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997 Turbo Tiptronic first test 0-60mph 3.2 seconds

Discussion in 'Porsche' started by TeamF1Jr, Apr 27, 2006.

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  1. TeamF1Jr

    TeamF1Jr Formula 3

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    #1 TeamF1Jr, Apr 27, 2006
    Not sure if this has been posted or not, I have yet to see the magazine myself yet but its the talk of other boards out there. 0-60 in 3.2 seconds and 1/4 mile in 11.4 seconds. Keep in mind this is with the Tiptronic tranny.

    Isn't Porsche coming out with its version of VW's DSG (double clutch) gearbox, that will make it even faster. Might not have the passion like the italian makes, but its one heck of a car. Looking forward to reading the article to hear more about it that just stats.
     
  2. McLaren_boy

    McLaren_boy Formula Junior

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    #2 McLaren_boy, Apr 27, 2006
    Sheesh! Imagine when the GT2 comes out...

    I can't wait to read some real tests of this car.
     
  3. ferraripete

    ferraripete F1 World Champ

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    #3 ferraripete, Apr 27, 2006
    wow!
     
  4. netviper

    netviper Formula Junior

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    #4 netviper, Apr 27, 2006
    Which magazine was it?
     
  5. bmwm3

    bmwm3 Formula Junior

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    #5 bmwm3, Apr 27, 2006
    LOVE PORSCHE !!
     
  6. joker57676

    joker57676 Two Time F1 World Champ

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    #6 joker57676, Apr 27, 2006
    Im sorry but Im not buying it. That would put the 0-60 under 3 seconds for a manual car which is unbelievable. And probably irresponsible knowing how many buyers will have a car they can't even begin to handle.


    Mark
     
  7. GameOfDeath

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    #7 GameOfDeath, Apr 27, 2006
    From what I understand Porsche has stated that the TIP 0-60 will be faster than the manual.
     
  8. shakazulu12

    shakazulu12 Formula Junior

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    #8 shakazulu12, Apr 27, 2006
    Been beat to death on the porsche forums, the Tip is actually faster than the manual now, there is a technical respone from Porsche in regards to this matter, detailing why. I'll try and hunt down the link for it.
     
  9. avalys

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    #9 avalys, Apr 28, 2006
    Well, the auto is probably faster 0-60, but for in-gear acceleration, the manual will still be faster.

    And unless you're drag racing, in-gear acceleration is all that matters.
     
  10. Senna1994

    Senna1994 F1 World Champ

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    #10 Senna1994, Apr 28, 2006
    The Magazine is the June issue of Motor Trend. The automatic (Tiptronic) is quicker with Sport Chrono than the manual. The times were taken with a GPS system that may have not been 100% accurate. The Manual will definately not be as quick. Lets wait until we see a full US Road Test. Also the DSG will not be available until 2009.
     
  11. arnaget

    arnaget Formula Junior

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    #11 arnaget, May 2, 2006
    I read in one of the magazines (i think it was automobile?..but I could be mistaken) that the reasoning behind why the Tip was faster than the 6MT is because of the variable turbine geometry in the new turbos. The 5 Spd Tip tranny is carried over from the 996 turbo... but the tip tranny can better optimize the turbine geometry for a torque curve that allows for this improvement in performance.
     
  12. jet190rs

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    #12 jet190rs, May 2, 2006
    basically the computer in the tiptronic syncs with the computer in the vtg turbos, right?
     
  13. SSNISTR

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    #13 SSNISTR, May 2, 2006
    Quick but boring....AWD, auto sucks.

    I'll take a GT3 over this anyday....looks much better too.
     

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