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McLaren W1 First Drive: Ferocious Hypercar Transcends the Track

You know things are getting serious when McLaren rolls-out the ‘1’ suffix. The origin story is, of course, the very first road car McLaren ever built, the F1. Designed by visionary Formula 1 aerodynamicist and engineer Gordon Murray, it arrived in 1992 and rendered all other supercars obsolete. The tiny, lightweight F1 embraced carbon-fibre material technology, adopted a radical centre seat driving position with two passengers set back and either side and was powered by a 6.1-litre V12 engine from BMW that might as well have been passed down directly from the Gods. Game-changer? That doesn’t even come close to describing its impact, even if at the time sales didn’t come easy… The P1 was very different. Rather than a unique side project from the Formula 1 team, it was instead a statement piece for McLaren Automotive, a new road car division still in its infancy. It arrived in 2013 and was a wild-eyed showstopper. It traded the long-legged gait and supple suspension of the F1 for a weaponized hybrid system capable of delivering 903bhp and huge blue flames from its drainpipe exhaust. In Race mode, it lowered by 2-inches and its massive concave rear wing extended into the sky. The P1 was all about aerodynamic downforce, crazed acceleration and a snorting, angry soundtrack that mixed venomous twin-turbocharged V8 with the manic whirr of electric motors. Not so much a car as a force of nature. And now there’s this: The W1. It’s a true successor to the P1 with a similar brief and, on the face of it, it evolves rather than radically reinvents McLaren’s vision for the ultimate hypercar. This is not a criticism. How could it be when the result is this dramatic and has such staggering, other-worldly potential? The W1 has 1258bhp delivered to the rear wheels. It’s capable of 0-124 mph in 5.8-seconds, the quarter mile in 9.6-seconds at 167 mph and produces 2205lbs of downforce at 174 mph. The active aerodynamics – particularly a rear wing that extends way out beyond the rear of the car – are pure performance art and deliver massive aerodynamic efficiency. The result, aside from looking extremely cool, is that the W1 is McLaren’s fastest road car around a racetrack. Ever. Their benchmark circuit is the breath-taking Handling Track at the Nardo proving ground in southern Italy, where the W1 beats their previous benchmark, the flyweight McLaren Senna, by three seconds per lap. Or “a lifetime” as they call it in racing. Maybe two lifetimes! Core to the W1’s performance is the new ‘Aerocell’ carbon fibre tub. With integrated seats and a raised footwell to allow for inboard pushrod-operated front suspension – which in turn gives air a clean path to the huge underbody diffuser – it’s light, stiff, space efficient and has been instrumental in McLaren realising a full ground-effect concept. Just like last year’s F1 cars, which were the fastest ever made. There is also an active front wing and the aforementioned complex rear wing dubbed ‘Active Long Tail’. All of which is very admirable. But the ‘anhedral’ or gullwing doors and the fantastically shirnked-wrapped feel to the minimalist, highly-focussed interior are a pretty good side effect. The W1 feels special. Those fixed seats are perhaps a shade more upright than expected, and the driving position is less obviously racecar than, for example, the Aston Martin Valhalla or Ferrari F80. However, once you’ve adjusted the pedals (they move on a slider) and the delicate, slim-rimmed and alcantara-trimmed steering wheel, there’s an overwhelming sense of purpose. The cabin is so tightly tailored and imparts a sense of lightness and agility before you so much as start the all-new 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, which makes 916bhp all on its own and revs to 9200rpm. Reach up to a roof-mounted control panel to find the starter button. Maybe this fighter plane trope is a little corny, but somehow you feel thrilled rather than manipulated. The W1 has a sense of humour as well as all that motorsport-derived sophistication. There’s a short delay, but when the engine does fire it’s instant – as the high-powered hybrid system negates the need for an old-school starter motor. A sharp flare of revs tells you that this engine is hyper-responsive and angry. On some deep level your brain and body have been sent all the signals required to prepare for something new and intense. Ahead of us, an empty Mugello racetrack, so press and hold the blue button next to the red starter to select Race mode. The centre display graphic shows the W1’s transformation in real time as it lowers by 37mm at the front and 17mm at the rear whilst simultaneously undocking all that active aero goodness. Race mode is not road legal and is geo-locked. You can show your friends and neighbours the aero dance, but it won’t allow you to select a gear to actually drive unless you’re at a circuit. Incidentally, the rocker switches either side of the display binnacle allow further options now: Toggle up the Handling control