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PDK

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Too Afraid to Ask

PDK is a type of gearbox that uses two clutches to shift gears quickly, giving the car a faster and smoother drive.

Technical Definition

PDK stands for Porsche Doppelkupplung, a dual-clutch transmission that offers rapid gear changes and improved fuel efficiency compared to traditional manuals.

Hear It Discussed

"like a 991.1 PDK911, which could be a fun commuter,"

Ferrari Luce, The DMV Fast Lane, Subliminal Wagons | Episode 1,047 Everyday Driver Car Debate 20:56

"the problem with a Tiptronic or a pdk is really you shift like crazy..."

Keith Martin of Sports Car Market on a Fascinating Career and the Modern State of Affairs Bring a Trailer Podcast 12:20

"I do suspect there aren't that many 991.2 sales that I find interesting because they're mostly PDK."

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Episodes Mentioning "PDK"

Ferrari Luce, The DMV Fast Lane, Subliminal Wagons | Episode 1,047

Ferrari Luce, The DMV Fast Lane, Subliminal Wagons | Episode 1,047

Everyday Driver Car Debate
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🏎️ BMW E46 inspires Building an AI-Powered Podcast Platform for Car Junkies

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🌻 VW Women: "Muth" The Super Beetle & the Air-Cooled Sisterhood with Marla Aufmuth 📸

To All The Cars I've Loved Before: Classic Car Restoration, JDM, and Automotive History
Make Dad Like Cars, Lots Of Civic, What’s Good At $12K? | Episode 1,030

Make Dad Like Cars, Lots Of Civic, What’s Good At $12K? | Episode 1,030

Everyday Driver Car Debate
Enthusiasts Have Ruined Cars, What Do Driving Coaches Drive, The Goldilocks Car | Episode 1,012

Enthusiasts Have Ruined Cars, What Do Driving Coaches Drive, The Goldilocks Car | Episode 1,012

Everyday Driver Car Debate
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989: Knight Rider M2, No More Toy Cars, The Mood Lighting Difference

Everyday Driver Car Debate
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986: “Cigarette Boat” Cars, Reliability Above All Else, Ran When Parked

Everyday Driver Car Debate
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975: Left Foot Braking Standard, Nobody Shares Your Taste, An Actual Dipstick

Everyday Driver Car Debate
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966: Twelve Is The Magic Number, Guilt-Free Spending, The Rolls-Royce Mulligan

Everyday Driver Car Debate
Jay Gillotti Part 6

Jay Gillotti Part 6

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