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My car needs a taller top gear, but the manufacturers' focus is on performance (or rather the feeling of performance) and not long legs. Besides, does the EPA testing involve cruising at 80? Why should they engineer for that when they can't get credit for it in the tests? It's kind of like how second gear will generally get you to 60. That might not be the best spread of gear ratios in the box, but it is the best way to get a good 0-60 time to brag bout.
We haven't owned an auto in 19 years, but last week I finally got her back into one. She isn't good at remembering to shift into fifth gear, and always saying "hey, you want to try out fifth for a while?" isn't healthy for a marriage. So sometimes, an auto is a good thing.
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Originally Posted by sheepdog44
Transmission type Efficiency
Manual neutral engine off.100% @∞MPG <----- Fun Fact.
Manual 1:1 gear ratio .......98%
CVT belt ............................88%
Automatic .........................86%
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