on the left for Race+ (for F1-spec super smooth tracks) or stick to Race for gnarlier ones. On the right toggle select ‘GP’ for sustained performance over a stint or ‘Sprint’ to unleash all 1258bhp for a time attack. There’s also a DRS and Boost function on the steering wheel. But I guarantee you won’t have the mental capacity to use them… Exit the pitlane, pin the throttle and W1 takes maybe a millisecond or two to gather its might (the gearing stretches to around 60mph in first, nearly 100mph in second, primarily to aid traction), but then lunges at the first turn with incredible ferocity. It instantly feels light, almost like inertia is no longer a thing. McLaren really does prize lightweight engineering, and at 3084lbs (dry) the W1 has a 278lbs advantage over the Ferrari F80. Plus, Ferrari uses figures for cars fitted with every single carbon fibre option. In reality, the gap is probably wider still. The impression of agility and stunning control continues as the track is unravelled at startling pace. The electric motor mounted to the side of the new 8-speed dual-clutch transmission is good for 342bhp and 324lb ft and it boosts any low rev lethargy the new flat-plane crank V8 might have (spoiler alert: It doesn’t appear to have any), so the W1 just feels massively, almost impossibly powerful at any revs. Even so, there’s real reward for wringing it out to 9200rpm and the power curve feels superheated but organic, too. In Race mode the steering – still hydraulically powered – has less assistance and it is noticeably heavier than other McLarens. However, that resistance is welcome as it gives you something to push against and imparts so much information about the front grip level. New Pirelli Trofeo RS tyres with a bigger front footprint than P1 or Senna really help. The front-end feels incredibly secure and the rear-axle follows with perfectly-aligned precision. The whole car feels super-stiff, completely locked into the surface and inspires confidence, but there’s an inherent agility and adjustability that means you’re quickly confident to push at its limits and really impose yourself on the chassis. It’s such a complex car but the driving experience is intuitive, and the driver feels a key contributor rather than just amazed (or terrified) observer, holding on for dear life. Every dynamic ingredient really is shockingly effective and yet has a subtlety and lightness of touch. From that delicious steering to the incredible brakes, the W1 just feels so mission-focussed, so hooked-up. Only the new 8-speed gearbox is a slightly disappointment. It’s fast and punchy, but after the scintillating energy of the Ferrari F80 ’box it feels competent rather than inspired. Other quibbles – it’s okay to quibble when the starting price is $2.1-million before tax and destination charge. Well, that new twin-turbocharged V8 sounds tightly wound and aggressive but if you have a P1 tucked in the garage you’ll miss the snorting, Darth Vader-style soundscape and all the drama that goes with it. Ferrari does this better, too. The F80 sounds deathly dull from the outside but is a riot of turbochargers, electric motors and all sorts of mechanical fury within the cockpit. Even so, the W1 is wildly entertaining on track, and the rear-drive configuration makes it more of a challenge and more satisfying than the F80 when chasing lap times or just sliding around for fun. In the Ferrari, you must second-guess what the front e-axle might do, whereas in the W1 it’s all on you. There are plenty of tools to help, including the ingenious Variable Drift Control, but somehow the W1 is more heroic. Or at least fools you into feeling more heroic – which is surely the point! On the road? Nimble, loaded with feel and sublime response. The ride is noticeably tougher than, say, a 750S but the control is ramped-up too, and with a bit more speed the whole car finds a delicious rhythm. Sport mode for the drivetrain brings some nice turbo whooshes and chirps, but the noise remains high-quality rather than extreme excitement. It is perhaps the one area the W1 feels just a little too tame. Of course, there’s nothing tame about the raw performance… which is genuinely shocking and literally hurts your neck muscles after a few hours. How McLaren has given the W1 such immense traction through just two driven wheels is beyond me. So, is it worthy of that ‘1’? I think so. Perhaps we won’t be talking about $25-million auction results for the W1 in 30 years from now, as we are for the F1. Perhaps it doesn’t quite have the amazing presence and jaw-dropping star quality of the simply gorgeous P1. But it is such an intense experience and the way it marries stunning track performance with delicate poise and entertainment on normal roads is something akin to magic. Maybe not ‘the one’ but definitely a searing, outrageous addition to McLaren’s fiercest family line. Just 399 W1’s will be built and they’re all sold. I’m not surprised at all. View All McLarens For Sale Images: McLaren Automotive

By Jordan Aquistapace – August 04, 2022

Discover The One-Off Porsche Cayenne Convertible Concept ...

