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RC

I give you a hint: In the past, it was possible to turn off the start/stop automatic on newer Porsche through PiWiS. Lately, this is not permitted anymore because the start/stop function is part of the emissions regulations and turning it off would be an offense and a pretty serious one which would involve the German tax office. Or to be clear: It would be considered cheating taxes. VW will have serious issues not only with the KBA and other authorities but very likely also with the German tax office at some point. Good luck for them if they have to repay the tax office for missed taxes.

On a similar point, Porsche and other cars are given their CO2 and fuel consumption certifications using Normal mode. We know that with Sport things are different and with Sport+ even more so. Do authorities turn a blind eye on purpose?

Similar to the dB measurements which are done without the PSE or similar turned ON. I know that flaps will be abolished as from 07/2016 but nevertheless this has been going on for 15 years at least.

In conclusion manufacturers were allowed tacitly to sidestep procedures and parameters without consequences. The VW affair is just another similar example carried further, perhaps.  Authorities should have forced VW to change their technology, make tests stricter and carry on from there. All this theatre of the absurd about VW's killer emissions is totally senseless.

Would anyone ask Porsche or any other manufacturer to pay penalties, fines or back taxes because their cars are driven in Sport mode whereas the official emissions or fuel consumption figures were arrived at in Normal mode?


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"Form follows function"

 

You made a very good point here but this is actually legal. However, I think we should expect more strict measures, especially when it comes to software "mods" over the next couple of years. Now that the authorities are aware of software "gimmicks", I am pretty sure that they will take a much closer look at software and how it affects the certification process.


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RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Porsche 991 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet, Porsche Macan Turbo, Ford Mustang GT500 Shelby SVT (2014), Mini JCW (2015), Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT (2014)