With porsche doppelkupplung pdk, fitted as standard, the sprint from 0 to 100 kmh takes just 3. If you plan to drive the gt3 every day in heavy traffic, if you want the latest technology or if you value speed over driver engagement then you. Could have 550 horsepower channeled to the rear wheels exclusively through an eightspeed pdk. The normallyaspirated flat sixcylinder engine, for instance, has. You will recall, that the first generation 991 gt3 was a twinclutch pdkonly sort of machine, much to the consternation of the more. The manual, however is geared to achieve 200mph flat out, while the pdk is rated to only 199mph. This is our first chance to drive a gen2 991 porsche 911 gt3 with a manual gearbox in the uk. May 11, 2017 porsche gt boss andreas preuninger on the gt3, pdk vs. Porsche gt boss andreas preuninger on the gt3, pdk vs. Sep 11, 2017 the porsche 911 gt3 touring pack is a 911 r for the everyman if you take the track focus away from the 911 gt3, you get the most engaging 911 road car. Tiptronic vs pdk vs manual future value ownership and.
Nov, 2017 2017 porsche 911 carrera gts pdk automatic. Mar 07, 2017 the new pdk equipped gt3 is also just a tenth off the gt3 rss 060 mph time, too. Porsches manual 911 gt3 touring slower than pdk gt3, but you. Porsches manual 911 gt3 touring slower than pdk gt3, but. Its a hot topic right now with the purist camp preferring a manual analogue interaction with a car but technology and performance dictating that an automatic is faster and more. Theres now the option of a manual gearbox alongside the pdk paddleshifted auto, while improvements to the aerodynamics and chassis allow owners to better exploit and enjoy the gt3 as intended. Porsche listens, reunites 911 gt3 and manual trans for 2018. Only thing i dont care for is the small paddles and short distance. Itll shock a few of those cars on a straight track, too. Theres the sevenspeed pdk with its paddleshift, but also a sixspeed manual with three pedals and a stick, which were in here. You will recall, that the first generation 991 gt3 was a twinclutch pdkonly sort of machine, much to.
Sep 11, 2017 fastforward to march 2017, and the facelifted 991. You will recall, that the first generation 991 gt3 was a twinclutch pdk only sort of machine, much to. At porsche, natural aspiration also means a highrevving concept. May 02, 2017 every bit as convincingly as the gt3 pdk, which, given it is absolutely epic, is some accolade. Porsche 911 gt3 successor to lose manual, gain turbo. When i was configuring my gt3 back in 2017 i was going back and forth from pdk to manual on a daily basis for about two months. Porsche to offer 911 gt2 with pdk only, manual as nocost option on gt3 viknesh vijayenthiran march 15, 2017 comment now. Mar 07, 2017 a matter of choice the new 2018 porsche 911 gt3. If i lived in the mountains and most of my spirited driving was out by myself, then i would probably prefer the purity of manual driving experience. 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. Unquestionably gt3 in pdk form is the complete package but if not. Porsche to offer 911 gt2 with pdk only, manual as nocost. Sep 20, 2017 2018 porsche 911 gt3 with the 6speed manual gearbox 2017 porsche cars north america porsches 991.
Well admit that after experiencing the ferocity of the new 493bhp 4. The touring pack is pretty much the same car, but with a bespoke, retractable rear spoiler thats similar to the carreras but has a unique mesh grille treatment and a gurney flap along the back edge. This gt3 features electric power steering and a pdk. Apr 26, 2017 for the quickest gt3 youll need the pdk automatic, the sevenspeed paddleshifted transmission allowing a 3. The porsche 911 gt3 touring pack is a 911 r for the everyman if you take the track focus away from the 911 gt3, you get the most engaging 911 road car.
Its a hot topic right now with the purist camp preferring a manual analogue interaction with a car but technology and. The next porsche 911 gt3 is getting an actual sixspeed. Though the manual porsche 2017 911 gt3 has been said to be slower than the pdk, its still the better pick for a truly involved driving. The 2018 porsche 911 gt3 will be reunited with a 6speed manual alongside the 7speed pdk dualclutch automatic that it had previously. On paper, the gts sits neatly between todays 420 hp carrera s and 2015s 475 hp gt3. Maybe one day a new transmission will be developed that can combine proper manual with a pdk, with no weightcomplexity.