Shortly after the launch of the first-generation model in December 2002, three additional variants came in for consideration. As Porsche continues its 20 year celebration of the iconic Cayenne, the German sports car manufacturer takes a deep dive into its archives of historic models. With an innovative mindset and an unlimited budget, its no surprise that the Porsche concept department was full of one-off examples that would never see the light of day. Presenting three alternative body shape to the first-generation Cayenne, Porsche is proud to showcase the one-of-one convertible variation. The Cayenne convertible came into consideration after stretching a coupé version by 20 centimeters, while also incorporating a row of rear seats and a retractable canvas roof. Today, there is still a single example of the open-top Cayenne kept in storage at the Porsche Museum. It is not a road-going prototype, however, but what is known as a Package Function Model (PFM). MUST-READ: Porsche Celebrates 20-Years of The Cayenne, The 959 Successor While the exterior underwent multiple design phases, Porsche engineers were unable to implement the appropriate body-stiffening measures necessary for a road-legal convertible. The sport styling of the Cayenne Convertible includes a rear end that mimics the lines of the 996 911, which became an area where designers were unable to agree on a final look. The disagreement of the rear design resulted in two different sections, boasting two completely different ideas and shapes. If the drop-top Cayenne had made it to the actual production line, Porsche was at the ready to install a now familiar soft-top mechanism that would quickly transform its appearance. Ultimately, the mechanism never made it past the computer simulation stage and the fabric top is now stored in the luggage compartment. After bringing back the idea of a Cayenne Coupé in 2019 with a successful production model, Porsche did not pursue the idea of a new convertible cars any further. View all of the current Porsche Cayenne examples for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking on the link below. Check back into duPont REGISTRY for more luxury lifestyle and Porsche news. VIEW ALL PORSCHE CAYENNE FOR SALE Source: Porsche

By Tyler Rampersaud – August 03, 2022

A New Exhibition At The Porsche Museum Celebrates 30 Year...

One of the world’s most iconic one-make racing series is celebrating a big anniversary in a big way. The Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup turns 30 this year, and it’s widely regarded as one of the world’s toughest one-make racing series. At the center of the series is one of the world’s most beloved, legendary and dynamic sports cars, the Porsche 911. The car is one of the cornerstones of automotive culture and history, and the Supercup has been part of its legacy for an incredible 30 years. MUST READ: The New 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 R Is Porsche’s Latest Racing Machine To celebrate, Porsche created a custom 911 GT3 that features a special painted livery inspired by the VIP racing car, as well as a custom interior that echoes its colors, and now it’s on display at the Porsche Museum, among four other cars that competed over the years in the Porsche Supercup. The VIP racing car is featured, along with the 911 GT3 Cup 3.8 from 1994 is featured, based on the 993 generation of the Porsche 911, as well as the Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Cup based on the 911 Carrera RS, and the 911 GT3 Cup Type 997, the first Cup car to be delivered by Porsche without ABS. The exhibition, on display at the Porsche museum until August 28, celebrates the history of the Porsche Supercup and the legend of the 911 both as a race car and a sports car loved by car enthusiasts the world over. View All Porsche 911s For Sale Source: Porsche

By Jordan Aquistapace – August 01, 2022

Porsche Accelerates Its Performance eBike Venture On Two ...

The electric drive systems will be used in Porsche eBikes as well as in the products of other brands. Porsche’s focus on embodying the perfect blend of design, performance, and technology spans far past its lineup of track-inspired sports cars into its collection of luxury lifestyle products. While the brand continues to dominate the market on four wheels, the German automotive manufacturer also prides itself on wanting to increase its activities within the eBike segment. After testing the waters with its recent release of the eBike Sport and eBike Cross, Porsche is proud to announce its all-new eBike Performance production in Ottobrun, Germany. In recent months, Porsche has acquired several eBike companies (including Greyp and Fazua) to help gain the knowledge that would translate into the same level of quality that goes into its vehicle production. MUST-READ: The New 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 R Is Porsche’s Latest Racing Machine As part of the newly established Porsche eBike Performance GmbH, the facility will develop efficient electric drive systems for all bicycles. The state-of-the-art power sources include motors, batteries, and the necessary software for connectivity solutions. In addition to compact drive systems from Fazua, Porsche eBike Performance GmbH will develop and produce particularly powerful eBike drive systems under the Porsche brand name. The upcoming Stuttgart-based P2 eBike GmbH, powered by Porsche intends to use these drive systems to launch a new generation of Porsche eBikes from the middle of this decade. For those adventurists looking to experience Porsche eBikes now, the Porsche eBike Sport and Cross models are currently available in Small, Medium, and Large sizes starting at $10,700. View all current Porsche models for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking on the link below. Check back into duPont REGISTRY for more upcoming luxury lifestyle releases and Porsche news. VIEW ALL PORSCHE FOR SALE Porsche Source: Porsche

