Interesting 'facts'

[dereksharpuk]

1. I was today told (by a reliable source) that Launch Control is operational on all PDK 911s. It just is not as sophisticated as that with Sport Chrono Plus.

2. Clutches are warrantied with PDK, even if Launch Control is used. However, a warning will appear if the system is used too frequently. If the system is abused, the computer will pick this up and store the fact in memory. Don't expect your PDK system to be repaired under warranty if you have ignored the dashboard warnings.

3. Finally, Millbrook is replaced by Silverstone Porsche Driving Experience. OK, so you all knew that, but did you know that at present the Experience will be limited to just the small Driving Experience Centre and drivers will not get a drive on even the Silverstone Club circuit. So at present no high speed runs. The new price is from £395 as apposed to the old at over £500 but you now have to supply your own car. However, all new Porsches purchasers ( incl Boxster) will get this facility free. Moreover, Cayenne owners will be able to sample the Off-Road course in addition.

 

[daro911]

ORIGINAL: dereksharpuk

Millbrook is replaced by Silverstone Porsche Driving Experience. OK, so you all knew that, but did you know that at present the Experience will be limited to just the small Driving Experience Centre and drivers will not get a drive on even the Silverstone Club circuit. So at present no high speed runs. The new price is from £395 as apposed to the old at over £500 but you now have to supply your own car. However, all new Porsches purchasers ( incl Boxster) will get this facility free. Moreover, Cayenne owners will be able to sample the Off-Road course in addition.

Thrash your own brand spanking new Porsche [] pass on that experience []

In the meantime Porsche have added another PDK version to the pile for release in the near future:-

http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/AllCars/234211/

We've already driven the latest 911 Carrera, complete with its new direct-injection engines, and now Porsche has revealed the refreshed Porsche 911 Targa.

As with all of the recently facelifted 997 models, the big news is under the bonnet. The new Targa gets the same more powerful, more efficient direct-injection engines as its standard coupe sibling. The 911 Targa 4 features a 345bhp 3.6-litre unit and the Targa 4S gets the 385bhp, 3.8-litre motor.

In line with the previous model, the new Targa is only available with four-wheel drive, though a new traction management system (PTM), based on the system in the 911 Turbo, allows up to 100 per cent of the car's power to be delivered to the rear wheels.

Porsche's new double-clutch PDK gearbox is another significant new addition to the facelifted Targa.

As ever, the Targa's defining characteristic is the segmented glass roof, which slides back beneath the tailgate in just seven seconds. A new, electrically controlled sunblind is the only new feature of the glass roof.

As with the facelifted 911 coupe, the Targa gets a 44mm wider rear end, and daytime LED running lights as the only distinguishing styling cues.

The new Porsche 911 Targa goes on sale on 25 October. Prices start at £72,980 for the Targa 4 and £80,270 for the 4S.

 

[dereksharpuk]

ORIGINAL: daro911


Thrash your own brand spanking new Porsche [] pass on that experience []

Not if you buy new, you get to use their car. However, anyone can join in the fun, even with a 10 year old car... as long as they pay! []

 

[garyw]

So apart from the venue no much has changed then...
The additional driving programs were in your own car with prohibitive costs if using one of theirs..
A free half day session with them supplying a car if bought a new car..

garyw