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Sport Chrono Package.
With the optional PDK in automatic
mode, gearshift points are delayed
The Boxster combines open-top
until the upper rev range. The
driving with performance which at
shift times are shorter, the gear
Porsche has its origins on the
changes sportier. At low rates
racetrack.
of deceleration, the system initi-
ates a swifter, brake-induced
As an option, for both models we
downshift. In manual mode, gear
offer the Sport Chrono Package
changes are faster and more
which enables even sportier
dynamic.
tuning of the chassis and engine
and guarantees even more driving
In 'Sport' mode, the PSM (p. 63)
pleasure.
intervenes later for increased
longitudinal and lateral dynamics.
Selecting the 'Sport' button on
PSM now affords greater
the centre console activates 'Sport'
manoeuvrability under braking
mode, which makes throttle
and exit acceleration, especially
response significantly more imme-
at low speeds.
diate, adjusts the rev-limiter to
a harder setting, and tunes the
For maximum dexterity, PSM can
engine dynamics for performance
be set to standby while the car
driving.
is still in 'Sport' mode (p. 63).
For safety, it is set to intervene
The optional Porsche Active
automatically only when ABS
Suspension Management (PASM)
assistance is required on both
also switches to 'Sport' mode,
the front wheels.
which offers harder damping and
more direct steering and, there-
A key component of the Sport
fore, better road holding.
Chrono Package is the swivel-
mounted timer in the centre of the
dashboard with analogue and
digital display. In combination with
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK),
the Sport Chrono Package offers
two additional functions that are
activated by the Sport Plus button.
First, 'Launch Control', which
ensures you achieve the fastest
possible rate of acceleration
from a standing start – on the
race track, for example. 'Launch
Control' is operated via the Sport
Plus button with the 'D' or 'M'
drive position selected. Whilst the
driver depresses the brake pedal
with the left foot, the right foot
depresses the accelerator pedal
to the floor. With the accelerator
in the kickdown position, the sys-
tem detects the driver's request
for Launch Mode and revs the
engine to an optimum speed of
approximately 6,500 rpm. Engine
torque increases and the clutch
closes slightly. The message
'Launch Control active' appears
on the instrument cluster display.
The driver now quickly releases
the brake – and prepares for
maximum acceleration.
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Second, the 'motorsport-derived
gearshift strategy'. Using this,
PDK is geared up for maximum
shift speed, the shortest possible
shift times and optimum shift
points for maximum acceleration
– ideal for the racetrack.
Sport Chrono Package Plus.
On request, the new, optional
Porsche Communication
Management (PCM, p. 83) can be
combined with the Sport Chrono
Package Plus. In addition to
the functions of the Sport Chrono
Package, it includes a personal
memory function in the new PCM
and a performance display for
evaluating lap times.
Boxster |
Throttle response
in 'Sport' mode
Throttle response
in 'Normal' mode
Both sets of characteristics
are dependent on engine
speed.
Pedal travel (%)
Comparison of electronic and throttle maps for 'Normal' and 'Sport' mode
Sport Chrono stop clock
'Sport' button and 'Sport Plus' button on centre console
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Chassis
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