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Originally Posted by KyleL
lol yep. I found it very interesting that even though the m6 came out of the last turn 1mph faster the a10 couldn't make it up and by the time they completed the lap the m6 was actually 3mph up. And the m6 led for most of that lap too. I wonder if it'll play out like that if an a10 and m6 meet up for a rolling run....I can't wait to find out.
On a closed course, of course.  |
Another interesting note. Motor Trend mentioned in the magazine and online text version of this review, that Randy felt the air pressures were off in the auto, so he made some adjustments, and lapped slightly faster than the manual, but they made no mention of it in the video review. Apparently the front tires were heating up and losing grip in the auto, so it couldn't take that last high speed turn leading to the start finish line as fast as the manual. According to that video, it couldn't take any of the corners as fast, except 1 or 2 maybe. The auto only made it close in what they showed, because of its ability to accelerate faster and run a higher speed down the back straight, which is where it took the lead for a bit.
Really, on most road courses, the 2 trannies are so close, it doesn't matter which one you choose. The broad torque band of the LT4 makes the 6 speed super fast! The A10 might make it a little faster, but it would make a higher revving engine that doesn't have all the low end torque, really scream compared to the manual. Could be what they have planned with the rumored DOHC engine they've been working on. A high revving, A10 Z28, or ZR1 maybe?