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Old 06-09-2016, 06:01 PM   #895
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Originally Posted by Freude am Fahren View Post
Funny thing about the C7 with the 7 speed: It actually gets better mileage in 6th on the highway. When you put it in eco, it has cylinder deactivation, but 7th is so long that as a V4 it doesn't have the power and has to switch back to V8 mode. I think You'd have to be doing 90+ to get 7th in V4 mode, if you can at all, given aerodynamic increases.
That's really interesting to know. Thanks. Some time I wish twins have a higher 6th or just a 7th gear.... >.>
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