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