear wheel drive, wide body and most powerful porsche available with manual gearbox. The 7speed porsche pdk transmission is a revolutionary transmission system that allows drivers to enjoy a sporty, dynamic and agile driving feel. The 2020 porsche 992 manual transmission is finally here. And porsche says that total weight of the 991 carrera s with pdk versus a comparably equipped 997 is about 88 lb. The 7speed pdk transmission can change gears in fractions of a second without interrupting the flow of power.
Porsche s 7 speed manual beauties can be ordered now if you want to join the cool kid, shiftforyourself club. Pdk has solved all these issues and them some, which is why nearly 90% of current 911 buyers opt for this transmission option. In the engine compartment, downsizing became a thing for the first time. At porsche, natural aspiration also means a highrevving concept. If you prefer manual, the 991 is still far, far preferable in manual, even with the slightly meh 7 speed change. I know almost everyone opts for pdk these days, but honestly this new sevenspeed manual is so goodnatured and easygoing that its no. That said, i dont think the 7 speed manual on 911 is a great choice either. If youve read about, shopped for or driven a porsche in the past decade, youve probably heard of the brands pdk dual. Porsches 7speed manual beauties can be ordered now if you want to join the cool kid, shiftforyourself club.
Weve finally got our hands on the sevenspeed pdk version of the new 911. May 04, 2017 youtubes nick murrys most recent video is a comparison of a porsche 911 carrera equipped with pdk vs. This is a favorite for canyon drives on the weekends. Get the best deals on complete auto transmissions for porsche when you. Porsches own test numbers show the regular 500hp gt3 with a sixspeed manual is 0. Porsche 911 gains manual gearbox option for 2020 autocar. And this whole pdk suits 991 andtrumpsyourpreference malarkey. With porsche doppelkupplung pdk, fitted as standard, the sprint from 0 to 100 kmh takes just 3. It was mated to a 7 speed manual transmission fitted as standard or to the optional 7 speed pdk unit. I know almost everyone opts for pdk these days, but honestly this new seven speed manual is so goodnatured and easygoing that its no. Porsches dominant 962 group c race car was the first equipped with pdk.
Mar 02, 2015 particularly, the latest porsche 991 911 gt3 is the farthest departure from the classic porsche that weve ever seen. Dec 29, 2011 and porsche says that total weight of the 991 carrera s with pdk versus a comparably equipped 997 is about 88 lb. 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. It was mated to a 7speed manual transmission fitted as standard or to the optional 7speed pdk unit. Both engines are equipped with a 6 speed manual gearbox and an optional 7 speed reworked pdk. Beyond that, this 991 is very much the same as the pdk equivalent. But i have driven the 991 carrera s with the 7speed manual transmission, and plainly put, its a crappy gearbox, the polar opposite of. 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.
Like all 992 carrera base and s models, the targa 4 and 4s both come standard with the 8 speed pdk doubleclutch automatic transmission, though the targa 4s may be ordered with a 7 speed manual as a nocost option. Gears 1 to 6 have a sports ratio and top speed is reached in 6th gear. Oct 31, 2017 the 911 7speed manual is nice but i cant say the it really stands out. However, the 6 speed manual gearbox is only used in the 991r 991. Jan 31, 2012 even porsche now claims that the automatic is faster than the manual on the new 991 911 carrera s. I wanted to make that one a keeper, my frommycolddeadhands car, and it was the 6 speed out of the r. Both are available in the 2012 991series 911 carrera and carrera s. Both manual and automatic models are available with several technical options including porsche torque vectoring ptv and a sport. May 16, 2017 porsche s dominant 962 group c race car was the first equipped with pdk. Dec 15, 2017 as of this writing, weve strapped our test gear to 18 different 991. Particularly, the latest porsche 991 911 gt3 is the farthest departure from the classic porsche that weve ever seen. Shut up and drive, urges porsche 991 gt3 engineer the. Altough some cars were equipped with pdk, manual gearbox is the proper box for such special edition. The short explanation of pdk is that it is two gearboxes combined into one.
The porsche 991 was the internal designation for the seventh generation of the porsche 911 sports car, which was unveiled at the 2011 frankfurt motor show on 15 september as the replacement for the 997. The 911 7speed manual is nice but i cant say the it really stands out. As crisp and involving as the porsche manual remains, pdks ability to switch gears in 100 milliseconds means it has not only erased the manuals accelerative advantage, but surpassed it. Youtubes nick murrys most recent video is a comparison of a porsche 911 carrera equipped with pdk vs. And this whole pdksuits991andtrumpsyourpreference malarkey. The manual is based on the pdk alternative, but has slightly altered ratios in. Pdk means no more missed gears, which is quite an achievement in the sevenspeed manual 991. New porsche 911 carrera s is superb but is it better with a manual or. Weve finally got our hands on the seven speed pdk version of the new 911. I purchased my cpo 20 c2 pdk thru a local dealer and i love it. Porsches manual transmission is the venerated, praised, and desired choice by many purists and enthusiasts around the world. In comparison to previous generations, the 8speed pdk offers a perceptibly wider middle ground between comfort, performance and efficiency.
Pdk sales are currently usurping the manual choice across the. What its like to drive a manual porsche 911 carrera watch to see from a firstperson pov perspective to see what its like to drive a manual porsche 911 carrera more videos of. As with the old 991generation 911, the manualequipped 992. Even porsche now claims that the automatic is faster than the manual on the new 991 911 carrera s. Complete auto transmissions for porsche for sale ebay. The quickest is the mighty turbo s coupe, which hit 60 mph from rest in a brainblending 2.
