Porsche PDK owns all...

BForbes · 01-26-2009, 07:04 PM

Base price $96,800
Price as tested $119,925
Vehicle layout Rear engine, RWD, 4-pass, 2-door convertible
Engine 3.8L/385-hp/310-lb-ft DOHC 24-valve H-6
Transmission 7-speed dual-clutch automatic
Curb weight (dist, f/r) 3496 lb (38/62%)
Wheelbase 92.5 in
Length x width x height 175.6 x 71.2 x 51.2 in
0-60 mph 3.9 sec
Quarter mile 12.3 sec @ 113.2 mph
Braking, 60-0 mph 102 ft
Lateral acceleration 0.98 g (avg)
MT figure eight 25.0 sec @ 0.76 g (avg)
EPA city/hwy fuel econ 19/26 mpg
CO2 emissions 0.90 lb/mile

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...h_control.html

Is it even necessary to go over 400hp anymore??? I would opt for the coupe version of this car ofcourse.

xxForgedxx · 01-26-2009, 07:12 PM

How can this be?

3500lbs

385hp/310tq

0-60 in 3.9 seconds

12.3 second quarter mile

with a hp/weight ratio of...

1hp per 9.08lbs

mpower03 · 01-26-2009, 07:17 PM

the car can probably puts the power down to the wheels good. not just at the crank. it also probably hooks up good, and i don't know much about the pdk but it must be lighting fast shifts.

Boost Gomez · 01-26-2009, 07:45 PM

I can't wait for the Turbo to come out with this transmission.

Dr_Jones · 01-26-2009, 07:49 PM

coming from dsg, im dubious at how nicely it behaves when you are parking the car or just casually driving around town.

when you are putting the spurs to it im sure its fantastic

01-26-2009, 07:04 PM	#1
BForbes Moderator 594 Rep 4,240 Posts Drives: BSM 135i/AW E90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (0)	Porsche PDK owns all... Base price $96,800 Price as tested $119,925 Vehicle layout Rear engine, RWD, 4-pass, 2-door convertible Engine 3.8L/385-hp/310-lb-ft DOHC 24-valve H-6 Transmission 7-speed dual-clutch automatic Curb weight (dist, f/r) 3496 lb (38/62%) Wheelbase 92.5 in Length x width x height 175.6 x 71.2 x 51.2 in 0-60 mph 3.9 sec Quarter mile 12.3 sec @ 113.2 mph Braking, 60-0 mph 102 ft Lateral acceleration 0.98 g (avg) MT figure eight 25.0 sec @ 0.76 g (avg) EPA city/hwy fuel econ 19/26 mpg CO2 emissions 0.90 lb/mile http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...h_control.html Is it even necessary to go over 400hp anymore??? I would opt for the coupe version of this car ofcourse. __________________ - 04 Honda S2000(gone)
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01-26-2009, 07:12 PM	#2
xxForgedxx Lieutenant 635 Rep 516 Posts Drives: Slow/Fat Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	How can this be? 3500lbs 385hp/310tq 0-60 in 3.9 seconds 12.3 second quarter mile with a hp/weight ratio of... 1hp per 9.08lbs
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01-26-2009, 07:17 PM	#3
mpower03 Captain 40 Rep 962 Posts Drives: 08 z4 M Coupe Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	the car can probably puts the power down to the wheels good. not just at the crank. it also probably hooks up good, and i don't know much about the pdk but it must be lighting fast shifts. __________________
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01-26-2009, 07:45 PM	#4
Boost Gomez Colonel 54 Rep 2,359 Posts Drives: C63 AMG Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Miami iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	I can't wait for the Turbo to come out with this transmission.
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01-26-2009, 07:49 PM	#5
Dr_Jones Major 75 Rep 1,027 Posts Drives: Join Date: May 2008 iTrader: (0)	coming from dsg, im dubious at how nicely it behaves when you are parking the car or just casually driving around town. when you are putting the spurs to it im sure its fantastic __________________ Just like Indiana...I love my whip
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