A Glossary of New Porsche Features
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Step into a new Porsche vehicle and you'll find a vocabulary all its own, with several unique terms that define your experience behind the wheel. Familiarizing yourself with these terms will help you find the perfect luxury car. The team at Porsche Downtown LA walks you through five terms you'll encounter across the current lineup.
Porsche Traction Management®
Porsche Traction Management® (PTM®) is the active all-wheel-drive system found across much of the lineup, continuously shifting power between the front and rear axles as conditions change. Rather than splitting torque evenly at all times, it reads wheel slip and driving demand to decide where power is most useful in the moment.
Porsche Stability Management®
Porsche Stability Management® (PSM®) is the standard electronic stability system that monitors steering input against the car's actual trajectory. If the two begin to diverge, PSM® intervenes with targeted braking on individual wheels to help the driver hold the intended line.
Porsche Active Suspension Management®
Porsche Active Suspension Management® (PASM®) is an electronically controlled damping system that adjusts suspension firmness in real time. The same Porsche model can soften for a long highway drive and tighten considerably once the road turns technical, without any hardware changes required.
Porsche Doppelkupplung®
Porsche Doppelkupplung® (PDK®) is Porsche's dual-clutch transmission, built around two independent clutches that each manage a set of gears. Because the next gear is already engaged before a shift happens, power delivery continues almost without interruption.
Porsche Communication Management®
Porsche Communication Management® (PCM®) is the central touchscreen interface that ties navigation, media, and vehicle settings into a single system. It's also the foundation for connected features like wireless Apple CarPlay® integration and Porsche Connect® services, giving models such as the Porsche Taycan a digital experience that feels as refined as the drive itself.
Test Out New Porsche Technology in Los Angeles, CA
If you're comparing configurations or just want a clearer picture of what a particular badge or option means, our Porsche dealership in Los Angeles, CA, is glad to walk through the details in person. When you're ready to take the next step, our team can also help you explore Porsche financing options. Stop by to test out a new Porsche model today.