The new Panamera - Mark Motors of Ottawa

Steering wheel and gear
selector for Porsche
Doppelkupplung (PDK).
In conjunction with PDK, the
three-spoke sports steering wheel
in smooth-finish leather, which is
fitted as standard, has two ergonomic
switches for changing
gear. One press forwards with
the thumb and PDK shifts up.
One pull backwards with the
index finger and PDK shifts down.
Either the right or left hand can
be used.
Three-spoke steering wheel for PDK
Even if the gear selector is set to
automatic, you can still use the
switches to change gear manually
at any time. In this way, even in
automatic mode, you can achieve
a short burst of speed for an
overtaking manoeuvre. The system
reverts to automatic mode
if no manual inputs are detected
for approximately eight seconds.
A multifunction steering wheel
is available as an option.
PDK gear selector
Using the PDK gear selector, you
can also change gear manually
in a separate one-touch manual
shift gate. The control concept
mirrors the logic of the switches
on the PDK steering wheel –
press forwards to shift up, pull
backwards to shift down.
You like to be more involved.
And work your way up.
Six-speed manual gearbox.
For precision handling: the
6-speed manual gearbox fitted as
standard in the new Panamera S
is tuned for sporty performance
with optimum connection to the
individual gears and extremely
precise shift throws.
Thanks to the elevated centre
console, the gear lever is within
easy reach – ideal for sporty
shifting. The cable-operated
gearshift unit has a precise feel
and the gear lever is insulated
against vibration. Together with
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Gear lever
the dual-mass flywheel, this
minimises noise and is key to
providing a high level of comfort.
An upshift indicator in the
instrument cluster helps to
further improve fuel economy.
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
is available as an option in the
Panamera S.
Performance | Transmission