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Old 10-04-2016, 01:56 PM   #3123
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Originally Posted by Stephen W. View Post
I know this is just sales hype but from Toyota’s website:

86 comes with a close-ratio 6-speed transmission for breathtaking acceleration and impressive fuel economy.

The rear differential of manual transmission-equipped 86 has been revised to incorporate a set of 4.30 gears. Designed for heightened response, this new rear diff helps improve low-end acceleration. This gearing also helps keep 86 in its performance “sweet spot” while in the twisty stuff, making it easier to accelerate out of corners.
Third gear used to be the set it and forget it gear for some roads around hear. With the 86m that's fifth gear.


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Originally Posted by SuperDave View Post
Having driven it, I actually feel it's true. The newer car feels much more rev happy, i noticed that all the improvements to the powertrain add up to a much more zippy car with a very nice engine note
You can pass people on hills in sixth now.
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