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General
3.1 General
The 911 Carrera (991) features a 7-speed manual transmission as standard, which is unique in the sports car segment. The transmission is essentially derived from the Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK), with the gear ratio of the 3rd and 7th gears adapted to take account of the manual gear changes. The 3rd gear has a higher ratio, which reduces consumption. The 7th gear has a lower ratio to maintain the tractive force even at comparatively low speeds.
The optional Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) is based on the unit familiar from the previous models, but has been systematically enhanced for the new 911 Carrera. It combines the sportiness of a manual transmission with the comfort of an automatic transmission, while further improving efficiency.
On the following pages you will find a description of the 7-speed manual transmission, followed by a description of the changes in the area of the double-clutch transmission. Power Transmission 3

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