May be I just suck. But, when the car is hot and the sport chrono button is depressed, The car seems to jerk on first gear from dead stop. Don't tell me I am the only one.

 

Its because the throttle becomes very sensitive.

 

ahh, yes young grasshopper.. you must work on your technique.. LOL

 

I thought it was just me I test drove a chrono and non chrono back to back and I was so bad at accelerating/shifting with sport mode on I decided I may as well get a car without it.

 

Yep --but this is nothing compared to a stage three clutch launch 1st gear engagement .

 

Oh come on man... that's like refusing to date the uber-hot girl because you can't control yourself. Note- *always* get the most bang for the buck

 

Love the ananlogy! And i agree

 

ok I agree with you guys on the most bang for the buck. If this was a turbo and the sport button actually changed performance I would be all over it and learn how to control myself better

 

IIRC Sport Chrono is much more valuable in a tiptronic than a stick.

There's a lot of convenience options included in the Sport Chrono package "plus", so be sure to go over them before ruling out.




Sport Chrono
When you activate the package using the ‘Sport’ button in the centre console, the throttle becomes more responsive, the rev limiter becomes harder, and the engine dynamics become more like those of a racing car. While this is happening, the optional sports exhaust system is also switching to ‘Sport’ mode.

On vehicles equipped with optional Tiptronic S, the automatic gearshift is noticeably more dynamic. Upshifts and downshifts are performed at higher revs with a faster gearshift action. When you lift off the throttle to slow the car, engine braking is applied sooner. There are no unwanted upshifts in manual mode when approaching the engine speed limit.

To minimise assistance from Porsche Stability Management (PSM), its trigger threshold is raised. The result is a more natural and involving response to lateral and longitudinal forces. Agility is enhanced under braking for a corner, with PSM enabling greater manoeuvrability when turning in and greater stability on the exit – particularly in lower-speed sequences and bends.

For maximum dexterity, PSM can be set to standby while the car is still in ‘Sport’ mode. PSM simply monitors the forces acting on the car and will only intervene in the most critical scenarios, e.g., when ABS assistance is required on both front brakes.

To help you quantify this additional performance, the Sport Chrono Package includes a compact timer with swivel display which is centrally located on the dashboard. Functions are accessed via the control stalk for the on-board computer. Analogue dials measure hours, minutes and seconds, while a separate digital field displays whole seconds, tenths and one hundredths of a second. The digital field runs in parallel with a second digital display conveniently located in the instrument cluster.

Sport Chrono PLUS
This enhanced Sport Chrono option is available in conjunction with the optional Porsche Communication Management. Offering all the same functions as the Sport Chrono Package, it provides a range of additional information and features.

Lap or journey times can be viewed, stored and analysed using the performance display in PCM. The information available includes time elapsed and distance travelled on the current lap, as well as the number of laps completed and their respective times. You can also view the current fastest lap as well as the remaining range till empty. Driving times can be recorded for any stretch of road, and benchmark times can be defined. Other useful features include a personal memory function which is also controlled via PCM. This can be used to store personal preferences for a range of systems, including daytime running lights, ‘Welcome Home’ lighting, optional automatic air conditioning and door-lock functionality.