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Originally Posted by Portlander
A quick review, the best 0-60 time I've seen for the A/T is 4.6 (Car and Driver) and the best for the 6MT is 4.7 (Motor Trend). The gap between the two is pretty insignificant, though I must admit that the performance improvements have come along way for automatic transmissions. If we could run the two side by side we'd get a better feel for the actual difference. The 6MT driver has NO room for error and I think that sums up the bottom line between the two transmissions.
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It's nice you took the best 6MT clocking and compared to the more consistent auto time. Most 6MT's(from mags) are clocking around 5 sec to 60 and the quarter in 13.4 and higher. Of course naturally the manual will require more attention....but in the real world no one gives that much attention unless you are a seasoned drag racer.
3-4 tenths of a sec(and a 108mph trap) is a pretty significant gap to me.....especially since it can be repeated pretty easily over and over.