Re: [DML] Top speed for automatics

["Dick Ryan" <deloreanbiker@xxxxxxxxx>]

I'm always somewhat reluctant to get into these "top speed" or "mpg" 
discussions because there is always somebody who "knows better".  
However, I'll jump in only because I'm not a coward and I've owned 
both of them.

Theoretically, the auto has to have a lower top speed because the 
final drive ratio in the auto is the same as the final drive ratio 
of FOURTH gear in the 5 speed.  However, getting to maximum rpms in 
fifth gear for a long enough period of time to notice any real 
difference is probably a bit iffy.

And, even more likely to be challenged is the 0-60 times.  Let's 
just say that my personal experience leads me to believe that the 
auto is slower by almost 3 seconds.


Your experience may vary!!!!!

Dick Ryan
VIN 16867




--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Christopher Mack 
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> DMCgreece,
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>   Top end in the automatics is the same as the five speeds, its 
just getting there that is different.  As far as 0-60 goes for 
automatics, I have wondered that myself
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>   -Chris
>   VIN 06453
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> dmcgreece <dmcgreece@...> wrote:
>   I read the postings for top speed but it appeared that all of 
the 
> claims were top end of 5 speeds. What is the difference of top end 
> between automatics and shifters and how about 0-60?
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