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.
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EnnNorak - 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).

jat403 - 7/17/2008 2:55:18 PM

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that. is. ridiculous.

cdoke - 7/17/2008 6:22:18 PM

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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.

NARunner - 7/17/2008 10:19:33 PM

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This vid was up on Porsche's website a month ago.

richardp996 - 7/18/2008 2:04:25 AM

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If only it had paddles...