{"id":37176,"date":"2018-11-27T06:00:03","date_gmt":"2018-11-26T21:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/?p=37176"},"modified":"2019-09-21T14:32:08","modified_gmt":"2019-09-21T05:32:08","slug":"boxster-autoblipping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/en\/entry\/boxster-autoblipping\/","title":{"rendered":"Investigating the Auto-Blipping Function on the Porsche Boxster (981 & 718)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Auto-Blipping on the Boxster<\/h3>\n

The other day, while practicing driving the Boxster GTS (MT), I wrote that “it’s fun how the car automatically blips the throttle in Sport Plus mode when equipped with the Sport Chrono Package on a manual transmission<\/a>.” After that, a reader commented:<\/p>\n

Does auto-blipping also work in Sport mode, not just Sport Plus? The 718 Cayman brochure says that with the Sport Chrono Package, auto-blipping occurs even in Sport mode.<\/p>\n

A reader who has owned both the 718 Boxster and the 981 Boxster Spyder replied to this comment, and from what they wrote, “the 981 auto-blips only in Sport Plus mode, but the 718 auto-blips already in Sport mode.”<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Boxster<\/p>\n

My husband apparently researched this topic extensively, but since I was curious too, I looked it up online and found a wide range of information from automotive media to personal blogs.<\/p>\n

About the 981 Boxster<\/h3>\n

Here\u2019s what I found online about the 981 Boxster first.<\/p>\n

Auto-blipping is a feature included when purchasing the Sport Chrono Package, and it operates as an assist function only when Sport Plus mode is activated.
\n*Source: 981 Boxster\u2019s Blipping Function<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Cars equipped with Sport Plus mode have auto-blipping, which automatically matches engine revs during downshifts, allowing smooth gear changes. Conversely, in Sport or Normal modes, the auto-blipping function does not operate (article from August 2017).
\n*Source: How to Drive an MT Porsche<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

From the 2013 model year, manual transmission cars equipped with the Sport Chrono Package added a feature that automatically blips the throttle to match revs during downshifts in Sport Plus mode.
\n*Source: Checking Automatic Rev Matching on 991 MT Models \u2014 Mostly Unnecessary Info<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

My Boxster is equipped with PASM and the Sport Chrono Package\u2026 (omitted) I don\u2019t often use Sport Plus mode with auto-blipping when driving alone.
\n*Source: Porsche Boxster, 15,000km [1]<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Mr. W\u2019s 981 Boxster has auto-blipping! When Sport Plus mode is ON, there\u2019s no need to blip the throttle manually during heel-and-toe! This feature has been included since the 2014 model year. My 981 Boxster doesn\u2019t have it.
\n*Source: Enjoying a Night Drive with W, a Fellow 981 Boxster Owner<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

During a test drive on public roads with the 6-speed MT, I was impressed by the auto-blipping control that activates when Sport Plus mode is selected.
\n*Source: Driving Porsche\u2019s Top 2-Door Sports Models<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Porsche offers the \u201cGTS\u201d badge on mid-engine sports cars like the Cayman and Boxster. The 6-speed MT\u2019s shift feel is solid and pleasant, and by selecting Sport Plus mode via the center console switch, auto-blipping activates during downshifts. This allows the driver to focus more on braking and steering.
\n*Source: [Porsche Cayman GTS Test Drive] With Options, It Even Surpasses the 911 \u2014 Motohiro Yamazaki<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Hmm, I see.<\/p>\n

About the 718 Boxster<\/h3>\n

Next, I looked into the auto-blipping function on the 718 Boxster\u2026<\/p>\n

In Sport mode, the engine responds even more directly, and auto-blipping activates during downshifts. In Sport Plus mode, these characteristics are further enhanced and optimized for maximum performance.
\n*Source: Skip Navigation: New 718 Boxster GTS and 718 Cayman GTS<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

