![]() I am not planning to track the car so some of the other benefits of SCP will be lost on me. However, the option on a manual car is only 20% cheaper than for a PDK, so I am now doubting whether this fairly small difference in price properly reflects the respective benefits. I just did a quick 'experiment' on the configurator and discovered that the SCP is a £1271 option on the manual car but a £1574 option on a PDK, reflecting the fact that you get more benefits with the PDK. I think I am slowly getting to the bottom of it. Whatever engine size you decide upon, I would recommend fitting the SCP option to provide a more enjoyable driving experience. Even on manual cars, SCP is much more than a lap timing clock on the dash. In summary, SCP brings a lot to the party, especially on a PDK car where a wider range of features are activated. This feature is very useful for track day activities and is not available on 718's without the SPC option. Finally in addition, pressing the Porsche Stability Management for 2 seconds engages the PSM Sport Mode which further delays the intervention of the electronic stability aids such as ABS, PTV, and traction control. On cars fitted with Dynamic Engine Mounts the mountings tighten to provide a more responsive chassis feel. One of the key features of SCP on PDK cars is rapid-fire gear changes with throttle blipping on downshifts, the holding of intermediate gears for a longer duration before upshifting, a launch control feature, and the Sport Response Button. In essence, the Sport Chrono Package is optimised for PDK 718's. The optional Porsche Sports Exhaust activated. They do however have a Sport button on the central console to activate the following control systems 1. Manual gearbox 718's without the SCP option do not have the steering wheel mode dial fitted. I have checked my Driver's Manual section relating to SCP, and it clearly states the Sports Response Button is only relevant to PDK 718's. Philip, You raise a very interesting couple of questions on the benefits of the Sport Chrono Package V the Sport button on Manual gearbox 718's. I know that the Cayman is renowned for the latter, but does the SCP option make it even better/more direct? I know you have to try these things for yourself, but at least in theory? Thanks, Philip If you option the SCP on a manual car there is no Sport response button on the mode switch? If you option the SCP with either gearbox, you basically get “more of everything” (as Mr Clarkson would say!) compared to the Sport button on a non-SCP car? The two “big things” for me are throttle response and properly weighted steering (with plenty of feedback). So, I would just like to check a couple of my conclusions from this. It goes on to describe the mode switch on the steering wheel, which has four settings (normal, sport, sport plus and individual) and also three PDK-specific features, one of which is a ‘Sport response’ button in the middle of the mode switch that “primes the engine and transmission for the fastest possible unleashing of power for maximum acceleration”. The description for the SCP says that it “enables an even sportier tuning of the chassis, engine and transmission”. And that the sports exhaust is automatically activated - if present. Porsche says that the former allows selection of two suspension settings and that the “engine dynamics become even more direct” (whatever that means). Anyway, in common with Joe (‘which Cayman for £17k’ thread) I am trying to get my head around the differences between the Sport button on the centre console (in the basic car) and the “extras” provided by the Sport Chrono Pack (SCP). I started off thinking Cayman S, but I am now wondering whether the 2.0 litre car would be more than enough if it had the right options. First off, I am looking for a 718 Cayman. ![]()
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