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– PSM (Porsche Stability Management) control is
more sporty in “Sport Plus” mode. PSM
interventions are later than in Normal mode.
The driver can maneuvre the vehicle with
greater agility at its performance limits,
without having to dispense with the assistance
of PSM in emergency situations. This helps to
achieve optimal lap times, particularly on race
circuits with a dry road surface.
– PADM changes to more sporty maps for the
dynamic engine mountings and ensures a
stiffer engine-to-body connection.
In “Sport” for a sporty driving style, in
“Sport Plus” mode for race-circuit-like driving.
– The dynamic cornering light reacts more
spontaneously to steering angle changes.
– The sports exhaust system is be switched to a
sound-optimised mode, but can be switched
off separately via the
button.
The Auto Start Stop function and coasting
mode are deactivated.
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Please read the relevant chapters.
Switching “Sport” mode on and off
f
Press button
.
When “Sport” mode is switched on, the
indicator light on the button lights up.
The word “SPORT” appears on the digital
speedometer or on the steering wheel,
depending on vehicle equipment.
A sporty gear-changing map is enabled and the
gear shifting times are shorter for the PDK
transmission.
A sporty driving style is recognized more quickly
and the gear-changing speeds are adapted to
driving performance.
Braking downshifts are initiated earlier. Downshifts
occur for small decelerations, even at higher revs.
Switching “Sport Plus” mode on and off
f
Press button
.
When “Sport Plus” mode is switched on,
the indicator light on the button lights up.
The words “SPORT PLUS” appear on the digital
speedometer or on the steering wheel,
depending on vehicle equipment.
In “Sport Plus” mode, the PDK transmission
changes to a shift program designed for driving
on race circuits. 7th gear is not selected.
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