By Tyler Rampersaud – August 01, 2022

The New 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 R Is Porsche's Latest Racing...

The Porsche 911 GT3 feels at home on the track, but this new 911 GT3 R can’t be anywhere else at all. Especially when it comes to the track-ready GT renditions of the latest 911 generation of the Porsche 911, innovations throughout the car have made it one of the most powerful, capable, and fast Porsche 911s yet. The naturally-aspirated 6-cylinder produces incredible amounts of power, and when that's combined with the car’s lightweight structure and dynamic setup, the handling and speed of the latest 911 GT3 are ready to race. Now, the new 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 R has been revealed, and its purpose is to turn race-ready into race-only. It’s the newest customer racing car from Porsche, and it takes the innovation and performance of the incredible 992-generation 911 GT3 further than we imagined it could go. MUST READ: Best Porsche 911 GT3s (992) You Can Buy Today For starters, the engine in the new 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 R is larger, going from 4.0 liters to 4.2, and with a bigger engine comes more power, and that amount is 565 horsepower, up from 502 in the roadgoing 911 GT3. Along with the increase in power, Porsche optimized the torque and power curve so that as much performance as possible is there exactly when you need it, whether it be between challenging corners or sprinting through a straight. The GT3 R features an underbody diffuser, and to accommodate it, the engine had to be tilted forward by 5 degrees. The gearbox is derived from the GT3 Cup race car, and shifts are done quickly through paddles. The suspension is easily configurable and reduces the wear on the rear tires, with 5 adjustments available for the KW shock absorbers. Derived from the 911 RSR, the underbody of the car allows for clean airflow under the car to the rear diffuser, and the wheelbase has been extended at the back to further preserve the life of the rear tires. Specialist brake company AP supplies the brakes, which are over 15 inches at the front and 14 inches at the back, and nearly the entire body is made of lightweight carbon fiber. The latest GT3’s signature swan-neck wing makes a reappearance in the GT3 R, this time in a much larger size for clean airflow and optimal downforce. The interior is modified to comply with new FIA side impact protection regulations, and the interior features the most granular details that optimize the car for racing, like a harness with a tongue that slides into the clasp even quicker, which makes driver-change pit stops quicker. While Porsche designed the new 2023 GT3 Cup to be a racing car that would be optimal for drivers of varying skill levels, it’s priced quite seriously at $567,210 and it’s only available in North America through Porsche Motorsport North America. That said, that serious price pays for some serious performance, and on the track, everything about the car you’re driving matters when it’s being pushed to its limits. View All Porsche 911 GT3s For Sale Source: Porsche

By Tyler Rampersaud – July 28, 2022

Porsche Increases Sales Revenue, Operating Profit, And Re...

When it comes to the road, track, and in business, count on Porsche to perform. Despite a challenging environment for the entire automotive industry, Porsche has managed to increase its sales revenue, operating profit, and return on sales in the first half of 2022. So far, the year has given the car industry a tough challenge with supply issues making it difficult for automakers to deliver cars. Even in the face of this, Porsche has managed to increase sales revenue by 8.5% to nearly $17 billion, and operating profit by an incredible 24.6% up to $2.7 billion. Although fewer cars were delivered in the first half of this year than the first half of last year, the return on sales increased to 19.4%. MUST READ: Porsche Delivers 5% Fewer Vehicles Worldwide In The First Half of 2022 Compared to 2021 Porsche credits this increase to a strong product mix and the benefits of current currency exchange rates. As the Porsche Cayenne celebrates its 20th anniversary, Porsche has been celebrating taking what was at the time a risky decision to invest in creating a luxury performance SUV, and to this day, that decision still benefits the brand as the Cayenne remains one of Porsche’s most popular models. Porsche hopes to continue this success with the goal of reaching a return on sales of 20% in the long term, and while challenges still loom over the industry, Porsche sees this success as a sign that it has what it takes to persevere. View All Porsches For Sale Source: Porsche

By Tyler Rampersaud – July 26, 2022

Porsche Announces That The New 2023 911 GT3 RS Is Coming ...

