The Next 911 Turbo
May Be Automatic
Although this is really going to upset some people who
prefer their sports cars to be manual, there is a good chance that the new 911
Turbo is going to have an automatic transmission, specifically the PDK
transmission to be exact.
The 911 GT3 has always been the nostalgic racer's go to car,
and now that it has switched over to an automatic transmission, there's really
no reason to believe that the 911 Turbo isn't going to go the same direction.
Instead of keeping both transmission options open like Porsche normally does,
it is rumored that they are going to drop the manual option all together, and
you will be stuck with an automatic whether you like it or not.
Why they are Making
the Switch
Although it probably hurts to hear, the PDK is a superior
transmission to manually shifting through the gears. Thanks to the double
clutch the car can shift itself through the gears faster than a human can,
which means that you are going to get a better response out of the car. This means
the car will accelerate faster, and ultimately it is going to perform better on
the track.
Another advantage of this gear system is that it reduces
overall fuel consumption, which is something that all car manufacturers are
looking at these days. With all of these reasons to go with the PDK it
shouldn't be a surprise that they have made it mandatory.
The last reason that they have decided to take away the
manual option is to undoubtedly save development time and money. Now they only
have to configure the car to deal with a single transmission, which means less
work for them, while bringing in the same level of profits as before. Even
still, the move is good for just about everyone in the end.
Those Who Will
Appreciate the Switch
Even though there are plenty of people who are appalled at the move that Porsche is making with their sports cars, there are just as many people who are singing their praises about the switch. Not only does the car perform better, which is enough to gain the praise of many people, but it will also be easier to drive for those who aren't great with a manual transmission. Sure there is less involvement, but that also means there is no reason to worry about stalling the vehicle, and everyone can drive their vehicles smoothly without worry.
Overall, even though some people are upset with the loss of
a manual option the 2014 911 Turbo looks to be an exceptional car. It will come
standard with more than 520 horsepower at your disposal. The car tops out at
around 196 miles per hour, and with that level of power and luxury it should be
no surprise that the basic model is coming in at $149,000 and the luxury model
will be closer to $180,000 to own. It is certainly going to be a welcome
addition to the ranks of the 911's of the past, but it is too bad there won't
be a manual transmission option like always.
