Colin Wood
Colin Wood Associate Editor
7/21/23 10:03 a.m.
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If you really wanted a 911 back in the day but couldn’t–or didn’t want to–operate a clutch pedal, Porsche had an option: the Sportomatic gearbox, a sort-of semi-automatic transmission that allowed the driver to change gears without having to operate a clutch pedal.

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David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
7/24/23 9:51 a.m.

Good question, especially as two-pedal setups have become a bit more acceptable in sportier cars these days. 

Colin Wood
Colin Wood Associate Editor
7/24/23 10:20 a.m.
David S. Wallens said:

Good question, especially as two-pedal setups have become a bit more acceptable in sportier cars these days. 

My thought exactly. I've always been a big fan of the Targa. Add in the less-than-common gearbox and I'm sold.

grover
grover Dork
8/4/23 12:05 a.m.

I LOVE the targas. I'd have to read up on this transmission.  

porschenut
porschenut HalfDork
8/6/23 11:34 a.m.

sportmatic vs a 901 5 speed?  No contest.

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