Should you buy a 911 with pdk or a manual transmission. And like the new cayman applying it is another entirely. Am pondering not to take up the offer and was looking for your advice. The porsche cayman r is perhaps the most intriguing of the three models tested. Porsche has just revealed that the pdk equipped boxster spyder and cayman gt4 scoot to 60 mph in a scant 3. All three cars have the pdk doubleclutch automatic transmission in the test, so at least we know the winner wasnt chosen because it had a manual. Theres a real feeling of connection to the box through the short lever, no slack or wobble, just welloiled, precision engineering. So far ive driven a 2015 gts with manual and a 2014 s with pdk. However, for the extended health of your pdk transmission, we recommend this service be performed at the 60k or 6 year service interval.
The cayman has been around since 2006, but it was redesigned for the 20 model year and rechristened the 981 in porsche parlance. The car that we are waitning for and we will dont get is some kind of porsche cayman turbo. Jason is testing out which is better, automatic or manual. Next to the base porsche cayman, the variants cayman s, cayman gts and cayman gt4 were launched. The double clutch pdk has been held in the highest regard and known to be. The porsche cayman 981 c replaced the model 987c in 20. I understand the allure of a stick and spent a lot of time in that camp myself. May 11, 2014 the presence of the third pedal means this boxster has the delightful sixspeed manual gearbox instead of the optional dualclutch pdk. One cayman has a manual gearbox and the other comes equipped with pdk. With emissions regulations here to stay, pdks ability to go further between the pumps is another plus point. As far as s vs gts the individual equipment matters, not just the trim. May 27, 2020 the pdk will not only offer shorter gear ratios than the manual but it promises to broaden the appeal of the two sports cars and drive up sales. How much better is the new porsche cayman than the old one.
Take a look at car and driver test results 2018 718 gts, mt cayman 4. Since then, hes owned a few pdk equipped cars, including a 911 turbo s and gt3. Porsche cayman, 2016 981 pdk, white, semi auto 4,300 miles for sale. When i placed the order you could only have the pdk box however i notice you can now have a manual box. Ok, 1s to 124mph is not a great difference but according to porsche the pdk. I drove both the manual and the pdk and bought the pdk and have never once regretted it.
The 062 mph times are quicker on a pdk compared to a stick change because the changes are quicker and smoother. User manuals cayman vehicle information porsche service. New audi sport nogaro editions reference iconic rs2. As crisp and involving as the porsche manual remains, pdks ability to switch gears in 100 milliseconds means it has not only erased the manuals accelerative advantage, but surpassed it. Pdk means no more missed gears, which is quite an achievement in the sevenspeed manual 991. Seek out the services of an expert porsche shop for advice and healthy maintenance options for your 981 cayman. With comparable equipment level, the 911 991 carrera 3. Aug 28, 2020 the 2012 porsche cayman was more of a closed version of the porsche boxster. Porsche cayman s 981 specs, 060, quarter mile, lap times. Like its predecessor, the cayman 981 is also based on the same technical platform as the porsche boxster of its generation. As i was driving the other day, i got to thinking about the debates about the 718 and 981 exhaustengine sounds. It was announced on march 2012 at the geneva auto show with sales starting early summer 2012. Jun 24, 2020 2021 porsche 718 cayman and boxster gt4, spyder, gts 4. More than ever it handles so razorsharply, revs its flat six so.
Ive got a 2015 981 cayman and consider it the ultimate daily. Seek out the services of an expert porsche shop for advice and healthy maintenance options for your 981 boxster. Mar 10, 2019 there are two transmission choices available in the 981, both 6speed manual gearbox and an option of the 7speed pdk was available as an option in either model. I am lucky enough to have a three year old porsche 981 cayman 2. Pdk is a best in class automatic gearbox and you can paddle shift as you wish. Cayman drivers manual 0315 more about warranty information warranty extension porsche tyre approvals other vehicle and registration documents information for independent workshops hv battery recycling information for independent workshops tsi. Jan 24, 2012 the worlds first sevenspeed manual gearbox is an offshoot of the sevenspeed pdk dualclutch automatic introduced three years ago for the 997series 911. The bottom line for me is that porsche has developed its pdk to the. I spend most of my time on the paddles in sport mode and it is fantastic.
