Porsche 01E Differences


Date: 6/08/02

The Porsche 968 used a 2WD version of the 01E 6 speed

This gives information on some differences from the Audi 01E gearbox. The first major difference, is that the 968 was front engine and rear mount for the transmission. This had the flywheel and clutch in the front and included a torque tube driveshaft through the center of the car.

The rear of the driveshaft is internally splined, and clamps around the end
of the input shaft of the transmission.

Thus, the Porsche 01E has a different mainshaft not well suited for a
clutch disk, and it has no provision for a starter or throwout bearing.

Go to main 01E 6 speed transmission pages
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Photo of Audi ETKA parts information
on the Audi's 01E mainshaft

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Photo of Porsche PET parts information
on the 968's 01E mainshaft

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closeup of end of Porsche mainshaft



Photo of end of Audi mainshaft with ruler



Photo of end of Porsche mainshaft with ruler


Photo of Porsche "bell housing" area
showing no provision for starter,
and no throwout bearing guide
or hydraulic cylinder

Left side, center section of Porsche 968 01E gearbox. Note that rectangular depression without a bump in lower left corner (of depression) means that this transmission has a narrow 1st gear. See next picture of Audi RS2 gearbox.

Left center section of Audi RS2 gearbox. See the bump under left arrow, which is needed for clearance internally for a wide first gear.

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