Porsche Sport Chrono Package: What It Includes and How to Check
The Sport Chrono Package is Porsche's performance option that adds a steering-wheel mode switch (Normal, Sport, Sport Plus, Individual), a PSM Sport stability mode, dynamic engine or transmission mounts and the dash stopwatch — plus, on PDK cars, Sport Response and Launch Control. Many quoted Porsche 0–60 times assume it. Confirm it on the build record, not the dash clock.
By CarWhere Research · Updated
What the Sport Chrono Package includes
| Feature | What it does | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Mode switch | Rotary dial on the steering wheel: Normal, Sport, Sport Plus and Individual. On the 718 Porsche says it was derived from the 918 Spyder’s hybrid map switch. | All |
| Sport Response button | Center of the mode switch; primes engine and gearbox for maximum response for about 20 seconds, for example before overtaking. | PDK cars |
| Launch Control | Managed standing starts for the quickest acceleration; Porsche quotes many 0–60 times with it. | PDK cars |
| PSM Sport mode | A separate stability-control mode with a higher intervention threshold, for enclosed tracks. PSM stays active. | All |
| Dynamic engine / transmission mounts | Electronically controlled mounts that soften at idle and stiffen while driving for sharper handling. | Most sports-car generations |
| Stopwatch and Track Precision app | Dash-mounted chronograph; on newer 911s, the Porsche Track Precision app for lap timing. | All (app on newer models) |
Feature list from Porsche's 718 Cayman US press information and 2020 911 press kit; SUVs, Panamera and Taycan versions differ in detail.
What it does to acceleration
Sport Chrono does not add power. On PDK cars, Launch Control and Sport Response let the car deliver its output more aggressively from a standstill, which is why Porsche's quoted 0–60 times often specify the package. Porsche's US press information for the 2017 718 Cayman, for example, quoted 4.5 seconds 0–60 mph for the Cayman and 4.0 seconds for the Cayman S with PDK and Sport Chrono. See the fastest Porsche rankings for how those claims compare.
Sport Chrono option codes
On many generations the package appears on the build record as one of these codes, from CarWhere's Porsche option code reference:
| Code | Description | Generations |
|---|---|---|
| M025 | Sport Chrono stopwatch with black face | Panamera (970), Boxster/Cayman (981), 718 Boxster/Cayman (982), Boxster/Cayman (987.1), Boxster/Cayman (987.2), 911 (991.1), 911 (991.2), 911 (997.1), 911 (997.2) |
| M026 | Sport Chrono stopwatch with silver face / dash clock | Panamera (970), Boxster/Cayman (981), Boxster/Cayman (987.1), Boxster/Cayman (987.2), 911 (991.1), 911 (997.1), 911 (997.2) |
How to confirm Sport Chrono on a used Porsche
- Look for the factory option code on the build record — the Porsche build sheet by VIN or the option sticker in the maintenance booklet. Other methods are in how to see factory options on a used Porsche.
- On the car, check for the steering-wheel mode switch and the dash stopwatch, and that PSM Sport and (on PDK cars) Launch Control work.
- Treat the stopwatch alone as a hint, not proof; the option code is what the next buyer will check too.
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FAQ
What does the Porsche Sport Chrono Package do?
It adds a steering-wheel mode switch (Normal, Sport, Sport Plus, Individual), a PSM Sport stability mode, dynamic engine or transmission mounts on many models, the dash stopwatch and, on PDK cars, the Sport Response button and Launch Control. Exact contents vary by model and year.
Is Sport Chrono worth it?
For PDK cars it unlocks Launch Control and the quickest quoted 0–60 times, and it is one of the options used-car buyers look for most, so it tends to help resale. Hagerty has named Sport Chrono among desirable options on newer 911s.
Does Sport Chrono make a Porsche faster?
It makes standing starts quicker on PDK cars through Launch Control. Porsche quoted the 2017 718 Cayman at 4.5 seconds and the Cayman S at 4.0 seconds 0–60 mph with PDK and Sport Chrono. Top speed and engine output are unchanged.
How do I know if my Porsche has Sport Chrono?
The dash stopwatch and the steering-wheel mode switch are the visible signs, but the reliable check is the factory build record: look for the Sport Chrono option code (for example M025 or M026 on many 911, 718 and Panamera generations) on the build sheet or the option sticker in the maintenance booklet.
What is the Porsche Sport Chrono option code?
On many generations it is M025 (stopwatch with black face) or M026 (silver face / dash clock). Codes differ on newer models, so check the build record for the specific VIN.
Sources
- Porsche Cars North America — 718 Cayman U.S. Press Information — Mode switch, Sport Response, PSM Sport, dynamic transmission mounts, 0–60 with PDK and Sport Chrono
- Porsche Newsroom — The technology behind the 2020 Porsche 911 (press kit) — PSM Sport, dynamic engine mounts, chronograph, Porsche Track Precision app
- Porsche — The 10 fastest-accelerating Porsche sportscars ever — Times quoted with Launch Control / Sport Chrono
- Top Gear — How to spec the perfect Porsche 911 to maintain or add value (Hagerty commentary)
- CarWhere — Porsche option code reference
Package contents and whether Sport Chrono is standard or optional vary by model, generation and trim; the factory build record for the VIN is the authority for a specific car.
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