Next Generation Porsche to have 7 speed Manual
#15
06-01-2011, 06:50 AM
How is an extra gear really all that much better aside from a fuel economy perspective? When is enough enough? It just adds weight and complication, imo.
from me
#16
06-01-2011, 08:02 AM
I think this is the Porsche way of being able to claim 30mpg out of a 400hp sports car, WITHOUT 'hybrid' technology. AKA: Porsche Intelligent Performance.
#19
06-01-2011, 03:05 PM
^^ Haha, sure...
Guys you should be applauding Porsche for actually investing in the future of the manual transmission instead of just saying screw it and moving on to PDK. For all we know it still could be a 6 speed manual with an electrically engaged 7th gear for the highway.
Guys you should be applauding Porsche for actually investing in the future of the manual transmission instead of just saying screw it and moving on to PDK. For all we know it still could be a 6 speed manual with an electrically engaged 7th gear for the highway.
#20
06-01-2011, 05:59 PM
I think it's a cool thing. When there are many premium vehicle manufacturers like Ferrari completely moving away from manual shift systems, it's neat to see one trying to better something that's already good. I like my 6 speed and I'm curious to see what 7 ends up being.