Porsche debuts 911r with 500 horsepower and manual. Porsche boxster, cayman, and 911 gearbox upgrades for manual. Aug 28, 2012 the 911 was crowned this years best drivers car by motortrend as porsche took its storied sports coupe to new heights by adding more performance and more luxury to an already faultless package. Aug 28, 2012 though itll make its debut on the 20 carrera 4 and 4s models, the rev matching system will also make its way onto the manual transmission carreras for 20. While its wheelbase was increased by almost 5 and it was proportionally larger than the 911s before it, the 991 actually weighed slightly less than its predecessor. If you prefer, the car will even revmatch downshifts for you. Exterior is black with black extended leather interior. Im not getting much help from porsche on this apparent issue ive found, so im wondering if anyone has experienced the same thing or if my car is acting up. New arrival still under full factory warranty the best optioned carrera 4 gts on the market extremely long list of factory options including sport design package and front axle lift. Using new software, the 911 will automatically blip.
Porsche 911 carrera owners manual pdf download manualslib. The 911 has seen 10 us presidents, the civil rights movement, the vietnam war, and the fall of must see tv. Apr 28, 2020 the sevenspeed box is now available as an alternative to the eightspeed pdk automatic provided as standard on both models, and, interestingly, will continue to be combined with porsche s sport chrono package. I was reading it is possible to disable the auto rev match on the 991. Oct 30, 2019 the porsche 911 is finally getting a manual transmission, and its a relative bargain in the world of rearengine sports cars. With the introduction of the new 911 carrera 4, porsche is offering a new synchronized downshift rev matching system that simulates heeltoe by.
Curb weight is also down compared to pdkequipped cars by 99. Sevenspeed manual transmission and a host of new equipment. It involved a lot of traffic lights, and speeds of only up to eg 45mph on a roads. The legendary mezger engine, which traced its origins all the way back to racing porsches of the 80s, had been replaced by a new 3.
Dec 15, 2020 a sixspeed manual was the only transmission, and it came with porsche s automatic rev matching feature, which a lot of people hate, but i fully embrace, partly because i think technology is neat. Jorg bergmeister, porsche brand ambassador, 911 carrera s with. For the manual car, the package includes a rev matching function in addition to dynamic powertrain mounts, a competition mode for the stability. Apr 28, 2020 porsche has announced its much anticipated sevenspeed manual transmission option is now available to order in the uk and other european markets. When it comes to manual transmissions, porsche is crazy. The early 991 cars still carry quite a price premium, but with the 992 now shipping, prices should begin to drop. Porsche 911 gt3 manual to pdk comparison ferdinand. The porsche 991 is 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. As with the old 991 generation 911, the manual equipped 992. Has hardly any miles, clear bra on the whole front of the car, and is like new. Is a manual carrera the sweetest porsche 911 of all. But drivers might be frustrated when they hear that, for 20, the 911 is getting auto rev matching downshifts on its 7speed manual gearbox. The manual transmission is slowly dying and were not supposed to feel. Jul 22, 2014 is the porsche 991 911 carrera s fast.
The new rev matching feature will eventually roll out to the rest of the 911. In cars equipped with a manual transmission, drivers obsessed with keeping. Rev match downshifting is critical to driving a manual transmission stickshift car correctly. This is our first chance to drive a gen2 991 porsche 911 gt3 with a manual gearbox. A sevenspeed manual transmission can now be ordered for all 911 carrera s. Okay this sounds like an insanely stupid question but i know the 911 gt3 is a very punchy and fun car to throw around, but since it lacks a proper manual transmission need manual in a sports car, no matter how good pdk is does the carrera s still deliver enough. The 991 features a porschedoppelkupplungsgetriebe which translates to porsche doubleclutch transmission or pdk now thats when you really need an acronym. You will recall, that the first generation 991 gt3 was a twinclutch pdkonly sort of machine, much to the consternation of the more traditionallyminded driving enthusiast. Its the first time weve driven the newly turbocharged 911 carrera with a manual gearbox here in the uk. And sadly, the manual transmission looks like its on its way to the great automotive graveyard in the sky.
Surely porsche wouldnt deprive its manualcrazed customers of their preferred. Porsche 911 carrera s manual now available to order in the. The 2020 porsche 992 manual transmission is finally here. Jan 31, 2012 even porsche now claims that the automatic is faster than the manual on the new 991 911 carrera s. User manuals 911 vehicle information porsche service. The latter incorporates an automatic rev match function for smoother downshifts as well as five selectable driving modes normal. Besides being able to shift faster than any human with rev matching to boot, the pdk offers improved efficiency exceeding that of a manual transmission. With the introduction of the new 911 carrera 4, porsche is offering a new synchronized downshift rev matching system that simulates heeltoe by automatically blipping the throttle for. Jan 27, 2021 the 991 series porsche 911 on which it was based was bigger and heavier than the 997.