May 04, 2017 youtubes nick murrys most recent video is a comparison of a porsche 911 carrera equipped with pdk vs. Manual mode isnt a gimmick as it was on the tiptronic with pdk, you get the best out of yourself as the driver and the machine youre piloting at all times. When i bought the z4 i was originally considering a cayman s but bmw and. Porsche cayman pdk manual transmissiongearbox whats the. The pdk gearbox adds significant weight to the car, but with its 7 speeds it is almost as fast on the race track as the manual one. Oct 02, 2014 i am on my 4th porsche and it is a pdk equipped cayman. Sep 23, 2020 the 987 model tested is the desirable cayman r model while the 981 and 982 caymans were both gts models. The cayman gts was introduced in 2014, and is based on the 981 platform. Take a closer look at the advantages of both the pdk dualclutch transmission and the manual transmission options in the porsche 911. Besides, porsche engineers say a pdk works better than a manual with the companys latest turbocharged flatfours and flatsixes. I am approaching 4 months of ownership of my 2019 cayman base and 2,000 miles. Porsche cayman pdk manual transmissiongearbox whats the difference between the 987 gen1 987. Sep 22, 2020 hosts todd and paul determined to find out which one is best, gathered a 987 cayman r, 981 cayman gts, and 982 718 cayman gts and drove them backtoback.
Porsche cayman user handbook manual pdf download manualslib. And even though hes wearing a tshirt thats less than flattering toward drivers of pdk transmissions ill let you figure out what it says he does go on to list 6 reason pdk can be. Porsche originally recommend pdk clutch fluid should be serviced every 120k miles or 12 years. Manual nonpdk questions hi, i am considering to purchase a 981. Yeah, the manual gts is half a second slower in the 0to60mph. Porsche cayman owners manual pdf download manualslib. The pdk transmission was originally developed for racing, so lightningfast shift times and quick acceleration are part of its dna. What occurred to me is the sweet sound of the 981 boxer 6s are usually commented on relative to running in the upper rev ranges in the strong power band. Porsche 987 gen 2 cayman s vs boxster s manual vs pdk. The porsche rear seats for your kids are really expensive, but then again sex never was cheap. That is, until he test drove a porsche cayman s with a pdk and brought it home. While the s definitely has more shove, the long gearing makes it impossible to redline the car outside of first gear without breaking the law. I have a 718 cayman pdk on order and have a few days to change the spec.
Porsche cayman and cayman s 981 20142016 records caymanoc. No more missed gear changes also mean less stress on the drivetrain. Pdk gearbox makes 2021 porsche cayman gt4 a lot quicker carbuzz. The porsche 718 cayman gt4 has been fettled by mantheyracing. Porsche doppelkupplung pdk porsche doppelkupplung pdk starting the porsche doppelkupplung pdk is a seven the engine can be started only if the brake speed transmission with an automatic and a pedal is depressed and the selector lever is in manual selection mode. Compared to manual transmissions, the porsche pdk delivers a faster acceleration response on saratoga and milpitas roads. Hes owned several automatic and manual cars, and was traditionally a stickonly guy.
Youtubes nick murrys most recent video is a comparison of a porsche 911 carrera equipped with pdk vs. Porsche cayman 981 manual pdk and cayman s manual centre grill black finish 2012 to 2016. I am thinking to upgrade my good old manual boxster 987 to 981. However, theres a major difference you cant see from the outside. Porsche admits the cayman gt4s gearing is too long carscoops.
Has anyone had any experience of manual vs pdk on a porsche 718 my last 2 cars have been a focus rs manual heavy clutch and a golf r dsg which was fantastic. Even for normal everyday wheel, the paddles are great for downshifts for corners etc. The interior remains very similar to the 981 cayman boxster and the 991. However, i would consider a pdk, especially on the 981 991s but i would do it on a 997 if i found one i liked. The cayman and cayman s come standard with the chassis the 981 cayman has a 40mm wider track, and a 60mm longer wheelbase than the 987.
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