What Porsches have launch control?
Applicable Model/Year
- 2013-2016 Porsche 981 Cayman and Boxster (Base, S, GTS) w/ PDK Transmission.
- 2012-2016 Porsche 911.1 NA Carrera (Base, S, GTS) w/ PDK Transmission.
- 2014-2016 Porsche 991.1 Turbo and Turbo S w/ PDK Transmission.
- 2017-2019 Porsche 718 (982) Cayman and Boxster (Base, S, GTS) w/ PDK Transmission.
What is the difference between Porsche 911 Turbo and 911 Turbo S?
Although both share a rear-mounted flat-six engine, there are some major differences in the character of the two. The 911 Turbo is powered by a 3.7-liter twin-turbo flat-six that produces 572 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque in Turbo trim or 640 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque in Turbo S form.
Does the 991 have launch control?
There is not much that comes close to the feeling of launching the latest Turbo S off the line using the built-in ‘Launch Control’ mode, with the experience heightened when you take the roof of, as we did in our 930 Turbo vs 991 Turbo S Cabriolet face-off in the latest issue of Total 911.
What is sport chrono package?
The Sport Chrono Package enables an even sportier tuning of the chassis, engine and transmission – and launches you to unprecedented sporty heights. The key component is the mode switch on the steering wheel, derived from the 918 Spyder.
What year did Porsche introduce Launch Control?
2010
Consider Porsche: Its PDK dual-clutch automatics feature the crown jewel of launch control. Starting with the 2010 model, launch control took the 911 Turbo from a mid-three-second car to a sub-three-second car.
How does Launch Control work?
Launch control operates by using an electronic accelerator and a computer program. The software controls acceleration based on engine specifications to make the car accelerate smoothly and as fast as possible, avoiding spinning of the drive wheels, engine failure due to over-revving and clutch and gearbox problems.
Can you Launch Control without Sport Chrono?
Active Member. Chrono is not required for Launch Control on Taycan 4S.
What is the Turbo s launch control?
Its launch-control function is what puts the Turbo S in the company of the quickest production cars ever built. Launch control isn’t new, but in the Turbo S it makes the most of the car’s 560 horsepower. It gets this 3588-pound machine to 60 mph in 2.6 seconds.
Does the Porsche 911 Turbo S have a PDK transmission?
Top: The 911 Turbo S comes only with a PDK automatic trans, but this seven-speed unit enables staggering 0-to-60-mph runs. Unlocking this performance is as easy as pushing the sport-plus button on the center console.
Is the Porsche Turbo S hard to live with?
Porsche’s Turbo S is no harder to live with than a regular 911. Front and rear aero aids deploy and retract automatically at speed to stabilize the car, and, at low speed, the front spoiler retracts back into the bumper to avoid being scraped on steep driveways.
How fast is the Porsche 911 Turbo S?
At 30 mph, the twin-turbo 3.8-liter flat-six pancakes you into the sport seat with up to 1.37 g’s of acceleration. A run to 100 mph takes 6.5 seconds, only 0.2 second off a McLaren F1’s pace. Top: The 911 Turbo S comes only with a PDK automatic trans, but this seven-speed unit enables staggering 0-to-60-mph runs.