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Dynamics Transmission
The love of the road inspires
some remarkably intense relationships.
Transmission.
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
Would-you-rather-change-gears-manually?-
active-all-wheel-drive-system.-It-comprises
an-electronic-and-map-controlled-
wheels-threaten-to-spin-under-
7-speed-PDK,-standard-in-the-Macan-
models-and-featuring-both-a-manual-and-
an-automatic-mode,-offers-extremely-fast-
gear-changes-with-no-interruption-in-the-
flow-of-power—as-well-as-excellent-driving-
dynamics-and-a-high-degree-of-efficiency.
You-can-do-this-using-the-two-gearshift-
paddles-on-the-multifunction-Sport-
steering-wheel,-standard,-or-using-the-
PDK-gear-selector.
acceleration,-a-greater-proportion-of-
drive-force-is-distributed-to-the-front-
by-a-more-powerful-engagement-of-the-
multiplate-clutch.-In-addition,-ASR-reduces-
wheel-slip.-In-corners,-the-drive-force-sent-
to-the-front-wheels-is-regulated-for-optimal-
lateral-stability.
multi-plate-clutch,-the-automatic-brake-
differential-(ABD)-and-anti-slip-regulation-
(ASR).-The-electronically-controlled-multi-
plate-clutch-regulates-the-distribution-
of-drive-force-between-the-rear-axle-and-
the-front-axle.-Driving-conditions-are-
constantly-monitored-to-enable-a-precise-
and-lightning-quick-response-to-a-variety-
of-situations.
In-conjunction-with-the-optional-Sport-
Chrono-Package,-the-shift-times-of-PDK-
become-even-shorter,-the-gear-changes-
even-sportier.-Additional-gearshift-
strategies-are-also-available—for-
uncompromising-driving-pleasure.
The-principle-of-PDK-is-that-whenever-a-
particular-gear-is-engaged,-the-next-gear-
is-already-preselected.-As-a-result,-gear-
changes-take-place-within-milliseconds.
In-short,-PTM-transfers-the-incredible-
sportiness-of-the-Macan-to-the-road.-
Behind-the-wheel,-you-can-feel-what-it’s-
Sensors-continuously-check,-among-other- like-to-be-driving-a-genuine-sports-car:-
Automatic-mode-is-optimized-for-fuel-
economy.-This-means-that-PDK-is-able-to-
offer-not-only-a-sporty,-agile-driving-feel,-
but-also-increased-efficiency.
Porsche Traction Management (PTM)
The-tremendous-dynamic-performance-
of-the-Macan-is-thanks-in-part-to-the-
Porsche-Traction-Management-(PTM)-
variables,-the-rotation-speeds-of-all-four-
wheels,-the-longitudinal-and-lateral-
acceleration-of-the-vehicle,-and-the-
steering-angle.-If,-for-example,-the-rear-
traction,-outstanding-steering-behavior,-
superior-handling,-and,-of-course,-
the-excellent-dynamics-typical-of-
any-Porsche.
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