PDK
Transportation & Travel abbreviation · Automotive
| Stands for | Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (Porsche dual-clutch transmission) |
|---|---|
| Categories | Transportation & Travel |
PDK stands for Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (Porsche dual-clutch transmission), an automotive abbreviation.
Porsche's dual-clutch transmission, offered in the 911, Cayman, Boxster, Macan and Panamera. PDK shifts faster than a human can operate a manual gearbox and helps Porsche models post quicker acceleration times.
Example: With PDK and launch control, the 911 Carrera S hits 60 mph in about three seconds.
Usage notes
Porsche developed the concept for its 956 and 962 racing cars in the 1980s but needed decades of electronics progress to make it practical for road cars; production PDK arrived in the 911 in 2008. Purists still prize Porsche's manual gearboxes, which remain available on some models.
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