When did 911 Turbo get PDK?

When did 911 Turbo get PDK?

Compared to the conventional Tiptronic S automatic transmission, which was ten kilograms heavier, the optional PDK introduced in the Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera S in 2008 shifted up to 60 percent faster and without traction interruption. That naturally impacted acceleration.

How much does a 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 RS cost?

The 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 RS will go on sale in Germany in January and make its way to the U.S. early in the spring of 2010 at a base price of $132,800.

How long does PDK last?

Porsche claims the PDK is “lifetime”, and it’s probably true for all practical purposes — unless you plan on driving the car for 600,000 miles as a taxi. PDK has less room for user-error such as mis-shifts, etc.

What kind of engine does a Porsche 911 Turbo have?

The 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo exchanges a 3.6-liter engine for a 3.8, now with direct injection and 500 horsepower, 20 more than 2009. The exterior of the Turbo is slightly modified for 2010 with new mirrors, bi-xenon headlights and LED taillights.

Is the Porsche 911 Turbo water cooled or water cooled?

As always with 911 Turbos, the engine is the star of the car and gets the lion’s share of the upgrades for this revised model. For the first time since the advent of the water-cooled models, this 2010 Turbo uses the same construction as that of the standard 911 engines, which were themselves updated last year.

How much lighter is the Porsche 911 Turbo?

As a result, the 2010 engine is about 22 pounds lighter than the previous one—quite an achievement since the direct fuel injection system adds about 18 pounds due to heavier components mandated by its much higher operating pressure.

What’s the price of a Porsche 911 GT3?

The 911 GT3 ($112,200) is a high-performance two-wheel-drive model offered as a coupe. It comes with a normally aspirated 435-hp version of the 3.8-liter flat six.