Any official 0-60 times between auto and manual?

[SUB-FT86]

Originally Posted by zoomzoomers

I went to a car clinic a few months back to be on a panel for an upcoming new car. There was a factory engineer there and I got a few quick minutes to chat with him when we got a few minutes. One of the things I asked him was about the current generation of AT's in most sports/sporty cars. He stated that most of the "current" AT's in sports/sporty cars today will outperform MT's in 99% in any drag race (of course gearing will effect this). The "only" reason they currently DO NOT out perform MT's is the fact that practically ALL manufacturers install fuel cut-off devices in their cars when the brake pedal is depressed. Meaning that you can't do a brake + gas pedal take off for 0 - 60 or 1/4 mile runs. This is completely a safety measure put in place because they got tired of getting sued by idiots who don't know the difference between the brake pedal and the gas pedal. Now launch control would solve this problem, but at this price level it would add too much to the bottom line.

Now I have an AT BRZ, but honestly I could care less what anyone else thinks about that or what others choose to buy. That's their business and theirs alone. Now if I could inject my 2 cents into this discussion... I find it quite funny that when the initial 0 - 60 of the FRS/BRZ was released you had all manner of people stating that, "this isn't a Mustang and if you want a fast car go buy one". And that, "this car isn't about speed yada yada". Then have "some" of these same people turn around and knock the AT because it's "slower" than the MT.

Last night I had a drink with a few of my goo buddy's. One has a 1st year GT-R and the other has a 997 Porsche. When both of them asked me about how fast, or slow, my car is I asked them that I have a blast driving this car and when it was that they had a similar time in their cars. I hate to sound like a cliche, but do what YOU like. In the end, that's all that matters. :happy0180:

Best post in this whole thread!!

[fistpoint]

Originally Posted by pete66

C&D tested the auto FR-S, they got 8.1 and their BRZ manual tested 6.3. Not very surprised, but still a significant difference.

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...ed-test-review

I just read that last night and came here to post it...

[Lunatic]

So a couple of weeks ago i went to my favorite Dyno shop who's owner just happens to have a FRS. His is manual, re-geared to 4.57, and Perin 3" exhaust. My AT has been re-geared to 4.88, I have the same Perrin 3" plus a Top Gear header.
using my G Tech acceleration/G meter both cars did the same 0 to 60 times. 7.71.

[Lunatic]

I just love the way my AT sifts on the track. Today at ORP there was a photographer shooting videos. Later when he posts the video I'll link it here and you can see for yourself how it shifts on the track.

[Jaden]

Originally Posted by SkitterSkotter

According to the dealer 80% of the models will be produced in the manual version, 20% in the auto. With a car like this, why would you even consider getting an auto!?

Because the difference in auto versus manual is NOT what it used to be. Paddle shift and manual mode give you almost as much control as a stick does and autos also have auto mode and better mileage.

The only thing a stick really gives you is the ability to downshift multiple gears at once.

Jaden

[DeeezNuuuts83]

But in most cases, that really only happens if you're cruising then suddenly need to accelerate hard... usually for fun

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Jaden

Because the difference in auto versus manual is NOT what it used to be. Paddle shift and manual mode give you almost as much control as a stick does and autos also have auto mode and better mileage.

The only thing a stick really gives you is the ability to downshift multiple gears at once.

Jaden

And bring your revs up for launching.

[Kiske]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

And bring your revs up for launching.

And to narcissistically fondel the reverse lockout at stop lights...

[Erik1493]

This car's lack of torque makes a slower first gear and a slower 0-60. However once in second gear and then third you feel the power... Thats why it may have a slower 0-60, but higher top speed at the end of the 1/4 than vehicles that run similar 1/4 times.

I would be more interested in knowing how its 60-100 time stacks up againts other vehicles...

[ragnarokfps]

Originally Posted by 86knecht

The six speed would probably only be like .5 seconds faster.
The six speed would still be way more fun to drive, defiantly if your going to the track

They're both 6 speeds dude.

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[bkharmony]

Originally Posted by ragnarokfps

They're both 6 speeds dude.

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It took six years, but someone FINALLY put that dude in his place!!!

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by bkharmony

It took six years, but someone FINALLY put that dude in his place!!!

And since he hasn't been here since July of 2012 he will never even know it!