While the popularity of manual transmissions has lately been melting like snow under July's sun, even in high-performance models, Porsche isn't ready to give up on them.
Its new president Matthias Muller recently told Motor Trend that the company will continue to build a stick-shift as long as the customer asks for it.
In a statement that will rejoice purists, he also confirmed that the next 911 GT3 will come with a clutch.
Yet, the seven-speed, dual-clutch PDK autobox has proven to be sportier than the manual based on 0-100 times and fuel economy numbers with the 911 Carrera and Carrera S.
Considering that the seven-speed stick won't be available with the 2012 Porsche 911 until March, there's reason to believe it wasn't part of the company's initial plan during the development of the car.
The thinking heads must have realized along the way that an iconic sports car such as the 911 should always offer a manual gearbox – a key piece of the long and rich Porsche heritage.
Now, how long will customers show interest?
Source:Motor Trend
Its new president Matthias Muller recently told Motor Trend that the company will continue to build a stick-shift as long as the customer asks for it.
In a statement that will rejoice purists, he also confirmed that the next 911 GT3 will come with a clutch.
Yet, the seven-speed, dual-clutch PDK autobox has proven to be sportier than the manual based on 0-100 times and fuel economy numbers with the 911 Carrera and Carrera S.
Considering that the seven-speed stick won't be available with the 2012 Porsche 911 until March, there's reason to believe it wasn't part of the company's initial plan during the development of the car.
The thinking heads must have realized along the way that an iconic sports car such as the 911 should always offer a manual gearbox – a key piece of the long and rich Porsche heritage.
Now, how long will customers show interest?
Source:Motor Trend