I'm surprised ZF/Porsche didn't turn this into an eCVT, as an eCVT (a la Prius) has probably the same complexity, but with the added benefit of having more ratios. I suspect it would also reduce shock loads on the transmission as a result of shifting.
I wish the article would have gone into this, because I suspect Porsche said no more for marketing reasons rather than technical ones, as CVTs are universally hated in car performance circles.
I wish the article would have gone into this, because I suspect Porsche said no more for marketing reasons rather than technical ones, as CVTs are universally hated in car performance circles.