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Old Jun 1, 2011 | 02:00 AM
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7 is the new 6
 
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Old Jun 1, 2011 | 02:41 AM
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I hope they use the Volvo 240 overdrive button.
 
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Old Jun 1, 2011 | 03:47 AM
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My dealer mentioned this to me last month. It will also be launched nearby
 
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Old Jun 1, 2011 | 06:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Carrera
This is actually a good thing, because unlike most of the other sportscar manufacturers who just drop the manual all together, Porsche is actually trying to improve it and make it better and more efficient. That shows they truly care about the enthusiasts.
I actually have to agree with you for once
 
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Old Jun 1, 2011 | 06:50 AM
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thats homo talk

from me
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.
 
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Old Jun 1, 2011 | 08:02 AM
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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.
 
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Old Jun 1, 2011 | 10:15 AM
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Hopefully they give 7th a pretty heavy detent/put it spaced far from the other gears to prevent it being mis-shifted from/into.
 
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Old Jun 1, 2011 | 12:33 PM
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This is an actual leaked picture of what the shifter will look like.
 
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Old Jun 1, 2011 | 03:05 PM
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^^ 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.
 
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Old Jun 1, 2011 | 05:59 PM
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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.
 
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