The pdk box has two input shafts versus the manual transaxle s single shaft. No more missed gear changes also mean less stress on the drivetrain. Yes, the pdk is astoundingly good, but a manual suits the character of the 718 better. Pdk is excellent, paddles are a must, very fast and smooth but less involving overall and sometimes fiddly when you need to park or 3 point turn. We have 91 porsche boxster s vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 21 1owner cars, and 102 personal use cars. The best one is the most fun one and for the majority of real drivers thatll be the manual for the road and track car. Meanwhile, the cheapest 911 you can buy, the basespec carrera. The 7speed pdk transmission can change gears in fractions of a second without interrupting the flow of power. Beyond its lightningquick operation, the pdk is almost clairvoyant. Pdk has solved all these issues and them some, which is why nearly 90% of current 911 buyers opt for this transmission option. Manual vs pdk gearbox we compare manual and pdk porsche 911s on track, and analyse the differences between the two. We have 8 porsche boxster s manuals available for free pdf download. Pdk sales are currently usurping the manual choice across the 991generation s carrera range as its currently the only 911 where youre even given the choice and for good reason, too. For weekend drives on country roads and highway sprints, the manual guarantees a smile on your face.
With the sevenspeed pdk, acceleration times drop to 5. If youve read about, shopped for or driven a porsche in the past decade, youve probably heard of the brand s pdk. The mirror caps, the badging, and the boxster s rollover hoops are also finished in agate grey. Owner s manual, technical manual, brochure porsche boxster s owner s manual 320 pages.
More obvious are the powertrain enhancements and the trickle down of the pdk system is a real bonus for drivers as it is superior to the previous tiptronic system. And even though he s wearing a tshirt that s 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. I used to drive my pdk 99% of the time in manual which ultimately i found rather defeated the object and i missed the interaction greater control of a manual so after test driving a pdk 987 i knew i wanted to go back to a manual. Youtube s nick murry s most recent video is a comparison of a porsche 911 carrera equipped with pdk vs. Has anyone had any experience of manual vs pdk on a porsche 718 my last 2 cars have been a focus rs manual. Or, you can shift it via paddlets on the steering wheel. Its all you need on the street, and still about all you need on a track. Testing the boxster next with a sevenspeed pdk automatic and finally the cayman s with a sixspeed manual meant that i covered both available engines. But for squeezing the last ounce of performance without breaking a sweat, or giving you a tired clutch leg, then pdk is by far the best allaround transmission choice. Tiptronic vs pdk vs manual future value ownership and. A drive flange added to the output shaft sends torque to the front axle in fourwheeldrive models. Additionally, with pdk, you have paddles behind the steering wheel that allow you to manually select gears up or down, just like a manual.
Take a closer look at the advantages of both the pdk dualclutch transmission and the manual transmission options in the porsche 911. Not to mention even faster acceleration performance and a reduction in fuel consumption over the manual transmission. When i placed the order you could only have the pdk box however i notice you can now have a manual box. The boxster s might not have the sound and the fury of porsche s 4. 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. I would have preferred a manual transmission but wanted the closer ratios extra cog from the pdk, the manual 80mph redline in 2nd is too high. The indication here being that im a better driver and can smoke you with the manual and you in the quicker pdk. So if you want midengine porsche goodness on a relative budget, the base boxster is the place to start.
Width is the only dimension that stayed exactly the same. Porsche s dominant 962 group c race car was the first equipped with pdk. Our verdict on the porsche boxster s pdk the exterior changes to the porsche boxster are subtle but effective, making just enough of a difference to keep the model fresh. Ive driven a 981 boxster pdk with no options to see if the 2. With pdk, you cant skip gears like a manual, but you can shift up or down very quickly with the paddles. Its also a slick gearbox, with perfectly weighted action and crisp, welldefined gates. Is a porsche 911 worth the upgrade from a boxster or. If youre surprised there s an argument against the manual, you havent driven a pdk equipped porsche in recent years. Equipped with porsche s genredefining and spookyquick pdk dualcutch transmission and sport chrono package, this boxster s. On this early outing, we drove only the boxster s equipped with pdk. A pdkequipped boxster s is fasteraccelerating and uses less fuel largely because of its tall seventh gear than the sixspeed manual car, almost regardless of who is pushing the pedals. Should you buy a 911 with pdk or a manual transmission. The battle between manual and automatic transmissions.
Its the only convertible that costs less than its coupe counterpart. The pdk has a wider ratio spread than does the manual, with a lower first gear for hard charges off the line. Pdk gearbox spoils the fun for pdk car hard to operate manual top and big wind noise when top is closed only 10hp more than boxster s uninspiring interior optional aircon and sound system erased the weight advantage. Of course, those who hail from the draconian era of automotive operation will invariably battle fiercely in favour. As crisp and involving as the porsche manual remains, pdk s ability to switch gears in 100 milliseconds means it has not only erased the manual s accelerative advantage, but surpassed it. Ok, 1s to 124mph is not a great difference but according to porsche the pdk. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. I have a 718 cayman pdk on order and have a few days to change the spec. Bentley repair manuals provide the highest level of clarity and comprehensiveness for service and repair procedures.