• Direct PDK (dual clutch) to manual comparison with the Porsche 991 Carrera S in the 1/4 mile

                    
      		   
      Published on 02-02-2012 06:21 AM
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      Finally, a direct comparison between the two 7 speed transmission options (PDK and manual) in the same time, same place thanks to Insdeline. So how much is a dual clutch worth over a manual? How about 3.3 MPH and seven tenth's in the 1/4 mile? The largest gain comes in elapsed time which is not surprising as the PDK isn't making more power but shifting much faster. The PDK is picking up well over a tenth per shift as it needs 3 shifts to make it through the 1/4 mile, impressive.

      In case anyone had any doubt, a dual clutch is simply a superior performance option and gives one an advantage of almost a full second in the 1/4 mile in this particular application which is simply astounding. This despite a weight penalty of 45 pounds for the PDK. Dual clutches simply can not be ignored for the serious performance enthusiast.





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      1. DBFIU's Avatar
        DBFIU - 02-01-2012, 10:26 PM
        i wonder why it brakes shorter too...
      1. Sticky's Avatar
        Sticky - 02-01-2012, 10:53 PM
        Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by DBFIU Click here to enlarge
        i wonder why it brakes shorter too...
        Likely just tire wear, the 30-0 numbers are even as they should be.
      1. onurleft's Avatar
        onurleft - 06-23-2012, 02:12 PM
        The bulk of the difference is all in the start, significantly affecting the E.T and the trap. There's minimal difference everywhere else.

        Simply astounding LOL
      1. Sticky's Avatar
        Sticky - 06-23-2012, 02:15 PM
        Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by onurleft Click here to enlarge
        The bulk of the difference is all in the start, significantly affecting the E.T and the trap. There's minimal difference everywhere else.

        Simply astounding LOL
        What are you basing difference mostly at the start on?

        The difference is huge, I don't know what to tell you. The numbers are right there.
      1. oddjob2021's Avatar
        oddjob2021 - 06-24-2012, 01:14 PM
        Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by Sticky Click here to enlarge
        What are you basing difference mostly at the start on?
        the transmission. isn't that what this thread is highlighting?
      1. DD GT3 RD's Avatar
        DD GT3 RD - 06-24-2012, 01:31 PM
        Screw acceleration! The skid pad , slalom and braking numbers are so impressive. The new car is just a beast
      1. LZH's Avatar
        LZH - 06-24-2012, 02:43 PM
        Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by DBFIU Click here to enlarge
        i wonder why it brakes shorter too...
        Probably because the PDK adds some engine braking whereas a manual transmission, both feet in, the engine is in neutral providing no engine braking at all.
      1. Sticky's Avatar
        Sticky - 06-24-2012, 06:25 PM
        Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by oddjob2021 Click here to enlarge
        the transmission. isn't that what this thread is highlighting?
        Yes but I am asking why he is saying it is mostly at the start when the difference continues through the 1/4 mile.