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Originally Posted by Stephen W.
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.
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Originally Posted by SuperDave
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
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60 in sixth is about 2600 RPM. Notice where that might be on the chart? Notice it says "planned", and I have not seen any dyno runs yet, but like I said, it sure feels like it. Fourth and fifth put you in that range as well, 30 to 50-ish and you can, if you want since you don't need to, never get out of fourth of fifth depending on the road. Don't take my word for it, though. I only have 1200 miles on mine now.
In the FR-S I could tell roughly how fast I was going based on the racket the car was making. In the 86, you need to add about 20 mph, as 70 comes quickly and quietly.