The size, shift to electronic power steering, and 7th gear made for a controversial debut for the 991 generation 911. Demonstration of the auto rev matching feature in the 20 porsche 911 991 carrera s. Weve finally got our hands on the sevenspeed pdk version of the new 911. May 14, 2019 thats whats ironic about autoblip, porsche s name for an auto rev matching system in the car.
How to rev match downshift in a porsche 911 tutorial youtube. The new revmatching feature will eventually roll out to the rest of. New arrival porsche enthusiast owned amazing 7 speed manual 991. Porsche rev match technology replaces heeltoe downshifting. Porsche 911 gains manual gearbox option for 2020 autocar. Porsche 911 carrera s, carrera 4s finally adds manual. Note if you sell your porsche, notify the purchaser that the vehicle is equipped with airbags, and refer them to the chapter, airbag systems, in the owners manual safety and disposal rules. The exterior is finished in black and features a speedactivated rear spoiler, the porsche dynamic light system plus, tinted taillights, and a bodycolor rear fascia. Aug 05, 2020 porsche expects about 20 percent of u. Demonstration of the auto revmatching feature in the 20 porsche 911 991 carrera s. Its going to take a lot to loosen those purse strings. May 06, 2020 the main appeal of a manual transmission car is the level of engagement it offers the driver.
Jun 05, 2020 right now, at least, you cant even buy a new porsche 911 with a manual. Official 2021 porsche 911 gt3 992 series germancarforum. Used porsche 911 with manual transmission for sale cargurus. 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. Porsche 991 service and repair manuals every manual available online found by our community and shared for free. Revmatching on manual 6speedonline porsche forum and. However, in the new porsche 911, there is another, more superficial, reason to choose the manual over the automatic. Porsche boxster, cayman, and 911 gearbox upgrades for. Aug 29, 2012 manual porsche 991 gets rev matching system if you never understood what the hell is heelandtoe downshifting, dont worry because you dont need to anymore. Mar 01, 2016 porsche listened to its customers pleas when it decided to make the new 911r that debuted today at the geneva international motor show. Even though improved fuel economy helps porsche as an automaker meet ever more stringent fuel economy and emission standards, the pdk was born on and for the race track. Porsche s 7speed manual beauties can be ordered now if you want to join the cool kid, shiftforyourself club. Porsche 911 carrera s manual now available to order in the uk. If youre just about to take the leap and buy a used porsche 911 carrera 991, this guide will highlight some of the technical issues to be aware of and we share a few opinions you might consider, before you commit to buy.
How to rev match downshift in a porsche 911 tutorial. Those opting for the manualsport chrono package combo will also benefit from an automatic revmatch function, dynamic engine mounts, psm sport mode where a switch on the steering wheel allows the. According to porsche, the manual equipped carrera s will accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in 4. Feb 16, 2021 20210216 16h00 cet porsche reveals new 2021 911 gt3 992 series while the official press report is awaited, the following is confirmed about the allnew porsche 911 gt3 for 2021. The 500 horsepower, manualonly, lightweight 911r is the.
Jun 18, 2020 the decline in the 911s manual take rate really started with the 997 refresh that brought dualclutch automatic transaxles pdk in porsche speak to the brand for the 2009 model year. Two units matched together a manual transmission rear section and automated dual clutch front section. But drivers might be frustrated when they hear that, for 20, the 911 is getting auto revmatching downshifts on its 7speed manual gearbox. But the latest advancement from porsche will make all that latenight. Apr 26, 2018 im not getting much help from porsche on this apparent issue ive found, so im wondering if anyone has experienced the same thing or if my car is acting up. Apr 28, 2020 porsche has released a new sevenspeed manual gearbox. As great as modern dualclutch automatics are, they cannot match the feel and involvement of a true manual. Porsche dealer at the intervals recommended in your maintenance booklet.
The main appeal of a manual transmission car is the level of engagement it offers the driver. Porsche 991 911 for sale bat auctions bring a trailer. That is, unless porsche fans have something to say about it. Production of the 991 generation ended on december 20.
It works well, but, to me at least, entirely misses the point. Porsche china strongly recommends to purchase cars and parts from authorised porsche centres only. The 991 is an entirely new platform, only the third since the original 911 launched in 1963 the 996 of 1999 was the second new platform. With the introduction of the new 911 carrera 4, porsche is offering a new synchronized downshift revmatching system that simulates heeltoe by. Porsche 991 the porsche 991 is the internal designation for the seventh generation porsche 911 which was unveiled at the 2011 frankfurt motor show on 15 september as the replacement for the 997. How good is the manual transmission in the porsche 992. Not doing so places unnecessary wear and tear on your engine. Manual porsche 991 gets rev matching system motorward. Nov 06, 2020 and its why we adore the manual porsche 911.
Weve seen what our voices can do in the past, of course. It takes the 500horsepower naturally aspirated flat six from the gt3 rs, pairs it with the chassis and suspension of the gt3 and a sixspeed manual, and shows drivers a good time rather than the quickest lap time. I took a manual 991 for a pootle, and found it to be surprisingly intuitive for around town driving. Porsche 911 carrera 991 buying guide avoid the pitfalls.
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