Porsche 911 Turbo User Handbook Manual page 31

Sport Chrono Package Turbo.
Increasing performance. Measurably.
The 911 Turbo is a prime example and optional Tiptronic S trans-
of the ongoing evolution of Porsche mission.
engineering. For another step
up in all-round performance, Key features include a digital and
there's the optional Sport Chrono analogue timer located centrally
Package Turbo. This integrated on the dashboard, a 'Sport' select
system provides simultaneous button on the centre console, a
enhancement for engine, chassis performance display in the standard
Porsche Communication
Management (PCM – see page 104),
a personal memory function in
PCM, and a special 'overboost'
function unique to the 911 Turbo
models.
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When 'Sport' mode is selected, turn-in as well as better contact
the engine management system with the road.
creates a much more aggressive
response to pedal inputs. To do On vehicles with Tiptronic S, the
this, it implements an alternative basic gearshift pattern is automat-
throttle map which relates the ically switched to high-performance
pedal position in the footwell to a mode. The gearshift action is
wider angle of opening in the virtually instantaneous, while the
throttle body. In the higher gears, shift points are timed for maximum
it uses a hard rev-limiter to acceleration. Lift off the throttle
protect the engine under power. – even at high revs – and the
system automatically shifts down
Under full acceleration, the to apply engine braking. There
'overboost' function provides a are no unwanted upshifts in manual
temporary increase in available mode when approaching the
boost pressure of approximately engine rev limit. Since the driver
0.2 bar. The overboost is applied has control over every upshift,
across the medium rev range, the handling of the car is smooth
briefly raising the standard 620 Nm and assured, particularly when
of torque to as much as 680 Nm. braking for a corner.
In addition to the engine, 'Sport' PSM is also adapted, with the
mode is enabled in the standard intervention threshold raised.
PASM suspension. The dampers As a result, the car has a more
become firmer, enabling faster natural response to lateral and
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'Sport' button on centre console
longitudinal forces. Cornering
agility is greatly enhanced, both
when braking to turn in and
applying power on exit – particularly
in low-speed bends. For even
greater driving pleasure, the all-
wheel drive system applies a
greater proportion of drive torque
to the rear.
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