A seven-speed manual gearbox is now available to order for the Porsche 911 Carrera S and 4S models, in place of the standard eight-speed double-clutch PDK transmission. Long regarded as the benchmark sports coupé, the re-introduction of the manual gearbox underlines the dynamic reputation of the 911.
The manual gearbox, available at no extra cost and combined with the Sport Chrono package, will appeal to drivers who seek even more driving involvement. Making the switch to manual also saves 25kg, bringing the DIN kerb weight of the 911 Carrera S Coupé manual to 1,480 kilograms.
As part of the new Model Year, a host of new equipment options are also offered for the 911 including Porsche InnoDrive, which is already familiar from the Panamera and Cayenne, and a new Smart Lift function for the front axle.
The manual gearbox comes in combination with the Sport Chrono package and Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV), with variable torque distribution on the rear wheels via controlled braking interventions, and a mechanical rear limited slip differential.
A highlight of the Sport Chrono package, when paired with the manual gearbox, is a rev-match function. When the driver shifts down, this function automatically opens the throttle momentarily to increase the engine revs and match it to the higher gearbox speed in the lower gear for smooth downshifts, thereby preventing load change effects.
The package also includes dynamic engine mounts to control to movement of engine mass and PSM Sport function for the Porsche Stability Management (PSM), a rotary mode switch on the steering wheel with positions for Normal, Sport, Sport Plus, Wet and Individual, as well as a stopwatch and the Porsche Track Precision App.