Double-clutch transmissions are fast becoming the norm, even in high-end sportscars. Think Ferrari 458, McLaren MP4-12C and Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG to name a few. We’re unlikely to see a manual box in a Lamborghini ever again.
On that count, then, Porsche is to be applauded for sticking with tradition and offering a manual transmission in its new 911. Moreover, it’s a 7-speed as well.
After the break you can watch a short promo talking us through the basics of the new box. Looks like the seventh gear is for overdrive duties only and has probably been added as much for marketing and fuel consumption reduction as anything. But it’s a manual and therefore we like it. Just stop paying attention when the voiceover man starts talking about the PDK.
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In the 991, PDK is king. Why? Well, they have coupled the diff on the PDK version to be electronically controlled to deliver 100% variable locking. This isn’t available on the manual version. The electronic controlled diff means optimum traction in all conditions. Don’t get confused between this and the Gof/Polo electronic “diff” that uses brakes to mimic a real diff. No no, this is a real diff with the lock controlled electronically, ala Ferrari 458 and Jag XKR-S. Look forward to reading the reviews, including from Ausmotive!
You can opt for a mech LSD on the manual. The optional PDK LSD on the previous model was like butter so the track junkies said.
Cat, you get mechanical LSD for both manual and PDK on 991 as standard, at least on the C2S. However, the mechanical LSD on the manual has a 28% (I think) lock, whereas the mechanical LSD on the PDK can vary from 0-100% lock, controlled electronically. This makes a huge difference to both the track junkies and those who likes to drive at the limit in mountain runs etc. That is the future of LSD imo…