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Old 08-22-2017, 05:50 PM   #3
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Final drive pre-MY17 was identical. The MT still won out due to having shorter gears. MY17 the MT has a shorter final drive, so it'll be at even more of an advantage.

But, the main reason MT wins a 0-60 is that it can launch a lot better. Gearing is barely a matter once you factor in the launch.
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