The 718 models are equipped with a smoothshifting 6 speed manual transmission optimally matched to the respective engine map. The new porsche 911 991 with the worlds first 7speed manual transmission is in stock at prestige imports in lakewood, co. Thats about to change, however, because weve confirmed from various corporate sources that porsche will offer a sevenspeed manual in the new porsche 911 porsche 991, a development we first reported last november. A car with this much power and awd would destroy a manual gearbox. The car itself outshines the competition in so many ways but i cant really say that the 7mt is truly special. When i first heard that porsche was potentially working on a 7 speed manual transmission for its new 911, i was ecstatic. The 911 7speed manual is nice but i cant say the it really stands out. Complete manual transmissions for porsche 911 for sale ebay. The seven speed manual is actually porsche s pdk automanual offering. The 2012 porsche carreras transmission options include the new 7 speed manual gearbox and the already proven pdk gearbox. That said, the new 7speed is the best manual transmission ive ever experienced. Aug 30, 2011 2012 porsche 911 sevenspeed manual shift pattern. Nov 01, 20 for some drivers, the 2014 chevrolet corvettes 7 speed transmission could deferat the purpose of having a stickshift. Porsche has officially released a video of exactly how the gearbox works.
Porsche 911 964 c4 19901994 oem g64 5 speed manual transmission 93,709 miles. Im a diehard manual guy and have only ever driven manuals on all my cars, including both porsches, but i was really underwhelmed by the 7 speed manual on this 2014 991. Aug 05, 2012 the 20 hyundai veloster is a threedoor coupe available with a naturally aspirated or turbocharged 1. Were all clamoring to get our greasy mitts on the new seven speed manual transmission in the 2012 porsche 911. Oct 31, 2017 the 911 7speed manual is nice but i cant say the it really stands out. Rowing the gears in a manualtransmission car used to be so simple. Sep 06, 2011 the 2012 porsche carreras transmission options include the new 7 speed manual gearbox and the already proven pdk gearbox. Apr 30, 2004 the newly developed sixspeed manual gearbox has an aluminum gearbox casing and a familiar porsche gearshift pattern.
Nov 18, 2011 this is the new porsche 911 carrera s, tested here with the worlds first manual sevenspeed gearbox. Replace it with this genuine porsche, hand crafted complete gear knob. Camaro console shifter plate emblem, manual transmission, 4 speed shift pattern. This is the new porsche 911 carrera s, tested here with the worlds first manual sevenspeed gearbox. Sevenspeed manual gearbox the worlds first sevenspeed manual gearbox is used in series production of the 911 again in the 991 series. As a dd, i want to enjoy the driving experience and having a manual allows me to do that. The manual is based on the pdk alternative, but has slightly altered ratios in third and. P orsche 997 carrera 6speed manual transmission g97. Sources at porsche have confirmed the story to the u. The porsche 915 transmission switched to a traditional pattern. Save money on used 20 porsche 911 coupe models near you.
Great savings free delivery collection on many items. With either of these models, a 6speed manual gearbox is standard, while an 8speed automatic transmission is optional. Like porsches sports cars, the cayenne manual gearbox features a shortthrow action, and reverse is in its own gate at the front left and is fitted with a spring lock to prevent unintentional shifts. This means short shift times for an engaging driving experience. The drive becomes even more dynamic in conjunction with the optional sport chrono package. All of our transmissions are in working order and have been tested and inspected prior to shipping. I cant comment on the 7speed manual because ive never driven a car with that transmission. Rear wheel drive, seven speed manual overdrive transmission maximum gross vehicle weight. In a time when most companies have sadly chosen to axe selfshifting gearboxes from their options lists, porsche thought outside the box and figured out a way to save the manual pictured above for all enthusiasts.
This brief video explains the gearboxes offered on the 2012 porsche 911. As opposed to a fivespeed gearbox, a sixspeed gearbox will need to. Nov 09, 2019 every gearbox h pattern is different, so its important to refer to your owners manual. On a car with a six speed transmission, sixth gear will only be used at freeway speeds and is generally considered an overdrive gear. The manufacturer says the 991 porsche 911 turbo s specs are. The new gearbox was designed on the basis of the sevenspeed doppelkupplung and provides excellent shifting comfort and sporty shift forces. The first of its kind porsche 991 7speed manual transmission.
The porsche 915 transmission switched to a traditional pattern but was known for baulking when cold. Video explains the workings of the new 7 speed manual gearbox as well as the ratio gearing of the 7 speed pdk. I took a manual 991 for a pootle, and found it to be surprisingly intuitive for around town driving. The porsche 991 7speed manual transmission may come as standard, but there is nothing standard about it. I have driven manual all my life and prefer it, for sure, but the pdk in the macan is damn impressive. Out of interest, whats the new 7speed manual gearbox really like. The new gearbox was designed on the basis of the sevenspeed doubleclutch transmission and provides excellent shifting comfort and sporty shifting forces.
Tremec tr6070 transmission 7speed rwd manual transmission tremec tr6070 transmission specifications type. Rear wheel drive, sevenspeed manual overdrive transmission maximum gross vehicle weight. Out of interest, whats the new 7 speed manual gearbox really like. Porsche 997 carrera 6speed manual transmission g97. Dont you dare call it a slush box because theres no slush at all. 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. With porsche doppelkupplung pdk, the new 718 boxster accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in only 4. Every gearbox h pattern is different, so its important to refer to your owners manual. Edmunds has detailed price information for the used 20 porsche 911 coupe. Porsche is going to offer a manual transmission on its facelifted 911 gt3. 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. Genuine part sourced from porsche ag in germany to ensure quality, reliability and precise fitment.
