02-05-2009, 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by msl82
I will be really surprised if the Auto is faster than manual. I think the manual is faster because,
1) 370z auto transmission is not same as BMW M class, or any other supercars. I have heard that there is little bit of lag between gear shifts.
2) Auto loses more whp than manual. it is usually 15% loss for Manual, and 20 - 25% loss for Auto.
3) Auto 370z weighs more than manual one.
By the way, the Syncro Rev also helps in upshifts for the manual in which it holds the rpm for couple of mini-seconds, just enough for the smooth gear shifts and continous flow of power between gears. I think this is very advantageous feature because, there seems to be No loss of power through upshits with no Jerking. Syncro Rev is simply amazing...
Until I see the factual test numbers of 0-60, quarter miles...I think the manual is still faster than Auto.
What do you guys think?
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Even the BMWs new DSG tranny is not as fast as the 6MT version (E90-92) M3s. Same thing applies to the GOLF GTI with DSG vs Manual. All those cars have better 0-60 times with DSG tranny yet they still lack the trap speed that the 6MT version puts out.
I have personally seen 6MT GTI vs DSG GTI on the freeway and 6MT starting pulling after 70mph. There is also official video from europe testing out the 6MT M3 vs DSG and 6MT walked on the DSG from 40-140 mph on the airfield.
When it comes to the 370z 7AT will be quicker and more consistent on the street and sometimes on a 1/4 mile track. Properly driven 6MT will be quicker than the 7AT especially after 2nd gear.
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