M-Engineering PDK2 Tune for Porsche Panamera 971 2017-2023

The PDK2 dual-clutch transmission in the Porsche Panamera 971 is calibrated by the factory for a stock engine. Once the engine is tuned, M-Engineering's PDK2 calibration lets the gearbox keep up: it shortens paddle-to-shift times in manual mode, raises clutch pressures and maximum clamping force so the clutches hold more torque, and revises the virtual gears.

M-Engineering was first to market with PDK2 calibrations for the 971 platform. Higher launch RPM is available on request, cars with bigger turbos get higher auto-shift RPM, and the calibration requires M-Engineering's ECU tune; it is not compatible with other ECU tunes.

This is a bench calibration. You remove the PDK2 module and ship it to M-Engineering, which designs and flashes an off-the-shelf PDK2 calibration to suit your engine calibration, modifications and how you use the car, then returns it. Typical turnaround is about 24 hours after the module arrives. If M-Engineering releases new PDK2 software later, updates are free for the original purchaser; only shipping is extra.

Key specs

Features

• Improved and optimized paddle-to-shift times in manual mode
• Adjusted clutch pressures and higher maximum clutch clamping force to hold more torque
• Changes to the virtual gears
• Improved times at the track and drag strip
• Higher launch RPM on request
• Higher auto-shift RPM for cars with bigger turbos

What is included

• Off-the-shelf PDK2 calibration designed around your engine calibration, modifications and use, flashed onto your PDK2 module
• Free future PDK2 calibration updates for the original purchaser (shipping not included)

Required and recommended parts

• M-Engineering ECU tune for the Panamera 971 (sold separately).
• A way to remove and ship the PDK2 module. You pay shipping to M-Engineering; the shipping charged at checkout covers the return.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a bench flash or an OBD flash?
Bench. The PDK2 module has to be removed from the car and shipped to M-Engineering, where it is flashed and sent back, usually about 24 hours after it arrives. The engine ECU tune itself is a separate product.

Does PDK2 tuning add horsepower?
No engine power figure is claimed. The calibration changes shift timing, clutch clamping, virtual gears and launch behavior so the gearbox can handle and use the extra torque from your engine tune.

Do I need M-Engineering's Panamera ECU tune?
Yes. The PDK2 calibration requires M-Engineering's ECU tune and is not compatible with other ECU tunes.

Fitment notes

For the Porsche Panamera 971 with the PDK2 transmission. US model years are listed below.