VIDEO: Chris Harris Drives The New Boxster S
#18
Wonder why Porsche opted for the traditional 6 speed vs. the 7 in the 991?
As far as the e-brake, I'm glad there's yet one more thing on my 997 that makes me NOT want a 991.
#20
Boxsters have a lower profit margin, Porsche wants to cut the cost by using the 6 speed.
The 7 speed is actually the PDK with just one clutch. More expensive, but the high profit margin on a 911 can carry it.
The real mystery is why they charge such a premium for the PDK on a 991... that's one very expensive extra clutch...