After the classic horizontally opposed 6-cylinder engine returned to Porsche malaysia in the 718 model, although the overall power of all models has been significantly enhanced, the only drawback is that only manual gear models. Just now, Porsche revealed that it will add a 7-speed dual-clutch PDK automatic transmission to the 718 model, involving Boxster and Cayman’s GTS, GT4 and Spyder models. Shorter transmission ratios and faster shifting speeds will eventually achieve faster acceleration. In terms of price, it only increased by £2,303 compared to the 6-speed manual transmission model, which is approximately 21,000 yuan (take the price of the 718 Boxster and Cayman GTS in the UK as examples).
Official Porsche data shows that the 718 Cayman GT4 and 718 Spyder models with optional 7-speed dual-clutch PDK automatic transmission can accelerate from 0-96 km/h in 3.7 seconds, which is much faster than the 4.2 seconds of manual transmission models. The 718 Boxster/ Cayman GTS 4.0 model with PDK can accelerate from 0-96 km/h in 3.8 seconds, which is also faster than the 4.3 seconds of manual gear models.
In addition to achieving faster acceleration performance, all the 4.0-liter naturally aspirated 4.0-liter horizontally opposed six-cylinder engines of the 718 models with PDK options above provide greater torque output, increasing from 419 Nm to 430 Nm. In addition, compared with other 718 models equipped with PDK, the 7-speed transmission ratio of the above models is also shorter (0.71 vs. 0.62).
It is worth mentioning that in addition to providing greater torque, the 718 Cayman GT4 and 718 Spyder can also obtain greater traction after being equipped with PDK. This is because the limited slip differential has a higher locking value than the manual gearbox. Achieve 30% traction and 37% in overdrive (compared to 22% and 27% in manual models).
Porsche also added that the 718 Boxster/Cayman GTS 4.0 comes standard with the Sport Chrono package, an additional Sport Response button is added to the steering wheel of the PDK model, and the Auto Blip of the 718 Cayman GT4 and 718 Spyder manual gear models is automatically supplemented. The oil function button will be replaced by the PDK Sport sport mode button.
Finally, not all Porsche 718 models have data and performance improvements, but 718 Cayman GT4 and 718 Spyder models can choose Python Green python green body exterior, 718 Spyder can order Aurum gold wheels and summer tires, instead of the standard super High-performance tires, while the PDK shift levers of the 718 Cayman GT4 and 718 Spyder models will use the 911 GT3 design.
Source: WapCar