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      03-18-2009, 12:40 PM   #45
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Quote:
Originally Posted by amsfoto View Post
Manual gear ratios – I/II/III
4.06/2.40/1.58 :1

Manual gear ratios – IV/V/VI/R
1.19/1.00/0.87/3.68 :1

Manual gear ratios – Final drive ratio
3.08 :1

Automatic gear ratios – I/II/III
4.17/2.34/1.52 :1

Automatic gear ratios – IV/V/VI/R
1.14/0.87/0.69/3.40 :1

Automatic gear ratios – Final drive ratio
3.46 :1

Wow... nice work, amsfoto!

So... the 2nd gear ratios from both the MT and the AT are very close, but the final drive ratio of the automatic is definitely lower, and IMO that is where the overall difference really comes into play.

Interesting indeed. Personally, I really prefer the MT.



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