Is Porsche PDK good?
Besides, Porsche engineers say a PDK works better than a manual with the company’s latest turbocharged flat-fours and flat-sixes. The bottom line for me is that Porsche has developed its PDK to the point it’s so good, a manual transmission is unnecessary. Driving a Porsche day in and day out, I’d go PDK.
When did Porsche PDK get good?
Starting in 2008, Porsche offered an optional PDK in the 911 Carrera and the 911 Carrera S. The breakthrough came a year later with the world premiere of the Panamera model range. In 2009 the four-door sport sedan became the first Porsche with a standard seven-speed PDK—the PDK I—installed in several variants.
Does 997 have PDK?
During 2009, Porsche updated the 997 line-up including styling changes, a revised engine with direct injection and the introduction of the company’s new “PDK” dual clutch transmission. As a result, the updated 997 models were faster, lighter and more fuel efficient than the outgoing versions, with improved handling.
When did PDK transmission start?
2009
Introduced in 2009, Porsche PDK challenges the limits of performance and speed by shifting quicker than conventional transmissions.
How long does PDK last?
Porsche claims the PDK is “lifetime”, and it’s probably true for all practical purposes — unless you plan on driving the car for 600,000 miles as a taxi. PDK has less room for user-error such as mis-shifts, etc.
Is Porsche PDK a manual transmission?
Essentially, this famous Porsche transmission operates much like two manual gearboxes in tandem. It features hydraulically actuated wet clutch packs to help trigger lightning-fast gear changes.
How do you drive a Porsche PDK?
How do you do it on Porsche’s PDK? According to Farah, you need to disable all the traction control functions. Then, while in motion, all you have to do is pull back simultaneously on both of the steering wheel-mounted shift paddles to essentially disengage the PDK’s clutch.
Is Porsche PDK an automatic transmission?
The 7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe PDK is not an automatic transmission, contrary to what some may believe. While automatic transmissions use a torque converter for gear changes, PDK transmissions use human input with paddle shifters to trigger gear changes.
Can Porsche PDK be repaired?
As far as I’m aware, officially no-one is able to repair PDK transmissions since Porsche won’t supply parts and a replacement is the only option.
How long do Porsche transmission last?
Yes, they can go to 200 or 300k miles with proper prevenitve maintenace. Probly one of the most important parts is to get a PPI = Pre Purchase Inspection which can be done tugh your local Porsche deal or Porsche indy mechanic.