2006 automatic/ performance axle
Drifting
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From: Prescott AZ
Originally Posted by LS1LT1
This is very true and 'seat of the pants feel' will be strong (stronger) until second gear, but what happens then? Does it fall off between 2nd and 3rd or will the new A6 keep on pulling strong all the way to 100mph (or past it) like (or even better than) the A4 did?
2.56x6L80E = 10.31, 6.05, 3.92, 2.95, 2.18, 1.71
3.15 x4L65E = 9.64, 5.13, 3.15, 2.21
Any given gear on the A6 is "lower" (ie higher torque multiplication) than the equivalent gear on A4 except the top gear at 1.71 which is the same as the M6 top gear. Now put clutch-to-clutch shifts on top of these "lower" gears and you can conclude better performance for the A6. Comprendo? Verstehe?
Team Owner
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From: Short Hills, NJ
Originally Posted by Curtis A. Franz
In a bunch of posts it has already been said as to what happens after first gear. The torque multiplication numbers below and the GM comments on clutch to clutch shifting (shifting under power) suggest that the A6 will out perform the A4 even with it's G90 Performance axle.
2.56x6L80E = 10.31, 6.05, 3.92, 2.95, 2.18, 1.71
3.15 x4L65E = 9.64, 5.13, 3.15, 2.21
Any given gear on the A6 is "lower" (ie higher torque multiplication) than the equivalent gear on A4 except the top gear at 1.71 which is the same as the M6 top gear. Now put clutch-to-clutch shifts on top of these "lower" gears and you can conclude better performance for the A6. Comprendo? Verstehe?
2.56x6L80E = 10.31, 6.05, 3.92, 2.95, 2.18, 1.71
3.15 x4L65E = 9.64, 5.13, 3.15, 2.21
Any given gear on the A6 is "lower" (ie higher torque multiplication) than the equivalent gear on A4 except the top gear at 1.71 which is the same as the M6 top gear. Now put clutch-to-clutch shifts on top of these "lower" gears and you can conclude better performance for the A6. Comprendo? Verstehe?
Burning Brakes
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From: St. Louis Mo.
Originally Posted by 1966 327
I' m sure I'm alone but I'm sure glad I bought a Mag Red, A4 2005
Instructor
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From: Fairfax VA
2.56x6L80E = 10.31, 6.05, 3.92, 2.95, 2.18, 1.71
3.15 x4L65E = 9.64, 5.13, 3.15, 2.21
Just thought I'd post it one more time for all those who still want 1980s tech in the transmission. Congrats to GM on getting with current technology, the new A6 should be amazing with the LS2
3.15 x4L65E = 9.64, 5.13, 3.15, 2.21
Just thought I'd post it one more time for all those who still want 1980s tech in the transmission. Congrats to GM on getting with current technology, the new A6 should be amazing with the LS2
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Burning Brakes
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From: meraux louisiana
I think I get the message? Maybe
Originally Posted by StrayDog
Curtis >>>I Comprendo & uderstando 
as Martha Stewart would say its a good thing..... 
the Dog 
Woof
as Martha Stewart would say its a good thing..... the Dog Woof
Tell me again if it is good!
Team Owner
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From: San Francisco CA
Buy the Mercedes with the 7 spd. auto instead if you want high tech.
Originally Posted by RWSjr
I did too, but I'd like the A6. Why don't they have the shift control on the console as well as paddles? It'd be nice to have the choice.
Team Owner
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From: San Francisco CA
If you want to shift why don't you just get the 6 spd. with 3.42 gears?
Originally Posted by TommyV
Since you can shift with either hand, just leave the your right hand on the console shifter and shift with the left.
Racer
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From: NW Suburbs Illinois
Originally Posted by RWSjr
I did too, but I'd like the A6. Why don't they have the shift control on the console as well as paddles? It'd be nice to have the choice.
Burning Brakes
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From: meraux louisiana
Turbo hydramatic was a dog! SURE
Originally Posted by AMF
Question.
For those A4 owners who are old enough to remember the demise of the Power Glide, did you feel that the Power Glide was proven technology and that higher tech A3's would be problem ridden?
For those A4 owners who are old enough to remember the demise of the Power Glide, did you feel that the Power Glide was proven technology and that higher tech A3's would be problem ridden?
Those 3 speed automatics were dogs
. Dogs as in GREYHOUND dogs . Off the line I would leap past my poor friends with Powerglide 
. They would drive my car and their tongues would hang out! When the four speed automatic came out we all thought we died and went to heaven
!I hope the new 6 speed will be as profound a change!
Team Owner
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From: San Francisco CA
Powerglide what's that some new sexual enhancement for your shortcomings?
Originally Posted by 2000 green hornet
Those 3 speed automatics were dogs
. Dogs as in GREYHOUND dogs . Off the line I would leap past my poor friends with Powerglide . They would drive my car and their tongues would hang out! When the four speed automatic came out we all thought we died and went to heaven
!I hope the new 6 speed will be as profound a change!
Le Mans Master
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From: Hope, Arkansas - '07 LMB Coupe
Cruise-In VIII Veteran
Originally Posted by AMF
Question.
For those A4 owners who are old enough to remember the demise of the Power Glide, did you feel that the Power Glide was proven technology and that higher tech A3's would be problem ridden?
For those A4 owners who are old enough to remember the demise of the Power Glide, did you feel that the Power Glide was proven technology and that higher tech A3's would be problem ridden?
Burning Brakes
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From: meraux louisiana
Anybody here remember Hydramatic ?
Originally Posted by LS WON
Or a vibrator with how many variable speeds? That's before my time
I go back way before turbo hydramatic. The original was in some Pontiacs and was called hydramatic. It had 4 speeds back in the early 50's. There really isn't much new in the Automobile world. Just improved.
Le Mans Master
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From: Jacksonville Fl
CI 5-6-7-8-9-10 Vet
Originally Posted by RedHot
When in S mode on the A6, the selected gear is displayed in the HUD. If you don't have the HUD, you won't know what gear you are in.
Originally Posted by TommyV
I think you mean "M" mode. It might be displayed in the instrument panel , we don't know yet.