Porsche is getting ready to roll out a new seven-speed twin-clutch Direct-Shift Gearbox for everything from the Boxster to the forthcoming GT1 supercar, according to a new report by AutoWeek. Citing patent filings, the magazine said Porsche appeared to be planning to offer the technology on all its models. Porsche has long offered customers a choice of either a standard manual gearbox, or a Tiptronic automatic transmission. The DSG system would likely replace the Tiptronic technology, and could even woo some six-speed fans due to its incredible shift speed. According to AutoWeek, Porsche had hoped to have DSG ready for the launch of the 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo, but fell short of that goal.
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07/25, 8:13 AM
posted by:
Damon
Porsche is crap, buy a Volkswagen!!!
07/25, 8:20 AM
posted by:
ss
Porsche had DSG style trannys in there race cars back in the late 70s. So if anything VW is copying Porsche. I cant wait to see this tranny in action. though i would only drive a manual. I read about the new Turbo with the tiptronic that is faster then the manual because the turbos can spool up before the car is in motion. should be a BIG advantage for the Boxster/Caymen as no one else has an option like that.
07/25, 8:22 AM
posted by:
Renton
I have driven a 911 Turbo with the current Tiptronic and let me say. Holy Fukk! That is the way to option the turbo. That car has soooo much power you miss nothing without the manual. It also gives you very good control for a torque-converter based tranny. The tiptronic is also quicker from 0-60 than its manual brother.
911 Turbo — get the autobox. That is the way they sell the majority of Turbos in Germany
911 GT3 — get the manual
I’m curious to see how well this new DSG holds up to the freaky torque of the Turbo, since the current DSG in the GTI had problems with even the new 3.6 VR6 engine.
07/25, 8:32 AM
posted by:
Adam
Renton:
There are several sizes of the DSG box. One is used on the Audi R8, and now R10 Le Mans car. The issue with the 3.6 VR6 engine is that the engine/tranny combination are too large to fit the existing Golf/Jetta V platform. This is why there is going to only be an R32 Golf V, not an R36.
So, I’m sure the ‘box will hold up just fine in this application.
07/25, 8:34 AM
posted by:
Jimbo - G Mill$
Ferrari Mondial T and Ruf 911 were among the earliest cars to feature DSG as an option. Personally I love it.
07/25, 8:34 AM
posted by:
Jimbo - G Mill$
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direct-Shift_Gearbox
07/25, 8:45 AM
posted by:
Will
HELL YES
So excited after watching the review on fifth gear of the turbo the adition of the DSG will only make it a sweeter car.
07/25, 8:56 AM
posted by:
Renton
Alex : Thanks
07/25, 9:15 AM
posted by:
matt
damon, shut up!! volkswagens pretty much ARE porsches, because i have reason 2 believe that porsche is taking over at vw, so shut your piehole!!
07/25, 9:32 AM
posted by:
Cartman
Yay Porsche. Welcome to five years ago. Nice of you to join us. Thanks for the slushbox memories….
07/25, 9:43 AM
posted by:
ss
Porsche was doing this in the 70s! everyone else is 30years late to the party.
07/25, 10:02 AM
posted by:
JMa
Call me a traditionalist, but I still prefer a real manual with a clutch, even if I’m 0.2 seconds (or whatever) slower than a DSG. Its far more gratifying to drive.
07/25, 10:43 AM
posted by:
Anonymous
Eh, I’d rather wait for the Camaro so I can embarrass the yuppies in their overpriced Porsche. Even though everyone would rather have a Corvette so the only time I will see one of these will be when it is rotting on the dealers lot
07/25, 11:05 AM
posted by:
mike
to number 13. A Corvette ZO6 will keep up with the new Turbo porsche. As for a Camero, maybe through a blower on it, then you can keep up… until you enter the first corner.
07/25, 11:12 AM
posted by:
MonkeyMan
Rotting in the lot?!?! I know you’re not talking about the 911 turbo. And truthfully, your Camero won’t embarrass anyone in a Turbo. And Considering their performance capibilities, they’re actually quite modestly priced. But you can embarrass me in my Blazer whenever you want.
07/25, 11:20 AM
posted by:
Jimbo - G Mill$
Rotting in a lot maybe near where you live.
07/25, 11:27 AM
posted by:
MonkeyMan
Srsly. Where I live, every single turbo is sold before it even makes it to the country.
07/25, 2:09 PM
posted by:
The Stig
Good move by Porsche.
07/25, 2:14 PM
posted by:
dan benetti
let’s be real….ferrari for life…tho i am excited to see this tranny on the new porsche supercar….GT1 or whatever they’re calling it….i was thinking…Turbo GT insted of Carrera GT ?
07/25, 2:14 PM
posted by:
dan benetti
let’s be real….ferrari for life…tho i am excited to see this tranny on the new porsche supercar….GT1 or whatever they’re calling it….i was thinking…Turbo GT insted of Carrera GT ?
07/25, 5:32 PM
posted by:
BB
Great news. Now I can seriously consider a Boxster or Cayman without having to buy a VW GTI.
I am however, hoping the Audi folks will eventually fit the DSG into a Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder.
07/25, 11:05 PM
posted by:
Sri
Honestly, I’d buy a 911 Turbo, if they put a DSG in it as soon as they finish perfecting it. YEEHAA!!!!
07/26, 9:52 AM
posted by:
biturbo
Just FYI, BorgWarner makes the clutch system for all the DSG-type trannies, including the one in Veyron (which is a Ricardo tranny). Including the upcoming one at Porsche. BorgWarner is an American company! Big3 sleep?
I’ll get a Cayman S with DSG in 2007/8.
http://borgwarner.com/staging/in_the_news/2006-02-01-Wards.pdf