Coupe and convertible versions have a 6speed automatic available instead of the 8speed and a 230hp six, but a 6speed manual gearbox is also offered throughout the entire 3series lineup. Its connected to a sevenspeed manual transmission as standard or a sevenspeed. Complete manual transmissions for chevrolet corvette ebay. Mar 09, 2017 porsche is going to offer a manual transmission on its facelifted 911 gt3. There would need to be a lot of modification, i believe, like flywheel and bellhousing, to. However, the entry level t used a fourspeed 90103 shifter, while the 911l and 911s shared the fivespeed 90150 gearbox. No surprises here kurt ernst august 30, 2011 comment now. The 718 models are equipped with a smoothshifting 6speed manual transmission optimally matched to the respective engine map. Apr 05, 2012 20 porsche 911 gt3 to come standard with manual transmission by brad anderson, on april 5, 2012, 17. Its basically a computercontroller manual transmission. The worlds first sevenspeed manual gearbox is an offshoot of the sevenspeed pdk dualclutch automatic introduced three years ago for the 997series 911. For some drivers, the 2014 chevrolet corvettes 7speed transmission could deferat the purpose of having a stickshift.
When it comes to manual transmissions, porsche is crazy. It is essentially two manual transmissions with two clutches that shifts automatically or ondemand via buttonspaddlesgear selector. Video explains the workings of the new 7speed manual gearbox as well as the ratio gearing of the 7speed pdk. Im a diehard manual guy and have only ever driven manuals on all my cars, including both porsches, but i was really underwhelmed by the 7speed manual on this 2014 991. It gives the 911 a new, crisp shift characteristic. The shift throws are sporty and short, and shift effort is low. When i first heard that porsche was potentially working on a 7speed manual transmission for its new 911, i was ecstatic.
May 10, 2012 making its world premiere in the porsche 911 carreracarrera s, lucky owners will get to experience the first 7 speed manual transmission using dual clutch technology by zf. The 7speed manual transmission combines a high level of sporty performance with fast gear changes. Until the arrival of the porsche 911t in 1968, the 911 exclusively used a fivespeed gearbox. The newly developed sixspeed manual gearbox has an aluminum gearbox casing and a familiar porsche gearshift pattern. Ive always found manual transmission on a porsche 911 to be a key part of its sporting charisma through the generations, and ive revelled in the direct and positive throw between gears in the models five and then sixspeed boxes something the 991s sevenspeed setup just cant live up to. Find detailed gas mileage information, insurance estimates. The 20 porsche 911 line is powered by a horizontally opposed sixcylinder engine two different sizesoutputs.
I would venture the guess that you have a 901 gearbox. This piece includes the entire assembly with 6 speed shift pattern symbol. To schedule a test drive in a manual transmission 991, contact one of our porsche sales specialists at 833 8255423. As opposed to a five speed gearbox, a six speed gearbox will need to be shifted more often since the gear ratios are closer together.
Making its world premiere in the porsche 911 carreracarrera s, lucky owners will get to experience the first 7speed manual transmission using dual clutch technology by zf. The new gearbox was designed on the basis of the sevenspeed doubleclutch transmission and provides excellent shifting comfort and. Thanks to turbocharged induction, it is available as low as 1,950 rpm and prevails until 4,500 rpm. I dont think they were all 5 speed, and considering you could get an early s in 4 speed i bet 912s were. The worlds first sevenspeed manual gearbox is used in series production of the 911 again in the 991 series. How to drive a sixspeed manual transmission it still runs.
In conjunction with the optional sport chrono package, selecting sport or sport plus mode activates the dynamic throttleblip function, which ensures the optimum engine speed for every downshift, a more emotional driving experience and an impressive sound. Were all clamoring to get our greasy mitts on the new sevenspeed manual transmission in the 2012 porsche 911. The clutch didnt demand my full body weight and was easy to use. Many automatics would be on suicide watch after a few hard launches. Please feel free to contact your sales person for further information. To me, driving a porsche is not always about speed and 060 times unless youre on a track. New porsche 911 will feature a 7speed manual gearbox. This gearbox has interchangeable gear ratios and is more durable making it more suitable for racing than the standard type 996 gearbox. The point is to offer a tall, seventh gear for improved efficiency and reduced engine noise during long cruises. Im guessing most people use their porsche as their dd.
I will show you how to select reverse gear in the 6 speed porsche cayenne. Sevenspeed manual gearbox production anniversary of. On a car with a sixspeed transmission, sixth gear will only be used at freeway speeds and is generally considered an overdrive gear. The porsche 7 speed manual has no clutch pedal, so it is not your traditional manual transmission. Special xdrive versions of the sedan and sports wagon offer allweather capability to the 3series, albeit only with the 8speed automatic. One type of manumatic shifting system available on automatic transmissions are paddle shifters. Because the 911 aircooled crankcase uses the porsche 356 engine to transmission mounting flange configuration, the 996 gt3 used a 6speed manual gearbox also of aircooled 911 heritage. This is a big deal because you couldnt get a proper stick shift on the first iteration of. Because the 911 aircooled crankcase uses the porsche 356 engine to transmission mounting flange configuration, the 996 gt3 used a 6 speed manual gearbox also of aircooled 911 heritage. Continue shifting into the next highest gear as the speed climbs. It involved a lot of traffic lights, and speeds of only up to eg 45mph on a roads. That said, the new 7 speed is the best manual transmission ive ever experienced. There would need to be a lot of modification, i believe, like flywheel and bellhousing, to make such a conversion.
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