That pdk gearbox is brilliant, but if ever a car deserved a manual transmission, it was the gt3, and enthusiasts lets porsche know. A manual box had been a 911 gt3 mainstay since its introduction back in 1999. Under the watchful eye of our vbox, the pdkequipped car hit 60 mph in just 3. Where applicable, the manual transmission reduces fuel economy by about 1 mpg compared to the pdk. Its a phenomenal car, but now theres a bigger and badder gt3, and you dont have the manual purists to help save your investment. The new 911 gt3 was developed in weissach,and will be manufactured on. And we say that having spent a couple of weeks in both manual and pdk versions of the gt3 immediately before jumping. That the gt3, gt3 rs and 911 r are no longer available means the 911 lineup is now entirely. New porsche 911 gt3 will have optional manual transmission. Rws is somewhat surprising as after the gt3turbo positive reactions id have bet. Manual, and his love of alcantara may 11, 2017 robertvasquez763 and his love of alcantara, car, engines, motor, pdk vs.
Additional maintenance every 60,000 miles 90,000 km or 6 years labor operation 03 83 00 replace pdcc reservoir replace drive belt change allwheel drive controller oil 911 carrera 4 4wheel drive models additional maintenance every 80,000 miles 120,000 km or 4 years labor operation 03 85 00 ancillary unit mounts and chassis. With the optional 6speed gt sports manual transmission, the time is 3. The normallyaspirated flat sixcylinder engine, for instance, has grown from 3. This sixspeed manual was developed for the 2017 porsche 911r, and will also be available as an option on the next gt3. And right at the heart of that family, borrowing a little from them all, is the 2017 porsche 911 carrera gts. Whats better in a porsche 911 pdk or manual transmission. That inclusion of a manual choice is big news, as the previous gt3 was only offered with pdk, so porsche clearly listened to the protestations. Porsche announces 911 gt3 touring package before frankfurt. Mar 07, 2017 that pdk gearbox is brilliant, but if ever a car deserved a manual transmission, it was the gt3, and enthusiasts lets porsche know. This 2017 gt3 builds on the old model, taking lessons learned from its gt3 rs and 911 r predecessors and dripfeeding them down the lineup to superb effect.
Like previously mentioned, i think manual will fetch the highest price heading into the future. 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. Porsche said in a press release that with this new motor and the pdk transmission, the new gt3 can do 062 miles per hour in 3. May 31, 2017 2017 porsche 911 gt3 a twopedal gt3 is brilliant, but three pedals are even better on the road, that is.
Only thing i dont care for is the small paddles and short distance between wheel and paddles wearing racing gloves. Porsche 911 gt3 has 500 hp, a manual transmission, and a. Driving the right engine for your 2017 porsche 911 is a matter of personal taste, but theyre all. The porsche 911 gt3 is a highperformance homologation model of the porsche 911 sports car.
Sporting an extended front aero package, enlarged brakes, tighter suspension, a larger rear wing, increased horsepower, and a simplified. It is a line of highperformance models, which began with the 1973 911 carrera rs. I wanted to make that one a keeper, my frommycolddeadhands car, and it was the 6speed out of the r. Last weeks 2017 geneva motor show debut of the updated 2018 porsche 911 gt3 signalled availability of a manual gearbox to the. Porsche 911 gt3 touring pack revealed manual 911 gt3 for. As i wasnt a track day user at the time i favoured manual for my. Every bit as convincingly as the gt3 pdk, which, given it is absolutely epic, is some accolade. Designated for the gt3 racing class of automobiles, the current porsche gt3 for sale represents a boiled down and competitive version of the 911 turbo enthusiasts have come to appreciate and revere without a. This gt3 features electric power steering and a pdk double clutch gearbox. Rwd rear wheel drive, dualclutch semiautomatic 7speed gearbox with manual shift mode. Four years and countless discussions later, its back in the form of a newly developed sixspeed manual, first seen in the 911 r. And we say that having spent a couple of weeks in both manual. Manual, porsche gt boss andreas preuninger on the gt3, remotecar leave a comment.
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