NEW - 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE

Quaife Engineering announces brand new QBE61G six speed transaxle gear box
suitable for Porsche 996 / 997 applications

Renowned British based transmission specialist RT Quaife Engineering Ltd is proud to announce the launch of an all new six speed sequential transaxle gearbox, designed to target the popular Porsche 996 / 997 motorsport sector, but at a much more affordable price than competitor products.

Called the QBE61G, the new unit has been specifically designed with all major external dimensions as per the original Porsche box, enabling a simple, easy installation into Porsche 996 / 997 cars. For example, the QBE61G's differential location has been designed to replicate that of the original Porsche transmission, allowing the use of stock drive shafts in the correct position, while in 997 Cup cars, the unit is compatible with the factory sequential gear lever and flatshift mechanism.

Extensive circuit testing has been conducted in both the UK and Spain on the unit in the rear of Quaife's own 997, with the QBE61G gearbox completing over 30 hours of problem free running with a variety of different drivers behind the wheel.

Internally, the QBE61G gear box runs on larger 85mm shaft centres and is designed to cater for applications up to and in excess of 450lb/ft and 500bhp, with a wholly mechanical sequential shift mechanism that employs the latest thinking in four dog engagement selection. Lubrication requirements are managed via an internal oil pump, while the crown wheel and pinion is a high strength, robust hypoid design.

Options
QBE61G features two gear ratio options, a road orientated helical set, plus a motorsport straight cut gear design and a choice of two final drives.

Gear ratios:
1st 2nd  3rd  4th  5th 6th 
2.600 1.933 1.533 1.250 1.043 0.880 (Race / straight cut)
3.000 2.000 1.458 1.143 0.921 0.780 (Road / helical cut)

Final drive ratio options
3.700 4.125

Differential options
QBE61G features two differential options. Customers can specify Quaife's own renowned, popular and well proven automatic torque biasing (ATB) helical gear limited slip differential, or alternatively, a 996 style clutch plate limited slip unit is available at extra cost.

Bespoke QBE61G Porsche 996 /997 package (QBE61GP)
As part of the product launch, Quaife is delighted to announce the availability of a bespoke Porsche 996 / 997 QBE61G installation package, including:-

Complete QBE61G gearbox with Quaife ATB helical gear lsd, Porsche 996 / 997 bell housing, gear linkage, gearbox mounts, flywheel, triple plate Superclutch, clutch release mechanism and securing bolts.

Pricing
Quaife QBE61G (gearbox and differential only)    £8950.00
Quaife QBE61GP Porsche 996 / 997 package    £10,950.00
Digital gear position indicator      £360.00
Plate style limited slip differential option     £995.00

Comparative pricing
Quaife QBE61GP complete gearbox package    £10,950.00

Factory OEM Porsche 996 Cup H-pattern gearbox (transmission only)  £10,656.57
Factory OEM MY08 Porsche 997 sequential gearbox (transmission only) £20,661.46
Note: Quoted prices exclude VAT @ 17.5%

As you can see the Quaife QBE61G unit offers outstanding value for money compared to the factory OEM 996 h-pattern unit and the OEM Porsche Motorsport 997 sequential gearbox.

Delivery
Orders are being taken for Quaife's QBE61G unit now, but due to high levels of demand, lead times of 12-16 weeks are currently being quoted.

Notes to editors:
Quaife Engineering Ltd is a UK based ISO9001 approved company, specializing in the design and manufacture of advanced transmission components for both motorsport and fast road use. Operating from two sites in Sevenoaks and Gillingham in Kent, Quaife's OEM clients include the Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Daimler-Chrysler and Toyota. Over 70% of Quaife Engineering's production is exported to a rapidly expanding global market, aided by a website that consistently records more that one million ‘hits' per month.