New Porsche 911 (Type 992) Manual Transmission

In today's Porsche news.The new 911 (992) can now be ordered with a 7-speed manual transmission in the 911 Carrera S and 4S models.The announcement was made.

Currently, orders can only be placed primarily in the European market, but MT will be available for selection at no additional cost.

Features of the new manual transmission

It consists of a dual mass flywheel and dual disc clutch (self-adjusting).Rev-match function (auto-blipping) enabled in both SPORT mode and SPORT PLUS modeBecomes.

As with the manual transmission model, the PTV is equipped with a mechanical locking rear differential. The 911 Carrera S weighs 1,480 kg, which seems to be 45 kg lighter than the PDK version.

Changes from model year 2021

They are also adding new features to the 911 for this new model year (2021) that were not previously available on the 911. They are already offered on the Panamera and Cayenne.Innodrive."andNew Smart Lift feature on front axle(Optional)These include.

InnoDrive

This option has been available since the introduction of the 971 Panamera, and now it is also available for the 992. Incidentally, Panamera's Innodrive is not available in Japan. I personally believe that it is unlikely to be introduced in the Japanese market this time as well due to the map information.

This InnoDrive is aAdaptive cruise control enhancementsIt is. It uses map data from the navigation system to calculate the optimal acceleration and deceleration values for the next 3 km. The system takes into account corners and gradients, and automatically controls the engine, PDK, and brakes to help make driving smoother.

Smart Lift Function

This smart lift feature on the front axle allows the front end to lift automatically at the push of a button, butGPS remembers its location and automatically lifts the front end when it approaches the location again(40 mm) system.

This is a feature that Tesla and others have also equipped with, and I think it is very useful.

New Tire Temperature Control System

Tire temperature management system (new tyre temperature indicator) introduced on the Turbo S as a new feature of the Sport Chrono Package.The blue bar is displayed when the tire temperature is low. This means that if the tire temperature is low, a blue bar is displayed to warn of reduced grip. As the tires warm up, the color of the indicator changes to blue-white, and then to white when the tires are warmed up and maximum grip is achieved.

Lightweight and Noise Insulated Glass

If this is selected, all glass, including the windshield and rear glass, will be changed, and the weight will be reduced by more than 4 kg.Moreover, it is effective in reducing road noise and wind noise.When I test drove the 992 before, I was somewhat concerned about the road noise from the tires, so if you prefer a quieter car, you may want to choose this one.

Leather Package 930" introduced with the 911 Turbo S is now available for selection.

Also new this year, the 911 Turbo style "Leather Package 930″ is now available as an option. This is inspired by the first Porsche 911 Turbo (Type 930) and, if selected, will result in an interior design that harmoniously blends colors, materials, and individual enhancements.

Interior of the new 911 Turbo S

The package includes front and rear quilted seat center panels, quilted door panels, and other rich leather trim from the Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur portfolio.

How will it be introduced to the Japanese market?

So far, there has been no announcement of any introduction in the Japanese market.I have heard from someone at Porsche Japan that the 992 is unlikely to introduce a manual transmission vehicle.

It was a long time ago that I heard about this, so I don't know what the situation is now, but in any case, given Porsche Japan's recent trend of eliminating MT and left-hand drive, we may not expect much.

However, my husband was not a fan of this.

Porsche cars are very hobbyist cars.I sincerely hope that the introduction of MT vehicles will be positively considered.It is true that the numbers may not sell in Japan, but there is a certain amount of old-fashioned "I've been in Japan for a long time.Porsche puristexists.
I don't think there should be any unfairness in the choice of cars with users in other markets, just because of the logic of numbers and efficiency.
I urge you not to betray them. I am the last of those purists, but through my blog, I would like to ask Porsche Japan to do the same.

He said.

I hope the 992 MT car will be introduced to Japan.

*Article and image source:.Porsche newsroom, "Seven-speed manual transmission and a host of new equipment options".