ffdc@alien.topB to Cars@gearhead.townEnglish · 1 year agoArticle in Slate advocating for Intelligent Speed Assist asks “Why would an automaker manufacture a car with so much engine power that it requires an eight-speed transmission?”slate.comexternal-linkmessage-square137fedilinkarrow-up11arrow-down10file-text
arrow-up11arrow-down1external-linkArticle in Slate advocating for Intelligent Speed Assist asks “Why would an automaker manufacture a car with so much engine power that it requires an eight-speed transmission?”slate.comffdc@alien.topB to Cars@gearhead.townEnglish · 1 year agomessage-square137fedilinkfile-text
minus-squaredavidm2232@alien.topBlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up1·1 year agoMore gears are usually used in a car with lower engine power to maximize acceleration. After having a 9 speed, it feels like driving a tractor when I get in my 4 speed pickup
More gears are usually used in a car with lower engine power to maximize acceleration. After having a 9 speed, it feels like driving a tractor when I get in my 4 speed pickup