986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners - View Single Post - 2007 Base 987 w/ 6-speed

racer_d · 04-04-2007, 06:17 PM

Even if there is a scant 0-60 difference between the 5 and 6 spds would you be able to discern it? Can you tell the diff between 5.6 and 5.7 seconds for example? Are you always driving in ideal "test" conditions?

Most companies that offer 6spds (manuals in this case) are offered not because of a performance advantage per see but for a marketing advantage, imho.

The 6 spd is a "porsche" unit (built by an outside company). The 5spd is based on an "audi" design (also built by an outside company). I would guess the 6spd is heavier (more pieces)

04-04-2007, 06:17 PM	#2
racer_d Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 846	Even if there is a scant 0-60 difference between the 5 and 6 spds would you be able to discern it? Can you tell the diff between 5.6 and 5.7 seconds for example? Are you always driving in ideal "test" conditions? Most companies that offer 6spds (manuals in this case) are offered not because of a performance advantage per see but for a marketing advantage, imho. The 6 spd is a "porsche" unit (built by an outside company). The 5spd is based on an "audi" design (also built by an outside company). I would guess the 6spd is heavier (more pieces) __________________ 1976 914 2.0 2000 Boxster 2.7 (sold) 1978 911 SC (sold) 1970 914 w/2056 (sold)