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renzop · 07-17-2008, 10:28 AM

The 987 S six speed and the optional 6 speed for the base 987 are both geared weirdly. Even accounting for the different rear axle ratios, there is a bigger gap between 1st and 2nd on the 6 speed than the 5. So when folks say that the 6 speed is closer geared they are not entirely correct. The Porsche 6 speed ratios are perfect for the track, where 3rd-5th are nice and close. But the base Boxster will accelerate to 60 faster with the 5 speed than the 6.

If you doubt this, all it takes is a speed in gears calculator (lots of them on the web) and the ratios (in the back of the owners manual).

Regards,
alan

07-17-2008, 10:28 AM	#17
renzop Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: PA Posts: 246	6 speed fallacy The 987 S six speed and the optional 6 speed for the base 987 are both geared weirdly. Even accounting for the different rear axle ratios, there is a bigger gap between 1st and 2nd on the 6 speed than the 5. So when folks say that the 6 speed is closer geared they are not entirely correct. The Porsche 6 speed ratios are perfect for the track, where 3rd-5th are nice and close. But the base Boxster will accelerate to 60 faster with the 5 speed than the 6. If you doubt this, all it takes is a speed in gears calculator (lots of them on the web) and the ratios (in the back of the owners manual). Regards, alan