auto vs 6 speed
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auto vs 6 speed
anyone here who has an opinion re top speed, 0-100 times and general use- 6 speed vs auto I cannot find any performance numbers re the auto tranny
am ordering a vette- my first have come over from the dark side(porsche)
am ordering a vette- my first have come over from the dark side(porsche)
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Remember that in a 6 speed you are driving the car, in automatic the car is driving you! I would recommend you buy the 6 speed!! I'm sure you already know the differences, but I believe I read in another thread that the 6 speed has more top end speed (5 to 7 mph).
I too came from the darkside. (Modena 360)
I too came from the darkside. (Modena 360)
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Well.... the same issues that apply to the stick vs auto question in any car apply here as well. With the vette I dont think too many would disagree that the stick is more fun to drive. The real question is do the cons outweigh this? Do you face a lot of stop and go where an auto can be a blessing? You know, all the same questions that you would ask yourself with any other car in this regard. If you are an auto guy then I would consider waiting until the 06s because they are coming out with a new 6 speed with wheel mounted controls to replace the current 4 speed. This would be worth the wait in my mind.
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Just jokin with you
Originally Posted by rcrous
not being repetitive- I am a newbie- can you give me some info?
You will get the most info or input from this forum.
I have both transmissions but the manual gets tiring sometimes especially since I have been driving one for over 18 years.
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But again it is going back to that "it's a first year model".
Originally Posted by crabman
Well.... the same issues that apply to the stick vs auto question in any car apply here as well. With the vette I dont think too many would disagree that the stick is more fun to drive. The real question is do the cons outweigh this? Do you face a lot of stop and go where an auto can be a blessing? You know, all the same questions that you would ask yourself with any other car in this regard. If you are an auto guy then I would consider waiting until the 06s because they are coming out with a new 6 speed with wheel mounted controls to replace the current 4 speed. This would be worth the wait in my mind.
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Originally Posted by Trance Guru
Remember that in a 6 speed you are driving the car, in automatic the car is driving you! I would recommend you buy the 6 speed!! I'm sure you already know the differences, but I believe I read in another thread that the 6 speed has more top end speed (5 to 7 mph).
I too came from the darkside. (Modena 360)
I too came from the darkside. (Modena 360)
I love my auto and for every day driving, it is perfect. My Supra Turbo has a 6-speed, so I get to enjoy both.
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GM numbers for 0-60 MPH, which have been approximated at the track:
6-spd with Z51 4.1 sec.
6-spd w/o Z51 4.3 sec.
AUTO with Z51 4.5 sec.
AUTO w/o Z51 4.6 sec.
1/4 mile:
6-spd with Z51 12.5 sec. @ 115 MPH
6-spd w/o Z51 12.6 sec. @ 115 MPH
AUTO with Z51 12.9 sec. @ 110 MPH
AUTO w/o Z51 13.0 sec. @ 110 MPH
6-spd with Z51 4.1 sec.
6-spd w/o Z51 4.3 sec.
AUTO with Z51 4.5 sec.
AUTO w/o Z51 4.6 sec.
1/4 mile:
6-spd with Z51 12.5 sec. @ 115 MPH
6-spd w/o Z51 12.6 sec. @ 115 MPH
AUTO with Z51 12.9 sec. @ 110 MPH
AUTO w/o Z51 13.0 sec. @ 110 MPH
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Originally Posted by SilverCoupe
1/4 mile:
6-spd with Z51 12.5 sec. @ 115 MPH
6-spd w/o Z51 12.6 sec. @ 115 MPH
AUTO with Z51 12.9 sec. @ 110 MPH
AUTO w/o Z51 13.0 sec. @ 110 MPH
6-spd with Z51 12.5 sec. @ 115 MPH
6-spd w/o Z51 12.6 sec. @ 115 MPH
AUTO with Z51 12.9 sec. @ 110 MPH
AUTO w/o Z51 13.0 sec. @ 110 MPH
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Originally Posted by vette&f-bod lover
oops,I meant why is the AUTO listed faster?
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Originally Posted by SilverCoupe
GM numbers for 0-60 MPH, which have been approximated at the track:
AUTO with Z51 4.5 sec.
AUTO w/o Z51 4.6 sec.
1/4 mile:
AUTO with Z51 12.9 sec. @ 110 MPH
AUTO w/o Z51 13.0 sec. @ 110 MPH
AUTO with Z51 4.5 sec.
AUTO w/o Z51 4.6 sec.
1/4 mile:
AUTO with Z51 12.9 sec. @ 110 MPH
AUTO w/o Z51 13.0 sec. @ 110 MPH
AUTO with 2.73 axle 0-60 4.6 sec 12.9@110 MPH
AUTO with 3.15 axle 0-60 4.5 sec 13.0@110 MPH
I meant why was 1 auto listed faster than the other,I just answered my own ?you can correct me if I am wrong though,but can you not get the performance axle without the Z51 option,or do I know the answer to that ? also(yes)
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You don't have to work screw up your transmission like alot do on here.
Originally Posted by Datawiz
True, but in an auto, you don't have to WORK to go fast. Just mash the throttle and go!
I love my auto and for every day driving, it is perfect. My Supra Turbo has a 6-speed, so I get to enjoy both.
I love my auto and for every day driving, it is perfect. My Supra Turbo has a 6-speed, so I get to enjoy both.
Auto is easy but if the driver is a real idiot he will miss up anything