Two very important letters are coming to shake up roads and racetracks worldwide. The 992 generation of the Porsche 911 GT3 is an unthinkably fast performance car, with Porsche managing to get an incredible 502 horsepower out of its naturally-aspirated 4.0-liter 6-cylinder engine, which rockets the lightweight and dynamic car to 60 mph in as little as 3.2 seconds, and up to a speed of up to 199 mph. Once we saw how capable the Porsche 911 GT3 is, we have been anticipating just how explosively powerful and fast the GT3 RS would be, and now, we’re going to find out. MUST READ: 992 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Price & Specs Porsche has announced that the 992 generation of the 911 GT3 RS will be unveiled on August 17 and that its development was inspired by the 911 RSR and 91 GT3 R GT race cars. It’s going to be even more track-focused than before, and Porsche says that it is incredibly happy with the 4.0-liter engine and its capabilities, which is why the improvements in the 911 GT3 RS will focus on the chassis and aerodynamic capabilities. The unveiling is set to take place in just three weeks, and while we don’t know much, we do know it’s going to be good. View All Porsche 911 GT3 RS For Sale Source: Porsche

By Tyler Rampersaud – July 19, 2022

The Porsche Passion Drive 2022 Took The Scenic Route To T...

While only one driver can finish first on a track, everyone in a race can share their passion for cars. As it turns out, when it comes to the Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland, the exhilarating driving experiences aren’t just for the track. Along the way, drivers, team managers, mechanics, and enthusiasts gathered to make the journey in impeccable style to Imola for the race weekend. For the Porsche Passion Drive 2022, they set off from the hotel Schwan Locke in Munich for a trip through Bavaria, Austria, and eventually to Bologna to race at Imola. MUST READ: The Best Porsches You Can Buy Today The drive went through all manners of European driving road in a stunning and iconic scenic route, which included roads like the Reschen Pass in South Tyrol’s Vinschgau mountain valley, the famed Stelvio Pass with 48 turns and a climb of over 6,000 feet. After driving along the Dolomites, the drive approached Bologna, the final destination, where the Porsche Carrera Cup would be held at Imola. While many people on the Passion Drive would return to being rivals on the course at Imola for the race weekend, the Passion Drive was a time in which everyone could enjoy the beauty of the road and the feeling of driving a Porsche together without a competition at stake. All kinds of Porsches were there, from modern 911s to classic cars, from Targas and Turbos to GT models, and the same went for the people that participated. The Porsche Passion Drive 2022 celebrated what makes being a Porsche enthusiast and a sports car enthusiast so great: the passion for driving that everyone shares. View All Porsches For Sale Source: Porsche

Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT next to Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

By Tyler Rampersaud – July 15, 2022

The Porsche Cayenne Proved Its Worth By Being A Super Fas...

The Cayenne created one of the most important segments in today’s auto industry. It’s hard to imagine the automotive world today without the luxury performance SUV. The segment is tightly competitive, with sports and luxury automotive brands continuing to enter and establish their presence in the luxury performance SUV segment. However, it was 20 years ago when the genre was popularized by what was at the time a revolutionary move that saved one brand and changed the rules of the automotive world forever: the Porsche Cayenne. Even as recently as the late 1990s, it was unheard of to even imagine an SUV from the same brand as the iconic 911 and other sports cars, but taking the risk of making an SUV that was still a Porsche at heart was what saved a financially threatened Porsche and still serves as one of the brand’s highest-selling models to this day. MUST READ: Learn About The Holy Grail Of All Porsche 911s However, Porsche knew that if it was going to go as far as to release an SUV, it had to have a genuine Porsche character. To do this, a V8 engine was developed that would deliver high performance, in the name of 340 horsepower and 310 lb/ft of torque in the Cayenne S, and 444 horsepower and 457 lb/ft of torque in the Cayenne Turbo. As a result, the cars were respectively able to reach 150 and 165 mph. In fact, when the Cayenne Turbo S was launched, it was second in power only to the Carrera GT as a roadgoing Porsche, with 514 horsepower, 530 lb/ft of torque, and the ability to get from 0-60 in less than 5.2 seconds to a top speed of 168 mph. Today, the Cayenne Turbo GT continues that legacy with an incredible 631 horsepower, an evolution of the carefully-engineered dynamics and performance that made the Cayenne both an excellent SUV and an excellent Porsche. The Cayenne transformed Porsche and continues to 20 years later because it was a Porsche SUV done exactly the way it should have been. View All Porsche Cayennes For Sale Source: Porsche

