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ADias said:

Is the 997 Turbo's tip performance advantage (over the manual) due to an improved transmission design per se? or is it due to transmission/engine control synergies?

If the advantage is due to an improved tranny design, what are the chances of that design migrating to the Carrera/Carrera S?



1. both
2. none

The Tiptronic on the 997 has already been improved. I don't know if you've driven a version with Sport Chrono package, it is a very nice combo.
We still don't have accurate information if the Tiptronic on the 997 Turbo is still Mercedes manufactured or if Porsche took the plunge and changed to Aisin like they did with the Cayenne Tiptronic and the 997/987 manual gearboxes.

Let some water flow down the river like we say here and we'll get more accurate information about the "Tiptronic Wonder" on the 997 Turbo.