Think I'm quite popular enough already, thanks.

But seriously, have been very surprised at the proportion of GT3 owners / apparently genuine prospective buyers who'd entertain a PDK GT3. Awful.

Part of the problem is that it makes accessing that performance a little too easy and with the cars being so competant means very big numbers on the speedo.

Another vote for PDK

Another benefit of PDK is that it makes left foot braking much easier, again something that in my book is as entertaining as using a manual gearbox. It's a great challenge to use it when trail braking in order to fully use weight transfer for perfect turn-in and catching the earliest moment to be on the throttle again

The fun from the gear box might be gone but there is other fun that all of a sudden becomes accessible...

Do you prefer having a man?

trust YOU to misconstrued my comments...

I'm in favour of there being a PDK option for the car, as it makes it more enticing as a daily driver (in the urban jungle). I'm as big a fan of manuals as the next petrolhead, but a week of commuting in a mix of heavy urban traffic/semi-rural is enough for the fun to be drained out of it.

I've driven quite a few 997 Turbos (and Turbo S's) with PDK and was really impressed with the system. If I wanted to use my 911 every day, I wouldn't hesitate to go for a PDK, even tho it's a compromise.

tbh, i dont see a problem with a PDK 991 GT3 has so long as its integrated well and functions well. PDK type trans are the future of motoring, and simultaneously speed up driving while protecting the equipment. if the choice is between PDK and the current 7 speed MT then PDK is hands down the better choice.
my pleasure from driving doesnt come from heel and toe, this is a necessary function of having a manual gearbox and not the reason i get into a car though i accept that for others it may be something that features much higher up their list. to those drivers i challenge you to experience cracking through the gearbox on a complex section flat out in a challenge stradale or scuderia and not finish thinking heel and toe may not be the be all and end all you thought.

what has my focus on the upcoming car is the quality of the components both in materials and design, and in an attempt to keep this on topic i'll limit this to the durability and performance of whatever gearbox they choose to use.
the outgoing 997 gearboxes that featured on the non GT3 cars, made by aisin lacked durability, rebuildability and any tuning options when used for anything more than road driving. they are not a high performance gearbox in any way, especially when compared to the race designed and proven unit the GT3s were fittted with.
with a new gearbox coming along, what interests me is whether porsche have designed it for actual performance or to cut costs. theres a real possibility that this new GT3 will look rather shabby once you start looking at the details behind the incredible performance figures it will no doubt give. lets hope not. If it just gets the current ZF designed trans then only time will tell how this holds up at the performance sharp end.
i know ive said this before but that BS from August Achleitner over the electric steering is just embrassing. "all our race drivers prefer it". porsche dont make a race car with it, every single one they make, including the current $500,000 2012 RSR uses electro hydraulic (ie regular power steering but with an electric pump rather than belt driven) while the 991 uses electro mechanical (an electric motor turning your steering column). draw your own conclusions about what is an outright lie to address a point of contention.

as a final word for those who are longing for a manual option. if it gets a version of the current 991 manual type gearbox, start reading up on the Porsche MECOSA. it stands for manually converted shift actuator.

I love the suggestion that PDK lovers left foot brake.

MTR

I'm actually astounded that's the case on the GT3 model!