I have a 2018 Base and I'm pretty sure it doesn't have launch control. He is reviewing a 2021 so it's possible the feature was added to the spec. But he is definitely showing the use of launch control in that video.

 

If you order sports chrono, launch control is included. Standard on the Macan T I believe, optional on the Base. Good luck with your order and welcome to the forum.

 

Launch Control is a good way to kill your PDK....

 

Even with a base? Doesn’t quite slam it like a GTS or am I wrong?

 

Curious . . . what are your expectations for Launch Control on a 261HP car?

 

So I can assert my dominance when exiting the Whole Foods parking lot.

 

Honestly, I don’t get the whole “launch control” thing. All the guy in the video is doing is putting his foot on the break and gas at the same time until RPMs hit a certain level and then releasing the break. Why would anyone do that? So your SUV takes off faster at the risk of damaging your transmission? Sorry folks but just doesn’t make much sense to me.
I had a 911 and it’s a fantastic sports car but it’s not a SUV. Now I have a Macan S and it’s a great SUV but it’s not a sports car and it’s never going to be a spots car. My advice—enjoy it for what it is.

 

Launch Control is semi-sanctioned car abuse IMHO.

 

I have a 2022 base and it has launch control.

 

If it has Sport Chrono launch control should work. It is available on my Macan T.

 

Porsche makes it available so they can enhance their performance stats. Use it at your own risk.

 

My 2020 base has launch control without the sports chrono package. I wasn't happy with my 0 to 100 times from only getting the revs up to 2000 RPM so I went back and saw the dealer. The salesman sat in the driver seat, put the car into sports mode, left foot on the brake, right foot hard on the accelerator - revs went to 4000 RPM and stayed there. That is the trick - to plant your foot to the floor rather than build the revs up gently which gets you nowhere. Release the brake and you launch. Car has to be fully warm or it wont activate.
I hadn't got a 0 to 100 time below 7 seconds until I learnt this and now get 6.5 to 6.6. You don't get a launch control light on the dash and according to the driver's manual it's only available with the sport plus mode that comes with the sport chrono package.

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Thanks, that was the answer I was looking for. I haven’t tried it yet (for reasons stated in the Top Gear clip posted in this thread), but good to know all the functions

 

Launch control… expert advice 😉

 

That was pretty funny!

 

The base can get launch control when it doenst come with it. You need an x431 pro programer or PIWIS III and program it to the steering joker button to sports plus and you need to purchase the left A/C button stack with sport plus. Then activate that. Cost about $150.

 

once you throttle to the secondary notch it will hold the engine at 5k until released. Reduces up to .4 seconds to the 1/4 mile. When you think you floored the pedal all the way, its not, you need to press harder because it stops at the first notch. If you have a factory valved sports exhaust, it sounds crazy. Massive amounts of pops.