By Jordan Aquistapace – July 14, 2022

Learn About The Holy Grail Of All Porsche 911s

The Cultivated Collector takes a deep dive on its 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS. With a historic lineage that includes some of the world’s most influential sports cars, early example Porsche models hold significance as pioneers for the industry-leading automotive manufacturer. Porsche has been using motorsports as the inspiration for developing high-performance road cars, cooperating with homologation regulations that would allow it to be legal for competition use. The car that checks all of those boxes is the Porsche Carrera 2.7 RS, with a total of 1,580 highly-desirable chassis produced at the factory in Stuttgart, Germany. President of The Cultivated Collector Matthew Ivanhoe showcases the dealership’s astonishing 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS in the inaugural episode of Automobiles Of Distinction. The passionate team at The Cultivated Collector of New Canaan, CT take pride in specializing in investment-grade classic and exotic automobiles, and even more specifically, homologation examples with rich motorsport history. MUST-READ: Porsche Tells The Story Of The PDK Transmission, Which Dates Back To The 1960s This Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS configuration features a vibrant light yellow exterior finish with contrasting black ‘Carrera’ decals and badging. Its pronounced ‘duck tail’ rear wing proves to be the most notorious aspect of its design, aside from the set of iconic Fuchs wheels. Leaving performance to do its talking, the 911 Carrera 2.7 RS interior takes on a subtle design with black leather/suede layered over the 3-piece seats and rear buckets. The Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 features a 2.7-Liter Flat-Six fuel-injected engine that produces over 210-horsepower 188-ft lbs of torque to its rear wheels. Its traditional 5-speed transmission and 6,300 rpm top-line launch the 911 from 0-60mph in 5.8-seconds, making it the first production car to break the six-second mark set by the German trade journal ‘auto, motor und sport’. With a body made from thin sheet metal, thin windows, and plastic parts, Porsche was able to achieve a 152mph top speed because of its strategic weight reduction. This 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS from The Cultivated Collector is currently available through duPont REGISTRY by clicking on the link below. Check back into duPont REGISTRY for more upcoming luxury lifestyle and supercar news. VIEW LISTING

By Tyler Rampersaud – July 14, 2022

Porsche Tells The Story Of The PDK Transmission, Which Da...

Porsche tells the story of how it shifted into the future. Today, Porsche’s PDK dual-clutch automatic transmission is well-established in the brand. It's proven itself to be competent when employed in very high-performance cars and it boasts the ability to shift faster and easier than even the most seasoned user of a manual transmission, and while us car enthusiasts will always be somewhat drawn towards the authenticity and control of the stick shift, there is much to be said about the engineering, innovation, and implications that the advent of the PDK had on the automotive world. MUST READ: Porsche Windsurfer Liam Whaley Wins Second Place In The GKA Big Air World Championships In the 1980s, the idea of a transmission like the PDK was a much loftier concept than it is now. However, Rainer Wüst, the Technical Manager at the time responsible for the development of the PDK found transmission development prototypes from engineering genius Imre Szodfridt from before even then, and by the end of the 1960s, Szodfridt had already pitched the concept of a dual-clutch transmission to Ferdinand Piëch. Once the prototype was found and adapted, it was fitted to a Porsche 944 Turbo which was tested successfully. The 956 was the next car used to test the PDK, and it was in this test mule that Wüst executed the idea of putting the gear shifters on the steering wheel to be able to drive even faster and easier. Before the team knew it, the PDK entered the racing and rally world, and in the 2000s, it finally broke through into Porsche road cars and became one of the most important contributions to the dynamism and performance of Porsche’s most excellent modern creations. View All Porsches For Sale Source: Porsche

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