Rear engine, rear-mounted transmission, connected to rigid drive unit between rear-wheel and front-wheel differentials by connector tube. Transaxle. Torsionally elastic drive shaft mounted in transaxle tube between rear and front drives.
Constant torque distribution by planetary gear in rear axle drive:
- 31% to the front wheels
- 69% to the rear wheels
Longitudinal clutch interlock is controlled on the basis of axle slippage.
The lamellar clutches in the longitudinal and transverse interlocks can be engaged using a full-interlock button, but only at speeds below 30 km/hour. Find out about Porsche fleets.
Carrera 2
Rear-mounted engine and gearbox bolted together to form single drive unit. Drive to rear wheels via dual aniculated shafts. See more about Porsche hire.
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| Dry disc clutch
9′ Porsche interlocked synchronous transmission |
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| Gear ratios: | Carrera 4 | Carrera 2 |
| 1st gear | 3.500:1 | 3.500:1 |
| 2nd gear | 2.118:1 | 2.05 9:1 |
| 3rd gear | 1.444:1 | 1.407:1 |
| 4th gear | 1.086:1 | 1.086:1 |
| 5th gear | 0.868:1 | 0.868:1 |
| Reverse | 2.857:1 | 2.857:1 |
| Final drive ratio: | 3.444:1 | 3.444:1 |