The shift operation synchronized with the Sport Plus exhaust sound is simply \u201cfun.\u201d Also, selecting Sport mode or higher (Sport \/ Sport Plus) adds the blipping function during downshifts.
\n*Source: Porsche 718 Boxster GTS (MR\/6MT) [Test Drive]<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

By the way, Porsche\u2019s English website states:<\/p>\n

The drive becomes even more dynamic in conjunction with the optional Sport Chrono Package: in SPORT and SPORT PLUS mode, the dynamic throttle-blip function ensures the optimum engine speed for every downshift,<\/strong> a more emotional driving experience and an impressive sound.
\n*Source: 6-speed manual transmission<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

So, summarizing the auto-blipping info for the 981 and 718, it seems that:<\/p>\n

\u2713 Boxsters before the 981 did not have auto-blipping
\n\u2713 Early 981 Boxsters also lacked the feature
\n\u2713 From around 2013\u20132014, Japanese-market Boxsters equipped with the Sport Chrono Package activate auto-blipping only in Sport Plus mode (not in Normal or Sport)
\n\u2713 From the 718 Boxster onward, cars with the Sport Chrono Package activate auto-blipping already in Sport mode (works in both Sport and Sport Plus modes) <\/span><\/p>\n

That\u2019s how it seems.<\/p>\n

Do You Really Need Auto-Blipping?!<\/h3>\n

While researching, I was surprised to find quite a few people saying “Auto-blipping is unnecessary!”<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

I didn\u2019t opt for the Sport Chrono Package this time. Actually, the Carrera 4 MT\u2019s Sport Chrono includes an automatic rev-matching blip during downshifts, which feels like an unwanted interference. (omitted) With this extra feature, you can\u2019t do rev-matching or heel-and-toe shifts manually anymore.
\n*Source: 991 Carrera 4 Delivery!<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

If you only dislike the auto-blipping, you could skip the Sport Chrono Package, but it also adds other driving benefits. (omitted) So it\u2019s a package worth having if you want those extra features.
\n*Source: Checking Automatic Rev Matching on 991 MT Models \u2014 Mostly Unnecessary Info<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Oh, I see (\uff1b\uff9f\u0414\uff9f).<\/p>\n

\"981<\/p>\n

Since I\u2019m a beginner at driving manuals, I\u2019m actually grateful to have the auto-blipping feature, but I guess seasoned MT drivers feel differently. I kind of understand why.<\/p>\n

Regarding heel-and-toe, Porsche states that it “requires advanced skill and should only be attempted after proper training.”<\/strong> (*Heel-and-toe method<\/a>)<\/span> Also, someone online wrote that \u201cI heard from a dealer that recent Porsches are designed assuming drivers won\u2019t do heel-and-toe manually, relying instead on auto-blipping.\u201d<\/p>\n

I see, that makes sense. But my husband, who loves driving manuals, never really said much about this before or after buying the Boxster GTS (MT). So I asked him about it, and he said:<\/p>\n

Well, I totally understand people who want to do heel-and-toe themselves.<\/strong> But recent Porsches have brakes positioned significantly higher than the accelerator,<\/strong> so unless you have nimble feet, heel-and-toe on public roads is tough.
\nYou usually don\u2019t press the brake hard enough at normal speeds for the brake and accelerator pedals to line up nicely, making it hard to blip the throttle.
\nOn the other hand, on a race track, the pedal heights are just right, making it easier.<\/strong> But if you want to set lap times on the circuit, having auto-blipping definitely makes driving easier and improves your times.<\/p>\n

I see. Hearing \u201cyou need nimble feet to heel-and-toe\u201d made me realize I definitely can\u2019t do it. Actually, my ankles are very stiff and I can\u2019t flex them well (I tend to fall backward)<\/span>. Even massage therapists and chiropractors are surprised by how stiff my ankles are. For me, practicing heel-and-toe would have to start with flexibility exercises first.<\/p>\n

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