7AT Faster 0-60 and 1/4 mile than 6 MT??

YellowSpeed · 11-18-2010, 12:12 AM

I keep hearing these claims over and over... Is there any thruth behind them?

I know that the 7 speed automatic transmission is pretty good, but are these claims right?

Yes, I do own a 7 speed... I know that if you want superior control over the car 6 speed MT is the way to go (all my previous cars were manuals) but this time around I had to compromise and opted for the AT.

Any input would be good to clarify this matter...

Jordo! · 11-18-2010, 12:15 AM

In magazine tests the AT is generally a little faster.

I think if you look at the time slip database, most of the faster times are by AT's.

ImportConvert · 11-18-2010, 12:34 AM

Are the 7AT's faster, or quicker, or both?

Xan · 11-18-2010, 12:34 AM

12.30 @111.69 all motor/street tires

ImportConvert · 11-18-2010, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Xan

12.30 @111.69 all motor/street tires

That's full bolt-ons on a tire, though, from what I gather.

Mercennarius · 11-18-2010, 04:11 AM

A good driver in a 6 speed will be faster.

spearfish25 · 11-18-2010, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Are the 7AT's faster, or quicker, or both?

Just more rapid.

GZ3 · 11-18-2010, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Mercennarius

A good driver in a 6 speed will be faster.

+1

m4a1mustang · 11-18-2010, 10:20 AM

6MT with a skilled driver can launch much harder than a stock 7AT and should cut a quicker 60' time on a street tire, drag radial, or slick tire. The 60' alone will seal the deal in the 1/4 mile.

But on the average, stock for stock, the 7AT is quicker. This is mostly because not every 6MT driver can drive well enough to beat the 7AT.

shadoquad · 11-18-2010, 10:22 AM

At the end of the day, the 7AT and 6MT are so close, the driver will probably make the difference, as it does in most races.

ChrisSlicks · 11-18-2010, 10:59 AM

The 7AT has shorter gearing so you stay a little more focused in the power band. You are also guaranteed a perfect shift every time which takes the human factor out of the equation. It takes a lot of practice to launch a manual with the perfect amount of slip off the line without going up in smoke or bogging down.

One_Quick_Z · 11-18-2010, 11:01 AM

Drivers race but most of the 7AT's posted very low 13's stock 13.0-13.3

My self I posted 13.3 on my car when it was stock and only 3.5k miles

DAN

Lug · 11-18-2010, 11:42 AM

The fastest mag times in 0-60 and 1/4 mile times have been with the 7AT but the difference is only .1 sec by those who've done both. The fastest drag times at a strip for stock I've seen was also a 7AT.

edit: at Dragtimes, the fastest stocker is now a 6MT with the next 4 being 7AT's. Of course different tracks, track conditions, yada, yada, yada.......

http://www.dragtimes.com/compare2.ph...ame=Compare%21

SeattleLion · 11-18-2010, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Lug

The fastest mag times in 0-60 and 1/4 mile times have been with the 7AT but the difference is only .1 sec by those who've done both. The fastest drag times at a strip for stock I've seen was also a 7AT.

That's amazing! I never thought I would see the day when an AT could seriously compete with a MT. Fantastic engineering on Nissan's part.

shadoquad · 11-18-2010, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SeattleLion

That's amazing! I never thought I would see the day when an AT could seriously compete with a MT. Fantastic engineering on Nissan's part.

A lot of AT's are faster nowadays. I mean, it's part of why Ferrari is no longer going to make manual transmissions soon.

11-18-2010, 12:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
YellowSpeed Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 26 Drives: 09 370Z S/T 7AT Rep Power: 15	7AT Faster 0-60 and 1/4 mile than 6 MT?? I keep hearing these claims over and over... Is there any thruth behind them? I know that the 7 speed automatic transmission is pretty good, but are these claims right? Yes, I do own a 7 speed... I know that if you want superior control over the car 6 speed MT is the way to go (all my previous cars were manuals) but this time around I had to compromise and opted for the AT. Any input would be good to clarify this matter...

11-18-2010, 12:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	In magazine tests the AT is generally a little faster. I think if you look at the time slip database, most of the faster times are by AT's. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

11-18-2010, 12:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
Xan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts:99999999999999 Posts: 3,301 Drives: 370Z 40th Aniversary Rep Power: 24	12.30 @111.69 all motor/street tires __________________

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m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	6MT with a skilled driver can launch much harder than a stock 7AT and should cut a quicker 60' time on a street tire, drag radial, or slick tire. The 60' alone will seal the deal in the 1/4 mile. But on the average, stock for stock, the 7AT is quicker. This is mostly because not every 6MT driver can drive well enough to beat the 7AT. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	The 7AT has shorter gearing so you stay a little more focused in the power band. You are also guaranteed a perfect shift every time which takes the human factor out of the equation. It takes a lot of practice to launch a manual with the perfect amount of slip off the line without going up in smoke or bogging down. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

11-18-2010, 12:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
ImportConvert A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SWMO Posts: 4,454 Drives: 2019 CX5 GT Reserve Rep Power: 7627	Are the 7AT's faster, or quicker, or both?

11-18-2010, 04:11 AM	#6 (permalink)
Mercennarius Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 160 Drives: Nissan Rep Power: 16	A good driver in a 6 speed will be faster.

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shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3886	At the end of the day, the 7AT and 6MT are so close, the driver will probably make the difference, as it does in most races.

11-18-2010, 11:01 AM	#12 (permalink)
One_Quick_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seneca Il Posts: 1,374 Drives: 10 Civic EX Sedan Rep Power: 219	Drivers race but most of the 7AT's posted very low 13's stock 13.0-13.3 My self I posted 13.3 on my car when it was stock and only 3.5k miles DAN __________________ -My BRZ with exhaust will decimate all if we overnight parts from Japan- 10 Civic EX Sedan- Current Daily

11-18-2010, 11:42 AM	#13 (permalink)
Lug A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,926 Drives: 2006 350Z Rep Power: 19	The fastest mag times in 0-60 and 1/4 mile times have been with the 7AT but the difference is only .1 sec by those who've done both. The fastest drag times at a strip for stock I've seen was also a 7AT. edit: at Dragtimes, the fastest stocker is now a 6MT with the next 4 being 7AT's. Of course different tracks, track conditions, yada, yada, yada....... http://www.dragtimes.com/compare2.ph...ame=Compare%21 __________________ keep Chubbs in your pocket - Chubbs Last edited by Lug; 11-18-2010 at 11:49 AM.

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