Feels slower than 400bhp

[Thirdgen89gta]

I found the drag race

More to do with the 8spd DCT shifting in 1/10th the time and much better acceleration due to gearing advantage.

A V6/DCT vs I4/DCT would be very interesting. Too bad that combo doesn’t exist.

 

[Steve24]

More to do with the 8spd DCT shifting in 1/10th the time and much better acceleration due to gearing advantage.

A V6/DCT vs I4/DCT would be very interesting. Too bad that combo doesn’t exist.

100%.

I’ve been saying that for ages.
It all comes down to the gearbox / gear change.

No amount of power can overcome a 6 speed v 8 speed and virtually instantaneous gearchanges v slow, manual ones.

 

[Vampyre]

JB4 to the rescue!

 

[Jinba ittai]

100%.

I’ve been saying that for ages.
It all comes down to the gearbox / gear change.

No amount of power can overcome a 6 speed v 8 speed and virtually instantaneous gearchanges v slow, manual ones.

Agreed. But this is where I get philosophical about why I like cars and what I want from them.

 

[Bulls-Vivid-Red]

100%.

I’ve been saying that for ages.
It all comes down to the gearbox / gear change.

No amount of power can overcome a 6 speed v 8 speed and virtually instantaneous gearchanges v slow, manual ones.

Totally agree that it's the gearbox. Car and Driver only measured a 34lbs difference in weight between V6/I4, which obviously wouldn't be nearly enough to explain the performance difference.