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So what the heck is this PDK all about then?

Posted on 11. Apr, 2009 by PB.

I was harping on about wanting PDK in my next toy, and thought I’d better find out what it actually is! And probably more importantly – is it any good?

Porsche PDK, (Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe), which simply means Porsche double-clutch gearbox, was initially developed for motor sports. It was developed to benefit drivers in terms of speed and acceleration by allowing them to change gears while still keeping both their hands on steering wheel. Seems like a great idea to me!

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