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Video: Porsche’s PDK Gearbox, how it works
The new PDK seven-speed twin-clutch gearbox from Porsche, which was in the 2009 911 Carrera, can shift 60 percent faster than the Tiptronic system. Read Article



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EnnNorakEnnNorak - 7/17/2008 2:27:07 PM
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I'm sold! This is the antithesis of the dreaded CVT for those (like me) who prefer to drive an automatic or this new PDK transmission in automatic mode).

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jat403jat403 - 7/17/2008 2:55:18 PM
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that. is. ridiculous.

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amazinBimmeramazinBimmer - 7/17/2008 4:59:54 PM
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is this shared technology with vw?

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cdokecdoke - 7/17/2008 6:22:18 PMView My AgentSpace
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No,

It appears to be shared technology between Porsche and ZF. Although the internal designation that ZF has for it is 7DT 50.


GreenPleaseGreenPlease - 7/17/2008 5:56:38 PM
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Does it every occur to anyone how expensive a gearbox like this would be without mass production?

That's the problem we have with EVs right now. It is a chicken and egg problem. We need cheaper batteries in order for people to buy EVs. We need people to buy EVs so we can ramp up battery production and make batteries cheaper.

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NARunnerNARunner - 7/17/2008 10:19:33 PMView My AgentSpace
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This vid was up on Porsche's website a month ago.

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richardp996richardp996 - 7/18/2008 2:04:25 AM
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If only it had paddles...

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