I did a search and did not find anything on the above, sorry if I overlooked something. I was wondering why the new GT didn't go with a 6 speed. Any thoughts? Thanks.
Onivlas said:In all fairness, I have a SVT Focus with the six speed Getrag. ...and it's only rated for 144 ft/lbs of tourqe. It's extremely weak, and is one of, if not the weak point of the drive train.
Black98COBRA said:no t56 because of cost. a 3650 cost what, $1200. a t56 cost $2500-$3000. thats a $1300-$1800 price increase not counting markup. if you are trying to keep the car at the current price level you cant add $1500 of additional cost for a 6 speed, especially since most people who buy this car dont care about how many gears they have. same goes for irs, too expensive.
i myself would take a t56 over a 5 speed anyday (obviously i have one). a six speed allows for closer gear ratios without fuel mileage penalties like a 5 speed. but to each his own.
Black98COBRA said:no t56 because of cost. a 3650 cost what, $1200. a t56 cost $2500-$3000. thats a $1300-$1800 price increase not counting markup. if you are trying to keep the car at the current price level you cant add $1500 of additional cost for a 6 speed, especially since most people who buy this car dont care about how many gears they have. same goes for irs, too expensive.
i myself would take a t56 over a 5 speed anyday (obviously i have one). a six speed allows for closer gear ratios without fuel mileage penalties like a 5 speed. but to each his own.
Kovachian said:Wasn't too expensive for the Focus. Obviously not the same tranny but it proves that using six gears does not make the car too expensive. I think Ford had some other stupid reason.
My sixth gear is anything but useless. I use it everyday. It's what allows my cars like mine to cruise the interstates at ridiculous speeds all the while maintaining respectably low rpm. :burnout:KevinB120 said:Its called keeping a 300hp RWD car in the same price range as a fwd 180hp Celica. Plus, it really doesnt do anything for the cars powerband range. The 6th in Vipers and Vettes are virtually useless.