Porsche Ceramic Composite Clutch

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The Porsche Ceramic Composite Clutch is a high-performance, lightweight ceramic clutch system engineered to handle extreme power and heat loads in Porsche supercars like the Carrera GT.

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instanceOf Porsche automotive component
automotive clutch system
alsoKnownAs PCCC NERFINISHED
applicationType high-performance sports car
supercar
associatedBrand Porsche Motorsport NERFINISHED
benefit better performance under repeated hard launches
faster engine response
improved acceleration response
more consistent pedal feel at high temperatures
reduced clutch fade during track driving
weight reduction compared to conventional metal clutch
category motorsport-derived technology
performance automotive part
clutchType multi-plate clutch
componentOf Porsche Carrera GT drivetrain
designGoal handle extreme heat loads
handle extreme power loads
improve clutch durability under track use
reduce inertia of drivetrain
engineeringFocus thermal management
torque transmission efficiency
weight optimization
feature enhanced fade resistance
high friction stability at elevated temperatures
high thermal resistance
high torque capacity
improved heat dissipation
lightweight construction
reduced rotating mass
intendedEngineType high-output naturally aspirated engine
intendedVehicleLayout mid-engine sports car
introducedForModel Porsche Carrera GT (Type 980) NERFINISHED
manufacturer Porsche AG NERFINISHED
material carbon-ceramic friction material
ceramic composite
operatingPrinciple friction clutch
positionInSystem between engine and transmission
relatedTechnology Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake NERFINISHED
targetUseCase high-speed performance driving
track driving
targetUser high-performance driving enthusiasts
technologyFamily ceramic composite drivetrain components
typicalOperatingEnvironment high-load conditions
high-temperature conditions
usedInVehicle Porsche Carrera GT NERFINISHED

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Porsche Carrera GT clutchType Porsche Ceramic Composite Clutch