question for my a ziners
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question for my a ziners
i was looking at the g37 today and the 09s have 7 gears so does this mean the 7 gear auto is faster then the 6 speed mt?
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Not really - the number of gears doesn't tell you how fast a car is. Increasing the number of gears allows closer gear ratios, which means you'll be able to stay in the optimal part of the power band for longer. Technically a CVT has infinite gears, but you don't see CVT cars beating ZR-1s, GT-Rs, F430s, etc.
You still have to look at power-to-weight ratio, drivetrain losses, and many other factors to determine which car is faster.
You still have to look at power-to-weight ratio, drivetrain losses, and many other factors to determine which car is faster.
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Too many factors to consider and I don't think any mags have tested the new 7AT G37 yet. One thing's for sure - the 7-speed auto is faster than the 5-speed auto.
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funny, i thought i would regret getting an auto in the 328i but so far im pretty damn happy. It has decreased my stress levels during my commutes.
I am dying to drive the nsx though.
I am dying to drive the nsx though.
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Someday, an RS6 Avant+
It depends on the gearing (how tall/short) each gear is. So the 7 speed should have gears that are closer in their ratio, therefore you should be able to peak at higher speeds as it reaches redline per gear. The benefit should be a fairly tall final drive gear, and that should allow a faster top speed.
I'm happy with my 5 speed auto, although a 6 or 7 would be better.
I'm happy with my 5 speed auto, although a 6 or 7 would be better.
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