Manual Gearbox - Porsche 928 S 1986 Driver Manual

Manual gearbox

The fully synchromesh gearbox permits rapid
gear changes without the need to double de-
clutch. Be sure however that the clutch is fully
depressed before engaging or disengaging a
gear.
The gear positions are shown in the diagram
on the right.
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Reverse should only be selected after the
vehicle has come to a complete standstill.
To shift from 1 st into reverse gear, the gearshift
lever must first be moved into neutral position
between 4th and 5th gear.
With the ignition on, the reversing lights come
on automatically when reverse gear is selec-
ted.
Permissible rpm before shifting down.
5th _ 4th gear
4th _ 3rd gear
3rd _ 2nd gear
2nd -1st gear
4800 rpm
4800 rpm
4700 rpm
4400 rpm