All of these designs have formerly been offered specifically with six-speed manual transmissions however with the optional seven-speed dual-clutch, Porsche hasnt just improved the efficiency of the models but will likewise generate additional sales.
Porsche has announced all of the juicy details connected to the PDK transmission now on offer for the 718 Cayman GT4, 718 Boxster Spyder, and 718 Boxster/Cayman GTS 4.0 models.
Learn more: 2021 Porsche 718 Cayman And Boxster Get More Standard Features, GT4 A PDK Option
Porsche states that the 718 Cayman GT4 and Boxster Spyder models can sprint to 60 mph (96 km/h) in a mere 3.7 seconds with the PDK. Thats significantly quicker than models with the standard stick shift that require 4.2 seconds to reach the very same mark. When it comes to the Boxster and Cayman GTS 4.0 models, they can strike 60 mph in 3.8 seconds with the PDK down from 4.3 seconds with the manual.
Buying a PDK-equipped design comes at a bit of a premium. For Boxster and Cayman GTS 4.0 models, it adds $3,730 to the sticker label cost. For 718 Boxster Spyder and Cayman GT4 designs, the price hike amounts to $3,210.
The German automakers PDK offered for these 4.0-liter designs has a much shorter seventh equipment ratio than the PDK readily available on other 718 models. Additionally, PDK-equipped variants gain from an additional 8 lb-ft (10.8 Nm) of torque. The PDK likewise improves handling as Porsche has combined it with a brand-new limited-slip differential operating with greater locking values that supposedly leads to 30 per cent more grip in traction mode and 37 percent more grip in over-run mode. With enhanced velocity and even better handling, theres no doubt the PDK designs will likewise be faster around a racetrack.