Porsche announced this week that for the carrera s and 4s models there is now the option of having a seven speed manual transmission fitted instead of the pdk at no extra cost. I love pdk, and theres a damn good reason why porsche is making it the only gearbox you can get in the 911 gt3 and turbo. Compared to the 997, the 991 is slightly larger, with the wheelbase increased by 100 mm 3. No wonder i can really feel the adrenalin start to pump. Get the best deals on complete auto transmissions for porsche when you shop the largest online selection at. The 7 speed porsche pdk transmission is a revolutionary transmission system that allows drivers to enjoy a sporty, dynamic and agile driving feel. I know almost everyone opts for pdk these days, but honestly this new seven speed manual is so goodnatured and easygoing that. The porsche 991 was the first mass produced car, offered with a seven speed manual gearbox. Requiring three pedals and two feet to operate, it originated with 5 speeds, then 6 and even 7 on modern porsches. Apr 21, 2020 porsche 911 carrera 4s 991 2012 2018 updated.
Mar 25, 2016 is a manual carrera the sweetest porsche 911 of all. We compare manual and pdk porsche 911s on track, and analyse the differences between the two. This is the new porsche 911 carrera s, tested here with the worlds first manual sevenspeed gearbox. Porsche 911 coupe 991 series carrera s pdk technical.
The best 991gen porsche 911s ive ever driven motortrend. If youve read about, shopped for or driven a porsche in the past decade, youve. Porsche has released a new sevenspeed manual gearbox option for the 911, which, since launch, has been offered exclusively with an eightspeed pdk automatic. With the optional 6speed gt sports manual transmission, the time is 3. On its face, porsches pdk operates similarly to any other double clutch transmission. Both are carreras, one with a sevenspeed manual, the other a sevenspeed pdk. With the optional 6 speed gt sports manual transmission, the time is 3. The top speed is achieved as in the pdk in sixth gear, after which the seventh gear is used to save fuel.
About four to fivetenths of that is in the launch control, preuninger says. If you prefer manual, the 991 is still far, far preferable in manual, even with the slightly meh 7speed change. The brands automated dualclutch gearbox is simply sublime, resulting in. At first, i was debating whether to go with a manual or pdk and i chose pdk because both me and wife can both enjoy driving the vehicle. Its pdk on the left, sevenspeed manual on the right. In 2011, the porsche 911 991 introduced a 7speed manual transmission based on the 7speed dualclutch transmission. Production of the 991 generation ended on december 20. Despite my relative youth, when it comes to driving i like to think i fall firmly into the traditionalist category. The shifts are smooth and crisp, but so is the shifter in most.
Is a manual carrera the sweetest porsche 911 of all. Porsches sevenspeed pdk dualclutch automated manual. This is a pdk equipped, porsche rs marvel, with a slightly softer and compliant suspension than the 991. The car itself outshines the competition in so many ways but i cant really say that the 7mt is truly special. The two clutch packs are arranged concentrically within a shared drum that resides in the transmission bell housing. While the optional porsche doppelkupplung pdk transmission gets a lot of love from enthusiasts and the automotive press, the 7speed manual transmission is a revolutionary addition to a long history of exceptional standard transmissions. Porsche debuts 2021 911 targa 4, 4s porsche club of america. I wanted to make that one a keeper, my frommycolddeadhands car, and it was the 6speed out of the r. I have not had the opportunity to drive the newest iteration of porsches 911 gt3.
It is a seven speed transmission available in both manual and automatic modes. But the porsche 991 was more than just show and shine. If youre surprised theres an argument against the manual, you havent driven a pdkequipped porsche in recent years. The first of its kind porsche 991 7speed manual transmission. Should you buy a 911 with pdk or a manual transmission. Pdk is available as an option for all 911 carrera models as a 7 speed transmission, featuring manual and automatic modes. Especially a sweet shifting tranny like the 911 has. I know almost everyone opts for pdk these days, but honestly this new sevenspeed manual is so goodnatured and easygoing that. Whats better in a porsche 911 pdk or manual transmission. The pdk transmission utilizes the same constantmesh gear set and synchronizer configuration as porsches modern manual gearboxes, but there are two separate transmission input shafts, each with its own multiplate clutch pack.
Porsche s manual transmission is the venerated, praised, and desired choice by many purists and enthusiasts around the world. The porsche 991 7speed manual transmission may come as standard, but there is nothing standard about it. When it comes to manual transmissions, porsche is crazy. The worlds first sevenspeed manual gearbox is an offshoot of the sevenspeed pdk dualclutch automatic introduced three years ago for the 997series 911. The 981 pdk sounded great inside the car 987 not so much. Pdk is available as an option for all 911 carrera models as a 7speed transmission, featuring manual and automatic modes. Porsche 911 carrera 991 laptimes, specs, performance data. 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. Yes, if you produced the same quantities of both gearboxes, then the pdk gearbox is more expensive, due to all the tech inside it. Porsche 911 carrera gets 7speed manual option for real. The 991 was an entirely new platform, only the third since the original 911 launched in 1963 the 996 of 1999 was the second new platform. When first driving the vehicle with shift paddles i felt i was losing the taste of a real porsche and came with a little regret. The 7 speed pdk transmission can change gears in fractions of a second without interrupting the flow of power.