Performance package
A performance package is a set of functional enhancements to the driveline of a vehicle, sold and priced as a unit.
This package may contain one or more of the following enhancements
- Greater engine torque
- Greater engine power
- Lower ratio gears to enhance low end performance, now rare due to requirements for model specific emissions (smog control) and mileage (CAFE) certification
- A greater number of speeds in the gearbox, manual or automatic
- Clutchless manual transmission, usually including steering wheel paddle shifter controls
- Turbocharger or supercharger, perhaps with intercooling
- Cold air induction
- Dual exhaust system
- Special low back pressure mufflers, often with a distinctive (and sometimes quite loud) sound
- Special cosmetic badging, hood scoop, or grille color, not usually related to performance but making the presence of the package obvious
See also
- Car model
- Automotive trim nomenclature
- Handling package
- Navigation package
- Performance package
- Safety package
- Sports package
- Trim package (sometimes as appearance package)
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