Does Porsche Cayman have launch control?

Q: How do you activate the 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman’s launch control? A: Launch control is only available with the optional dual-clutch automatic transmission and the Sport Chrono package. After entering Sport Plus mode, press the brake hard with your left foot and apply full throttle with your right foot.

How do I activate Porsche Launch Control?

Steps to Use

1. Depress the brake pedal to 100%
2. Quickly depress and hold the accelerator pedal to 100%. You MUST pass the kickdown notch.
3. The revs will hold at the preset launch control RPM.
4. Release the brake pedal quickly and keep the accelerator at 100%.
5. Enjoy!

Does the Cayman GT4 come with PDK?

For 2021, the Cayman GT4 is available with Porsche’s seven-speed PDK dual-clutch automatic transmission. It’s the same gearbox you’ll find in a lot of the company’s other sports cars, and it comes with a number of benefits. No surprise, PDK works beautifully with the GT4’s 4.0-liter flat-six.

Does the 718 GT4 have launch control?

Opting for a dual-clutch in your 718 GTS 4.0 will add $3730, while it’s $3210 for the GT4 and Spyder. A Porsche spokesperson told us the price discrepancy is due to the fact that the GTS comes with the Sport Chrono Package and launch control, while the GT4/Spyder don’t (but launch control is standard).

What does the S stand for in Porsche?

Super
S for “Super” or “Sport”: a version with a more powerful engine. Today the S consistently stands for “Sport” and, in addition to the extra-sporty engine, additionally includes enhancements to the equipment compared with the basic model. Spyder (918 Spyder)

Is PDK dual-clutch?

Put simply, PDK means a dual-clutch automatic gearbox; the name comes from the German ‘Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe’ which translates as Porsche dual-clutch gearbox. One clutch operates on first, third, fifth, seventh and reverse gears, with the second clutch managing second, fourth and sixth gears.

What year did the Cayman get the PDK?

2009
2009 MY: With deliveries starting early 2009, ‘Gen 2’ 987 receives all new Direct Fuel Injection (DFI) engine. Porsche Doppel Kupplung (PDK) dual clutch gearbox replaces Tiptronic as an option. Base model engine size increased to 2.9-litres. Caymans given 10bhp maximum power advantage over respective Boxsters.